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Carrot and cucumber veggie noodle salad with cilantro hemp pestoIt's time to start thinking about fresh veggies and salads again. Use a madoline or a julienne peeler to make noodles out of carrots and cucumbers, and then dress them up with all kinds of toppings.
Obama daughters tattoo: There鈥檚 a loophole in the plan, says a newly tattooed momObama's family tattoo plan to deter his daughters from the needle may backfire, says a newly tattooed mom who has come to see it as art that may be more than skin deep in family meaning.
Prom spending: Prom dress, two(!) pairs of shoes, and more push past $1,000Prom spending: In an easing economy, teens 鈥� or the parents stuck with the bill 鈥� are expected to spend more than $1,000 on average to get down in style.
Anne Hathaway may reunite with director Christopher Nolan for Nolan's film 'Interstellar'Anne Hathaway may be 'near a deal' to appear alongside Matthew McConaughey in the film 'Interstellar.' Anne Hathaway worked with Christopher Nolan on 'The Dark Knight Rises.'
Ella Fitzgerald: Her songs became the lullabies this mom sings to her babiesElla Fitzgerald, today's Google Doodle, didn't just sing. She crooned, she sighed, she prayed her songs 鈥� and they became lullabies for this mom, soothing her babies.
'After Earth' trailer shows father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith struggling to survive'After Earth' stars Will and Jaden Smith as a father and son who must survive on the planet. 'After Earth' is slated to hit theaters June 7.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts will have huge part to play in 'Iron Man 3,' says Marvel Studios headGwyneth Paltrow's 'Iron Man 3' character Pepper Potts is going to be 'the one thing that matters most' to Tony, says Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, 'and that actually is what the entire movie鈥檚 about.' Gwyneth Paltrow has also starred in 'Country Strong' and 'Contagion.'- Fired anchor: Letterman talks to A. J. ClementeFired anchor on Letterman: A. J. Clement was fired for swearing on the air. But the former North Dakota anchor appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman Wednesday.
- Ella Fitzgerald: An actress as well as a legendary singerElla Fitzgerald made appearances in several films, including the 1958 movie 'Pat Kelly's Blues' and 1960's 'Let No Man Write My Epitaph.' Of course, in most of her movies, Ella Fitzgerald ended up performing at least one song.
- M.A.S.H. actor dies: Alan Arbus played psychiatristM.A.S.H, actor dies: Alan Arbus was best known for his M.A.S.H character, Dr. Sidney Freedman, the 4077th聽 psychiatrist.
American Idol: The final four flounderAmerican Idol recap: With just weeks left in the competition, the final four American Idol girls sang for America's votes. Who took two steps forward and which took two steps back?
The top 11 promposals in 2013 It's prom season. What's your prom proposal/promposal going to be?What? Wait wait wait, hold on. You're telling me you didn't write an original song, choreograph a routine for it, and present it flash mob-style to your dream high school prom date? Well, listen up rookie, you've got a lot to learn. Promposals these days are elaborately produced mating rituals 鈥� think of Planet Earth's Birds of Paradise and mash it up with your favorite episode of Glee. Then upload it to YouTube because this isn't about your exuberant manifestation of true love, it's about that special someone. Don't they deserve Internet fame? Sometimes done well enough to gain national attention 鈥� I'm looking at you Kate Upton fan 鈥� sometimes too cringeworthy to view, here are 11 promposals you need to consider before planning your own.
Kale salad with crispy chorizoHome for lunch? Looking for a quick and delicious dinner? Take inspiration from this simple salad, with smoked cheese, crispy聽croutons, and chopped chorizo tossed with kale and vegetables.聽
Obama's tattoo plan for the girls: 'Mommy and me will get the same exact tattoo'President Obama's tattoo plan for Sasha and Malia is pre-emptive. Obama said he and Michelle told the girls their tattoo plan is to get the same ink the girls do, show it off on YouTube as a family tattoo.聽
Baby monkey: 'Big Bang' TV show supplies his nameBaby monkey, Big Bang: A new baby monkey at the Columbus zoo has been named after Dr. Sheldon Cooper of 'The Big Bang Theory.'聽 No word yet how the cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' feels about the honor.
Strapless dresses banned: The ugly truth about getting your pretty onStrapless dresses were banned at a Readington, N.J. middle school dance causing a community debate. A mom of four boys has some advice: Provocative dress may actually scare boys away.
Paddling, banned since 2010, resumes in Fla. county's elementary schoolsA Florida county restricted corporal punishment three years ago and instated an alternative discipline program. Despite a decline in out-of-school suspensions, the school board yesterday decided to allow elementary school principals to paddle students misbehaving.
Crime's fallout: At-risk kids play games inside on sunny days, blinds shutCrime has a ripple effect: For students scarred by neighborhood violence, learning a new game can change much.
Country Captain with coconut riceCountry Captain is an old Southern recipe inspired by the Indian spice trade. Serve up slow-cooked chicken pieces flavored with spices and veggies, next to a pile of sweet coconut rice.
Are you 21? New York City looks to raise minimum age to buy cigarettesNew York City proposed a change to its policies governing cigarette purchases that would ban the sale of a pack of smokes to customers under 21-years-old. Cigarette companies have not yet responded directly to the proposal, scheduled for a hearing May 2.聽
