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- Once again, the river runs wildThe now-undammed Penobscot River has brought bounty to my backyard.
- First LookTentative deal reached to avoid writers' strike in HollywoodThe new deal would earn a total of $130 million more for Writers Guild of America members over the lifespan of the deal.
- Laughs take center stage at San Francisco festivalWill comedy fans be drawn to a festival from Comedy Central and the organizers of the successful Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival?
- Reconnect with the iconic images of Monitor photographer Gordon ConverseWe're bringing back聽the work of our eminent photojournalist Gordon Converse from the depths of our photo archive
- Why pro golf鈥檚 rule changes aren鈥檛 quite so leisurely this timeGolf's governing bodies typically roll out changes at a genteel pace. Why did the 'Lexi Thompson Rule' take effect basically overnight?聽
- In 鈥楪raduation,鈥 personal and political are inseparableAlthough the film, starring Adrian Titieni, Lia Bugnar, and Maria Dragus, is set in Romania, its moral quandaries could be taking place anywhere.
- To really understand the American psyche, press playFrom Helen Reddy to Kendrick Lamar, musicians have long captured the current zeitgeist through songs that become rallying cries for movements and anthems for generations.聽
- Fettuccine with asparagus, bacon, and lemonSlender, fresh asparagus teams up with lemon, bacon, and Parmesan for a bold pasta dish that tastes like spring.聽
- Lamb lollipops with lemon yogurt sauceA flash sale inspired a delicious dish of lamb lollipops with a tangy yogurt sauce for dipping.
- Strawberry basil chiffon cake with strawberry basil sauceChiffon cake makes for a lovely and airy spring treat.
- Orange rhubarb swirl pound cakeThis pound cake with a sweet, fruity glaze makes a perfect snack or teatime cake.
- Some feathered pros lend a handMy gutters needed attention 鈥 and got it in a delightful way.聽
- 'A Quiet Passion' won't encourage viewers to seek out Emily Dickinson's poetryCynthia Nixon stars as a sour and embittered Emily Dickinson in Terence Davies's film.聽Jennifer Ehle as Emily鈥檚 sister and Keith Carradine as her indulgently authoritarian father help somewhat to thaw out the proceedings.
- Peanut butter nutella blondiesThere is no reason whatsoever to skimp on the peanut butter or Nutella when making these decadent blondies.
- John Coltrane documentary 'Chasing Trane' has stunning concert, music clipsThe terrific documentary, directed by John Scheinfeld, traces the career of the great saxophonist and composer.
- 'Tramps' is remarkably fresh, as are its leads'Tramps' stars Callum Turner as Danny, who is implicated by his brother in a shady deal. Grace Van Patten and Michal Vondel costar.
- Top Picks: 'World Party: The Big Bang Concert Series,' the 'Revolutions' podcast, and moreThe magic of 'La La Land' comes to DVD and Blu-ray,聽National Geographic Documentary Films looks back at the Los Angeles riots with 'LA 92,' and more top picks.
- Crustless quiche bites with asparagus and oven-dried tomatoesThese crustless mini quiches can be served either as an appetizer聽or with a simple green salad for a main meal.
- Verbal EnergyCongress, all caught up in their caucusesA look at a distinctively American political term and its distinctively obscure derivation.
- Cooking pizza in a skilletSkillet cooking becomes even easier if you start with ready made ingredients, such as the components for this chicken alfredo pizza.