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Agnes Martin: She painted with her back to the worldGoogle celebrates abstract impressionist Agnes Martin with a doodle today. What did Agnes Martin say about inspiration, creativity, and the metaphysical influences on her work?
Kate Bush returns for 15 live concerts. Why did she give up touring?Kate Bush stopped touring in 1979, but kept producing albums and hits. Kate Bush announced 15 live concerts in London this summer. Why did she give up touring?
Why are foreign adoptions in the US on the decline?A report released Friday from the US State Department says that the adoption of foreign children from US parents declined 18 percent last year, and is the lowest is has been in more than 20 years. Why are American families not adopting?- How well do you know children's music? Take our quiz.
The children's music genre has come a long way in recent years, with popular adult musicians and bands creating their own kid-friendly albums, and popular kid groups like "Yo Gabba Gabba" selling out shows in major arenas around the world. From catchy classics that get stuck in your head, to songs that sound like nails on a chalkboard, how well do you know children's music?
Mentoring: Full circle care for elders and youthGerald R. Ronning 鈥� known better as Mr. Gerald 鈥� is a master chess player, and an instructor for kids in need. He is also a curmudgeon at times. The whole package makes him the perfect mentor.聽
Mommy wars: One mom against herselfOne mom plays out the mommy wars debate 鈥� stay at home or stay at work 鈥� not against others, but with herself. A one-woman argument results, with this mom taking both sides.
'Divergent' isn't different enough from other YA film adaptations'Divergent' doesn't do much to separate itself from the pack, but star Shailene Woodley gives a great performance as protagonist Tris and has good chemistry with her co-star Theo James. 'Divergent' is based on the first book in the young adult dystopian trilogy by Veronica Roth.
'Enemy' finds Jake Gyllenhaal doing double dutyGyllenhaal plays both a history professor and his doppelg盲nger, and director Denis Villeneuve piles on the weirdness.
'On My Way': Catherine Deneuve portrays a faded beauty on a road trip'On My Way' centers on Bettie (Catherine Deneuve), a widow who leaves the house to get cigarettes and keeps finding reasons not to return.
Cast-iron grilled duck with orange confitThe floral perfume of orange confit, highlighted by its scorched bitter notes, accentuates the rich gamey flavor of duck breast. The hint of sweetness from brown sugar rounds everything out.
Zoe Saldana, Clive Owen star in 'Blood Ties,' an anemic family dramaZoe Saldana and Mila Kunis star in the film 'Blood Ties,' which follows a family with one brother who is a policeman and another who is a criminal. Zoe Saldana recently starred in the film 'Out of the Furnace.'
American Idol: Jennifer Lopez performs her new single, another Idol sounds offAmerican Idol recap: On Wednesday, they all performed songs that once topped the charts but on Thursday one of them would find themselves on the bottom. Who managed to sing another week and who did America send packing?
Chevre cheesecake with hazelnut crust and fruit compoteChevre 鈥� mild goat cheese 鈥� and lemon juice give this cheesecake a tangy flavor note. The hazelnut adds a rich, nutty crunch, and the fruit compote a lively tart finish.聽
Top Picks: SyFy's new program 'Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge,' Hafez Nazeri's new album, and moreHistorian Simon Schama narrates 'The Story of the Jews' on PBS, National Geographic debuts two programs that pair science with everyday life, and more top picks.
Roy Orbison sons unite to create new Roy Orbison songRoy Orbison song:聽Wesley,聽Roy聽Jr. and Alex聽Orbison聽have helped create a new song by their father that will appear on the 25th anniversary reissue and expansion of聽Orbison's聽final album, 'Mystery Girl.'
Sheryl Sandberg's 'Ban Bossy' campaign meets criticsSheryl Sandberg and the Girl Scouts' 'Ban Bossy' campaign includes star-studded supporters, share-worthy content for social media, and some vocal critics.聽
Maggie Q and Mekhi Phifer of 'Divergent' discuss the upcoming dystopian filmMaggie Q and Mekhi Phifer star in the film 'Divergent,' which is adapted from the bestselling dystopian young adult novel by Veronica Roth. 'We are just watching an emotional journey about this young girl who is becoming a woman and love and loss and family,' Maggie Q said of the film.
Choose gardens over cleaning to celebrate spring equinoxSpring Equinox: One mom eschews spring cleaning for some good, old-fashioned, digging in the dirt. She learns the best way to bond with her kids is tending to garden beds, not wiping muddy prints off the floor.
Sweet potato chipsToss the greasy store-bought potato chips, and try these homemade sweet potato chips. As a quick and easy snack or a fun side for dinner, these chips will be a family favorite.聽
Angela Lansbury leaves critics captivated as dotty mystic in stage returnAngela Lansbury has聽'astonishing energy and comic panache' in the production, according to聽The Daily Telegraph's Charles Spencer.
