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'The Following': The season finale goes in an unexpected direction'The Following' finished its first season with a twist. 'The Following' has been renewed by its network, Fox, for a second season.
Jack Shea, director of 'The Jeffersons' and president of the DGA, diesJack Shea dies: The three-time president of the Directors' Guild of America, who directed 'The Jeffersons' and hundreds of other episodes of American television, has died.- A boy, 9, in India is driving a Ferrari while my son, 17, confused R for DIn India, a dad celebrated his son's 9th birthday by letting the boy drive the family's Ferrari. A viral video of the drive led Indian authorities to arrest the dad. Still, the nine-year-old hurt no one. That's more than my teenaged driver-in-training could say.
Baking for Boston: Peanut butter pound cake and lemon coconut barsThere's nothing better than sharing baked good with friends. A care package containing peanut butter pound cake with peanut butter frosting and lemon coconut bars went to Boston.
Swaddling case: Sisters charged with wrapping infants 'like a boa constrictor'Swaddling case: Two sisters in California pleaded not guilty to charges they endangered infants by swaddling them too tightly in blankets. The sisters, law enforcement said, swaddled seven infants between 7 and 11 months so tightly that they were unable to breathe.聽
Newborn left on beach 'immediately after birth'The newborn left on a beach in Hawaii after just being born is doing well, officials say. The newborn was left on the beach sometime yesterday and found by a woman who heard screams and then a baby crying.聽
Monkees announce tour will cross the US this summerMonkees announce tour: The Monkees reunion tour will kick off July 15 and could expand into an international tour, according to band member Micky Dolenz. Tickets for the Monkees summer tour will go on sale May 3.
Tony nominations: 'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' lead the packThe musicals 'Kinky Boots' and 'Matilda' earned the most Tony nominations, with 'Boots' scoring 13 and 'Matilda' earning 12. Film star Tom Hanks earned a Tony nomination for his work on the play 'Lucky Guy.'- Janos Starker dies: Leaves legacy as Grammy-winning cellistJanos Starker dies: A renowned cellist, Janos Starker survived a Nazi concentration camp and became a world-class musician and teacher.
NYC dogs can smell a rat and capture it tooA far cry from the noble European hunts of yore, rat hunting as a sport for dogs is becoming a 'thing' in New York. Members of the Ryders Alley Trencher-fed Society 鈥� RATS 鈥� meet at night and sic their dog companions on vermin scurrying about in the night.聽
Jack Shea dies, leaves legacy of TV directing and Catholic valuesJack Shea dies: A TV sitcom director, Jack Shea and his wife were co-founders of Catholics In Media Associates. Shea promoted racial diversity, and directed 'The Jeffersons,' 'Silver Spoons,' and other TV shows.聽
The 25 best movie musicals of all time The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.- Robert Frost on poet Amy LowellFrost penned a salute to his fellow poet for the Monitor in 1925.
The rise of 'redneck TV''Duck Dynasty' and other similarly themed TV shows are breaking viewing records and beating popular shows like 'American Idol' in the ratings.
Verbal EnergyWhen 'terror' doesn't mean 'terrorism'The public conversation loses something when terror 鈥� a human emotion 鈥� becomes an all-purpose synonym for terrorism, a political or ideological tactic.
GMO, Organic, and seven other food labels you should know A quick, easy guide to nine commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'- Connie Britton: Why everyone seems to love the actressConnie Britton first came to viewers' attention as coach's wife Tami Taylor on the series 'Friday Night Lights' and now she's starring as country singer Rayna James on the series 'Nashville,' which airs its season finale tonight. Here are a few reasons why Connie Britton has won over viewers on- and off-screen.
- Yvette Prieto marries Michael JordanYvette Prieto and former NBA star Michael Jordan tied the knot Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla. Prieto, a 35-year-old former model, met Jordan five years ago.
- George Jones funeral at Grand Ole OpryGeorge Jones: The country music star, George Jones, will be honored with a funeral at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday.
Meatless Monday: Vegan cashew cheeseTry a vegan substitute for cheese by blending cashews, water, and yeast, and adding different flavors such as fruit or herbs. Spread it on crackers for snack, or serve as a condiment with dinner.聽
