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Ray Manzarek dies: A musical legacy and founding member of The Doors'Ray Manzarek dies: A keyboardist whose聽versatility聽complimented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone on聽a wide range of songs 鈥� including 'Riders On the Storm,' and 'Roadhouse Blues' 鈥� Ray Manzarek died on Monday.
Horseshoe crab spawning: Take the kids on an after-bedtime adventureIt's horseshoe crab spawning time. Marine biologists predicted the largest horseshoe crab crowds will emerge from the Atlantic Ocean May 24, June 9, and June 23.
Dead Sea Scrolls: The Boston exhibit lets visitors see one of the greatest treasures of the modern eraThe Dead Sea Scrolls, some of which are currently on display at the Museum of Science in Boston, are the oldest copies of Biblical texts ever found.
Tim McGraw's ACM special includes Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and moreTim McGraw performed hosting duties for the annual Academy of Country Music special which aired Sunday. Tim McGraw suggested the idea of making the program a summer tour preview rather than a tribute show to the special's producers.
Easy, moist (vegan) chocolate cupcakesThis might just be the world's simplest, moistest chocolate cupcake recipe, and vegan to boot! Use your favorite frosting to top these cupcakes, or choose from the list below.聽
The end of school 'Whoosh Zone': Plan for how you'd like to look backWith the last day of school in sight, kids (and parents) start acting odd. Crankiness, restlessness, and nostalgia are all symptoms of the 'Whoosh Zone'. Prepare yourselves.聽
Amy Poehler SNL: The former cast member returns for a 'Really!?!' segment with Seth MeyersAmy Poehler returned to 'SNL' for the May 18 season finale to riff on the IRS scandal with former deskmate Seth Meyers. Amy Poehler appeared on 'SNL' from 2001 to 2008.- Brady Bunch reunion: What did 'Greg' say?Brady Bunch reunion: Three of the original Brady Bunch joined a reunion at the Kings Island theme park near Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday.
- Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music AwardsJustin Bieber booed, but Taylor Swift cleans up at Billboard Music Awards. Gotye and Rihanna had the second-most wins with four awards each. Why was Bieber booed?
Vegan sloppy Joes and roasted potato and tomato saladMake a tasty, veggie-friendly dinner with mushroom vegan sloppy Joes, and a roasted potato and tomato salad with crispy capers and dill.聽
Travel: A visit to a Cambodian pepper plantationStarling Farms outside of Kampot, Cambodia, grows and harvests by hand the black, red, and white pepper that has become a culinary delicacy among chefs around the world.- 'Star Trek Into Darkness': Reverential but too derivative'Star Trek Into Darkness' is visually top notch. But 'Into Darkness' ends up zigzagging fitfully through the Enterprise's greatest hits.
Obama: Carole King concert at White HouseObama: Carole King will be presented the Gershwin Prize by President Obama during a White House concert. In addition to Carole King, the concert will include Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Jesse McCartney, Emeli Sand茅, James Taylor, and Trisha Yearwood.
'Star Trek Into Darkness' director J.J. Abrams discusses whether he would take on a third 'Trek' and that new 'Star Wars' movie'Star Trek Into Darkness' can be seen by 'Trek' fans and newbies, Abrams says, and the opportunity to direct the new 'Star Wars' movie makes him 'feel preposterously lucky.' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' hit theaters May 17.
Review: Wisconsin Supper ClubsRon Failoa's new book profiles a charming semi-secret Wisconsin culinary tradition.
'Big Bang Theory' finale beats 'American Idol' season ender in the ratingsThe 'Big Bang Theory' finale was the most-watched program in US television for May 16, with 'American Idol' following in second place. The 'Big Bang Theory' finale aired on CBS.- 'The Office' series finale: Was it a satisfying send-off?'The Office' ended its series run with a guest return by Steve Carell and a wedding for Dwight and Angela. 'The Office' aired its series finale May 16.
Muddah, faddah! Not everyone loved summer sleepaway campFor some, summer camp played out much like Allan Sherman's 1963 hit, "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh." It was awful. With nearly 9 million kids set to take off for their own summer sleepaway camp, what do those who loathed every minute have to say?聽
'The English Teacher' could benefit from being a bit more daring'The English Teacher' follows Julianne Moore as a high school English teacher who becomes fascinated with a former student.
'Frances Ha' star Greta Gerwig is always worth watchingThe scenes in 'Frances Ha' featuring Greta Gerwig and her character's best friend ring true in depicting female friendships.
