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Hainan chicken riceTry this simple chicken and rice dish known as com ga Hai Nam for a family meal, or even a dinner party. Cook the rice in some of the chicken broth and add vegetables to the rest to make a soup.
Top Picks: The Discovery Channel's scripted series 'Klondike,' the Everly Brothers tribute album 'Foreverly,' and moreThe documentary 'Salinger,' which explores the life of the mysterious 'Catcher in the Rye' author, airs on PBS, Leonard Maltin's new movie guide will prep you for awards season, and more top picks.
'Gilligan's Island': Russell Johnson, known to fans as the professor, has died'Gilligan's Island' actor聽Russell Johnson, who portrayed the professor on the 1960s TV comedy about seven people marooned on an uncharted Pacific island, and kept his fellow castaways supplied with gadgets, has died.
Classic Mexican cut of meat meets French technique: Braised pork ribsMexican pork short ribs are given a classic French comfort food treatment.
American Idol: Five reasons why Harry Connick, Jr. could give show a liftAmerican Idol premiered their 13th season on Wednesday night, welcoming back past judges Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and new judge Harry Connick, Jr..聽
Apple honors refunds for kid-purchased appsThe Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday that Apple Inc. had agreed to refund at least $32.5 million to unsuspecting parents who were charged for apps downloaded by their children without their consent.
Oscar nominations: Check out this year's full listThe Oscar nominations were dominated by 'Gravity' and 'American Hustle,' which each received 10 nods. The Oscars will be distributed on March 2.- Verbal EnergyA browse through the newsstand of centuries pastA visit to an online archive of newspapers of the 17th and 18th centuries shows how bloglike many of them were 鈥� for good or ill.
Teen pregnancy: For better or worse, reality TV skews real lifeTwo separate teen pregnancy studies have been linked to MTV's 'Teen Mom' and '16 and Pregnant' reality shows. One reports lower teen pregnancy rates due to the shows, the other reports glamorized perceptions of teen motherhood.聽
Monster drinks and fighting for healthy teens at homeMonster drinks investigation: The San Francisco city attorney and the New York state attorney general have partnered up to investigate if the maker of Monster drinks is directly marketing to kids. True or not, the frontline of the battle against bad foods for kids begins at home.
Mom rage, fighting against the new normal?The talk of mom rage is bubbling up online again, bringing with it questions of how well moms in particular re-set expectations around raising kids. Does heading off meltdowns mean sacrificing the old "normal" for the new?聽
Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington are on board for three 'Avatar' sequelsZoe Saldana and Sam Worthington will both reportedly appear in the three upcoming 'Avatar' sequels. Zoe Saldana also stars in the 'Star Trek' franchise.
Jennifer Nettles' new album displays her emotional connection to the musicJennifer Nettles' album 'That Girl' recalls Carole King and Linda Ronstadt more than other contemporary releases. Jennifer Nettles is a member of Sugarland.
Cauliflower cheese soup with curried cauliflower crumbsA British comfort food, cauliflower cheese also makes a creamy, simple soup.
Science fair season, a lesson in hands-off parentingThe winter season often includes school science fairs for many elementary school students. The annual science fair offers a perfect chance for parents to experiment with how hands-off they can be when it comes to letting kids prepare projects on their own.
Bilingual benefits: Raising a child with two languagesRaised with parents only speaking Arabic at home, one mother learns the benefits of raising her own bilingual daughter and shares tips for raising a child proficient in two languages.
Outkast helps headline Delaware music festival this summerOutkast has announced they will be participating in several dozen music events this year. The Firefly Music Festival is one of the events Outkast will be a part of.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer dissolves state child welfare agencyGovernor Brewer's executive order puts the state's Juvenile Corrections director in charge of the new Child Safety and Family Services Division. This follows a probe last fall which found the agency had failed to look into more than 6,500 reports of child abuse and neglect.
'24' on Fox: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub discuss the 12-episode series '24: Live Another Day''24' on Fox will return for 12 episodes titled '24: Live Another Day,' which will be set in London and retain the original show's signature real-time format. '24' on Fox will air in May.
Sweet potato chiliPut all the fixings for this meatless sweet potato chili in the slow cooker in the morning on low, and by the time you get home from work, dinner will be ready.
