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Thanksgiving: 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' marathon looks at movie turkeysOn several Thanksgivings past, the TV show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' aired marathons of episodes on Turkey Day. This year, the tradition is returning via the Web.
March of the iBandOhio State's marching band has America buzzing, all because of two band members who used twenty-first century technology to craft visually stunning shows.
'Oldboy' serves up revenge for Thanksgiving'Oldboy,' the story of a man in search of revenge for the 20 years he spent in captivity, is distinctly different from the more traditional and heart-warming fare of the holiday season.
Carrie Underwood stars in NBC remake of 'The Sound of Music'Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer will star in NBC's 'The Sound of Music Live!' which will air Dec. 5. Remaking the classic film and mounting its first live musical production in more than 50 years is a risk for the network.聽
Parents face charges for abandoning adopted boyAn Ohio couple that returned their 9-year-old adopted boy to child services because of his 'aggressive behavior' pleaded not guilty to charges of nonsupport of dependents today.
It's called Thanksgiving, not Black Friday EveThis year, many families will start their Black Friday shopping before the Thanksgiving dishes are done, while others scoff at the very idea. Will your family welcome or shun the retail intrusion into Thanksgiving Day?聽
The first Thanksgiving: Wampanoag autumn stewNo one really knows what was on the menu that first Thanksgiving meal when the English colonists shared three days of feasting with the Wampanoag People in Plymouth, Mass., in 1621. But Wampanoag autumn stew would have been a seasonal dish.
'Frozen': Is it one of Disney's best movies yet?'Frozen,' which arrives in theaters today, stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel as two princesses.
'Oldboy': The performances are over-the-top but underfelt'Oldboy' is, like the original film, not for the squeamish.
Arizona tackles backlog of child abuse reportsArizona's Department of Economic Security will investigate the backlog of 6,000 unexamined reports of child abuse and neglect. Child advocates suggest the聽Arizona debacle reflects a common problem around the country of too few personnel to adequately address reports of abuse.
Want a smart kid? Let them play (video games).Video games may be a convenient whipping boy for many of society's problems, but they have their benefits as well. According to a new paper from the Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands, video games teach spatial relations, problem solving, and persistence.
Family Guy: Brian dies, world grieves, coping skills failWhen Fox killed off Family Guy's Brian character, American viewers took to social media to grieve and protest. Were these adult viewers so sheltered as kids that they never developed coping skills?
Kids behaving badly during holidays: Is it ever OK to parent other people's children?The holidays come with a lot of obligatory togetherness. What do you do if your family's or friends' kids are getting under your skin? Author Julie Klam and two specialists offer advice for how to approach 鈥� or not 鈥� friends and family when their kids misbehave.
'Maltese Falcon' statue goes for $4M at auction'Maltese Falcon' statue:聽The final price on the prop was $4,085,000, according to the auction house.
Thanksgiving side dish: Potatoes au gratinTopped with layer of cheese that browns and crisps up while baking, this classic potatoes au gratin recipe is French comfort food at its best.
AMAs: Taylor Swift sweeps prizes at American Music AwardsAMAs: Taylor Swift won artist of the year for the third time, the most times an artist has won the category. She also won favorite female pop/rock artist, female country artist, and country album.
Turkey recipes: brine, fry, or a traditional rub?Turkey recipes for Thanksgiving range from brining, deep frying, and the more traditional oven roast. Here's a traditional rub recipe for a roasted turkey.
Have kids, will travel: 8 tips for family trips Kids should learn how to travel, and parents should learn how to support kids to make travel fun and adventurous. I polled a number of friends and family who have traveled with their kids, asking them for their favorite travel tips. Here are eight favorites relating specifically to airplane and road trips, but I am sure these same lessons apply to most every form of transportation.
Radio Flyer no more: kid wagons go luxeA new class of luxury wagons offer kids lounging space, onboard coolers, and even DVD-players. The high-end wagons sparked the ire of many online commenters who see such pampering as a clear path to the dystopic future seen in 'Wall-E.'
MTV's 'Generation Cryo' follows sperm donor kidsA new show on MTV, 'Generation Cryo' 鈥� set to premiere tonight 鈥� follows the quest of a 17-year-old college student, conceived through the assistance of an anonymous sperm donor, to find her half-siblings and ultimately the donor that sired them all.
