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'Something in the Air' shows that revolutionaries like comforts as much as the ruling class'Something' shows director Olivier Assayas's sympathy with the movie's would-be revolutionary.
'What Maisie Knew' gives Henry James a New York spin'What Maisie Knew' focuses on the daughter of two parents getting divorced.
'Twerking' video gets dozens of San Diego high school students suspendedA 'twerking' video made by San Diego high school students got dozens of them suspended for violating sexual harassment policy.
Top Picks: Henri the cat's philosophical musings, HBO's specials on childhood obesity, and moreA PBS documentary explores the life of ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, Venmo lets phone users transfer money from one device to another, and more top picks.
American Idol: So close, yet so farOn Thursday, American Idol bid farewell to one of their remaining four finalists, denying them the coveted opportunity to become hometown heroes for a day. Which Idol is going home to tears rather than fanfare?
Jamestown settlers resorted to cannibalism, skeleton revealsFacing starvation, Jamestown colonists resorted to consuming the flesh of a deceased 14-year-old girl, reveals an analysis of remains found at America's first permanent English settlement.聽
Mother's Day arts and crafts idea: Tissue paper flowersFor Mother's Day, how about making tissue paper flowers with your kids? They're far less expensive than real flowers and far more meaningful and fun.聽
N.J. school board: Fearing wardrobe malfunction, distraction, strapless dress ban staysThe New Jersey school district decided that a controversial strapless dress ban imposed by a junior high principal will stay in place. The middle school principal said strapless dresses were too distracting for boys, but the school board worried about wardrobe malfunctions.
5-year-old shoots, kills 2-year-old: In Kentucky, kids get guns earlyThe 5-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister is from Kentucky, a state where some kids get guns before they start school. The 5-year-old shot his sister with a .22 caliber rifle from a gun company that markets specifically to children with the slogan, 'My first rifle.'聽
Vietnamese chicken glass noodle soup, and a family storyApril 30, 1975 marked the end of the prolonged Vietnam War. Here's how one father remembered finding his way to the United States 鈥� and a new life 鈥� fueled by a sweet family reunion and mi岷縩 g脿, a chicken glass noodle soup.
Banned baby names: New Zealand struggles with what's in a name - as do weBanned baby names were announced in New Zealand today: among them 'V8' and "Number 16 bus shelter." Oh, and there will be no 'Justice' there, either, as our mom who named four kids talks about the struggle to be unique but not cruel.
Will Kelsey Grammer play the villain in 'Transformers 4'?Kelsey Grammer could be the main villain in the new 'Transformers' movie directed by Michael Bay. Kelsey Grammer could be portraying villain Harold Attinger, a 'counter-intelligence' agent.
Jon Stewart replacement John Oliver will (temporarily) host 'The Daily Show' this summerWhile the 'Daily Show' host is filming the movie 'Rosewater,' Jon Stewart's replacement John Oliver will take over the show for the summer. Jon Stewart's replacement John Oliver has served as a presenter and writer on the show since 2006.
No Steve Carell in the 'Office' series finale? Producer Greg Daniels discusses the last episodeThere will be no Steve Carell appearance in the series finale of the NBC comedy 'The Office,' according to producer Greg Daniels. Steve Carell's聽absence聽is partially because he didn't want to overshadow the other characters' endings, said Daniels.
American Idol: And the winner is, Harry Connick, Jr.American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the top four American Idol contestants battled it out for the second week in a row, except this time they had the help of Harry Connick, Jr..
Chris Kelly dies: Leaves legacy as 1990s kid rapperChris Kelly dies: Half of the rap group Kris Kross, Chris Kelly and聽 Chris聽Smith's biggest hit was "Jump," part of a 1992 album. They were know for their rap delivery as well as a gimmick of wearing their clothing backward.
Tomato barley soup with feta and green onion biscuitsThis simple tomato soup is chock-full of veggies and flavors. For a weeknight dinner, this soup demands biscuits. Add feta and green onion to your dough for a savory twist.
Michelle Obama鈥檚 arms are real; arm-lift cosmetic surgery is just skin deepMichelle Obama's arms 鈥� toned and lithely 鈥� are inspiring. Unfortunately, they've inspired 15,000 people to undergo arm-lift cosmetic surgery. The whole notion of beauty, twisted again.聽
Deanna Durbin dies: Child actress walked away from film career as an adultDeanna Durbin dies: She starred as a teenager with such actors as Judy Garland in the 1930s. Deanna Durbin, who according to her son died a few days ago, also starred in musicals.
'Macbeth' movie adaptation will reportedly star Michael Fassbender, Natalie PortmanMichael Fassbender will reportedly take on the lead role while Natalie Portman will play his scheming wife in a new adaptation of 'Macbeth' directed by Justin Kurzel. 'Macbeth' could arrive in theaters in 2014 or 2015.
