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Meatless Monday: Mediterranean zucchini and white beansMediterranean recipes from sun-drenched regions make for light and refreshing summertime meals.
Jean Stapleton: 'A great actor whose range was deep and majestic'On 'All in the Family,' Jean Stapleton's 'Edith Bunker' was, as one critic writes, 'a mother to us all, a reminder that in the midst of every living room war were decent people trying to do right.'- Missing girl found under a bedA 4-year-old girl from Northern California reported missing was found sleeping under a bed in her grandmother's house.
Grilled pork tenderloin stuffed with mushrooms and pearA butterflied pork tenderloin is stuffed with saut茅ed mushrooms, pear, shallots and sage, then grilled both indirectly and directly.
Jean Stapleton dies: She was more than 'Edith Bunker'Jean Stapleton dies: A stage-trained actress, Jean Stapleton won three Emmys for portraying 'Edith Bunker' in 'All in the Family.' Norman Lear said, 'Jean [Stapleton] was a brilliant comedienne with exquisite timing.- Justine Bateman: Mom and UCLA freshmanJustine Bateman is finishing her freshman year at UCLA. An actress, producer, mother, and college student, Justin Bateman is now a champion of mid-life women going back to college.
- Vollis Simpson dies, leaves whirligig legacyVollis Simpson dies: An unusual folk artist, Vollis Simpson created whimsical, wind-powered whirligigs out of junk.
Why 'After Earth' father-son movie doesn't impress criticsWith Will and Jaden Smith, 'After Earth' should be a blockbuster summer film. Why it may not live up to it's star power.
Rolling Stones musicianship shines through stage flashIn Chicago Friday night, the Rolling Stones performed a show that was much more revitalized and lean than any of their mega-blockbuster extravaganzas in recent decades.
Confetti cookiesMake a party with these cookies that pack in colors and lots of extra flavors.
Kindergarten brawl: Graduation turns into riot over spilled punchKindergarten brawl over spilled punch: Parents and teens at an Ohio kindergarten graduation fought using a hammer and pipe as weapons, police say.
Cookies are replaced by vegetables in new children's booksCupcakes are being taken out of some picture books for young readers in favor of vegetables and other nutritious food to send the message that healthy eating is best.
The original fusion food: SicilianDon't confuse the culinary traditions of Sicily with those associated with the rich red sauces of 'Italian food.' A new cookbook from the editors of Phaidon Press reveals Arab and Greek influences found on the sun-soaked Mediterranean island at the tip of Italy's boot.
Students can text school staff anonymously about bullying with new programA new tech program allows students to use cell phones to anonymously text school staff if they're being bullied or tip off educators about bullying they're witnessing.
Chicago school closings: Shuttering these institutions is shortsighted, says one local momChicago school closings are the largest number of school closings in the history of the country, and media reports haven't captured the anguish and dismay of more than 30,000 children and parents as they've lost their educational institutions.
'The Kings of Summer' sinks into a clich茅 coming-of-age story'The Kings of Summer' was a Sundance favorite but is an all-too-familiar story. 'The Kings of Summer' stars Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias.
'Fill the Void' probes loyalty and desire'Fill the Void' lets viewers inside an Orthodox religious society.
'Now You See Me' has a great premise but doesn't follow through'Now You See Me' dispenses quickly with its magical premise and turns into a noisy thriller. 'Now You See Me' stars Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Woody Harrelson.- 'After Earth' finds its heroes battling against an awkward screenplay'After Earth' is directed by M. Night Shyamalan and takes itself too seriously. 'After Earth' stars Will Smith as a fierce father and his real-life son Jaden as his cadet son.
22 summer salads Looking for some fresh salad ideas this summer? Stir It Up! has you covered. Whether you're a traditional lettuce and veggies person, or like to experiment with pastas and grains, our salad list is sure to spark inspiration.
