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Disney Princess versions of real heroines expose culture of absurdityArtist David Trumble creates a set of satirical cartoons depicting real-life heroines as Disney Princesses. If Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinem, and Malala Yousafzai, don't fit the Disney Princess mold, why must fictitious role models?
Kellan Lutz stars as Tarzan in 3-D animated film: Will it come to the US?Kellan Lutz stars as Tarzan in an animated version of the famous hero's adventures. Kellan Lutz provided the voice and completed motion capture for the character.- Child care oversight too lax, says DHHS reportThe Administration for Children and Families found that only 15 states require comprehensive background checks for child care center employees and 21 states do not require unannounced annual inspections.
White bean soup with sage and sausageVariations of this soup are made in Tuscany, France, and Britain. This version combines white beans, sage, shallots, garlic, and sausage in a soup hearty enough to be a meal.聽
Idris Elba's 'Mandela' to screen for President Obama at White HouseIdris Elba stars in 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,' a biopic created with the support of Nelson Mandela and his family. Idris Elba plays the former South African president.
3-D printing: Dad builds prosthetic hand for sonTwelve-year-old Leon McCarthy was born without fingers on his left hand, but thanks to his determined dad, a generous inventor, and a 3-D printer, he now has a brand new set of digits.
Dress codes set tone for Florida school dancesDress code policy enforcement at several Florida high schools have changed the tone for school dances, reducing the need for constant tugging at skimpy outfits and hitching of low-slung pants.
Adoption group calls for laws to curb online child tradeThe Donaldson Adoption Institute calls for new laws and policies aimed at ending the unregulated exchange of adopted children via the Internet known as "re-homing."
Spiced and baked sweet potato friesDo you love to order sweet potato fries when eating out? Here's an easy version to try at home.
Emile Hirsch will portray comedian John Belushi in biopicEmile Hirsch will portray the 'Saturday Night Live' actor in a biopic which will be directed by Steve Conrad. Emile Hirsch has previously appeared in such films as 'Into the Wild.'
Kristin Chenoweth: A pixie cut and a new charityKristin Chenoweth launched a new look, and a new charity. Kristin Chenoweth is backing the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Foundation in her hometown of Broken Arrow, Okla.
'Last Vegas' powerhouse cast discusses their new comedy'Last Vegas' stars Freeman, Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline, and Michael Douglas. 'I would do anything that got me out of gravitas,' Freeman said of choosing to appear in the comedy.
'Ender's Game' is a compelling adventure with a good message'Ender's Game' stars Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, and Ben Kingsley. 'Ender's Game' is based on the sci-fi novel by Orson Scott Card.
As Facebook's teen mojo fades, parents ask: What's next?Facebook has lost some of its allure for teens as their parents and teachers have made themselves home on the site. So where are they heading for their social media fix?
'Dallas Buyers Club' features remarkable performances by Matthew McConaughey, Jared LetoMcConaughey stars as Ron Woodroof, who is diagnosed with AIDS and begins selling non-FDA approved medications for it through a club.
De Niro, Kline, Freeman, and Douglas star in 'Last Vegas''Last Vegas,' starring Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline,聽Morgan Freeman, and Michael Douglas, focuses too much on old-age jokes.
'About Time': Time travel makes the central romance a little creepy'About Time' stars Domhnall Gleeson as a young man who discovers he has the ability to travel back in time.
'The Square' unveils some of the faces behind Cairo's Tahrir uprising'The Square' is directed by Jehane Noujaim.
'Ender's Game' movie empowers kids, but not the way parents might hope'Ender鈥檚 Game,' the box office hit based on Orson Scott Card's 1985 science-fiction novel, may be a hit with tweens and teens, but parents may cringe at the use of children as weapons and the notion that compassion is a trait that must be weeded out.
Apple streusel barsUse crisp and tart Granny Smith apples to make these apple streusel bars.
