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Mindy Kaling: One Monitor writer details why she'd like to be Kaling's best friendMindy Kaling is currently starring on the Fox comedy she also created, writes for, and executive-produces, 'The Mindy Project.'
Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill discuss Superman reboot 'Man of Steel'Michael Shannon, who portrays villain General Zod, and Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, talk about the new take on the iconic superhero. Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill's film hits theaters in June.
Gator attacks 6-year-old: Dad punches reptile to save boyGator attacks 6-year-old: Joey Welch survived a gator attack with only minor injuries last week. The boy's father and bystanders fought the alligator to release the 6-year-old during the attack.聽- Richie Havens dies, leaves Woodstock marathon legacyRichie Havens dies: A folk singer and guitarist, Richie Havens performed for three hours at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Havens biggest commercial success came with his cover of George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun."
Boston bombing: Near scene of manhunt, a mom sends son back to schoolThe Boston bombing week over, a mom who lives near last week's manhunt for a marathon bomber sent her son back to school today. Her hope: That he discovers the chaos inside can spark a lifetime of questions that matter.
Reese Witherspoon will produce modern-day adaptation of 'Great Expectations'Reese Witherspoon's modern-day take on 'Great Expecations' has received a script order from The CW. Another Reese Witherspoon-produced project, a 'Peter Pan' update, was picked up by Fox.
'Game of Thrones' recap: What characters got their revenge?The newest episode of 'Game of Thrones' featured many characters, including Emilia Clarke's Daenerys, making some surprising choices.- Cinnamon challenge: MDs warn teens, 'Don't take it'The cinnamon challenge, a dangerous teen prank shown in You Tube videos, has led to a surge in calls to poison centers. Doctors advise teens not to get involved in the cinnamon challenge fad.
Meatless Monday: Curried quinoa cakes with spinachAre you ever stuck with too much leftover quinoa? These tasty little cakes will have everyone going back for seconds.- Reese Witherspoon arrested for disorderly conductReese Witherspoon arrested: Reese Witherspoon apologized for her behavior after her arrest for disorderly conduct. Witherspoon's husband was arrested for drunk driving.
Bill Clinton honored at GLADD AwardsFormer President Bill Clinton received the first advocate for change award at the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which celebrates inclusive representations of the LGBT community in the media.
Boy Scouts gay ban: Leaders propose lifting gay ban for youthBoy Scouts of America's executive committee, after surveying it's million-member community, drafted a resolution proposing to remove the ban on gay youth while keeping it for all adult leaders.
American Idol: With time running out, did the judges use their save?After picking off the male contestants, America was left with only girls to eliminate this week. Who did viewers opt to say goodbye to?
Education and baseball: Performance stats good to know, not whole pictureWith the proliferation of statewide standardized testing, take it from a principal: Statistics can play a role in education like they do in baseball. But like baseball, there needs to be room to account for the grit, the heart, and the unpredictable surges of students.聽
Top Picks: 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Live,' a documentary on William Randolph Hearst, and moreThe app Dark Sky lets you keep track of your personal weather, HBO examines the relationship between elephants and people, and more top picks.
Creamy green pea and potato soup offers hope, comfortLeeks, potatoes, and frozen green peas quickly cook into a creamy, hearty soup that tastes like spring.
Time cover of terrified child at Boston Marathon is disturbing media trendTime's tablet-only Boston Marathon cover shows a bloodied and terrified child in the arms of a police officer. The controversy sparked is not unfamiliar to modern Time covers that have used children in provocative ways.
At prom, flowers not just for corsages and boutonnieres anymoreProm flowers these days are not only something to stick on a lapel or strap around a wrist. New arrangements created by creative florists have flowers popping up on prom attire from head to toe.聽
Edward Norton and Michael Keaton will star in the black comedy 'Birdman'Edward Norton and Michael Keaton have signed on to appear in the comedy 'Birdman,' in which Keaton will play an actor famous for portraying a superhero who tries to revitalize his career. Edward Norton is the stage actor who attempts to stop him.- 'Beaver' actor dies, leaves legacy as 'Lumpy'Beaver actor dies: Larry Banks, the actor who played Lumpy Rutherford on the sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver,' passed on Saturday.
