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TV patriarch Alan Thicke of 'Growing Pains' diesActor and composer Alan Thicke was best known for portraying father Jason on the 1980s ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains,' which co-starred Joanna Kerns and Kirk Cameron.
Party appetizer: liptauerThis cream cheese spread made salty with briny capers can be served with sliced pretzel bread or rye melba toast.
Marmalade worthy of Paddington BearThe real stuff is rare, but the work聽of making it yourself is rewarding.
Why the upcoming bobsled championship needs a new host cityBobsled and skeleton world championships were scheduled to happen in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, but聽international officials pulled this season's biggest competition after a number of sliders protested a nation enveloped in a doping scandal.
Dolly Parton raises money for 'my people,' victims of Tenn. wildfiresMs. Parton set a lofty goal of giving $1,000 to every family that has lost their primary residence in Tennessee's deadly wildfires last month, through the Dollywood Foundation My People Fund.
UN drops Wonder Woman: Do comic-book ambassadors fit into UN campaigns?Honorary UN ambassador Wonder Woman will be dropped from her role on Friday. The move follows protests about sidelining gender equality issues by appointing a voiceless 'mascot' to the post.
First LookGolden Globes surprise with selection of R-rated superhero film 'Deadpool''Deadpool' earned surprise nominations for awards including the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical. It's just the newest way the superhero movie has defied expectations.
First LookFrance opens Lascaux replica cave. Is it better than the real thing?'Lascaux IV' 鈥� the newest phase of France's replica of the original cave paintings 鈥� was created by a team of 30 workers over the course of four years at a cost of $70 million.
'The Voice' final four perform: Can the winner find success beyond the show?A new winner for the NBC singing competition will be announced on Dec. 13. Many of the winners of 'Voice' have struggled on the sales charts, though one, 2015 winner Jordan Smith, recently did better than most.
Hermit cookiesSpicy and sweet cookies packed with dried fruit and sometimes nuts, hermit cookies are a classic New England treat.
'The Crown,' 'Westworld' win at Critics' Choice Awards. Why are they hits?First-season shows 'Crown' and 'Westworld' recently won awards at the Critics' Choice Awards. The Netflix and HBO programs are hits with reviewers for the TV content providers in the competitive industry.
First LookGolden Globe nods cement 'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' frontrunner statusThe musical 'La La Land' and the drama 'Moonlight' may be the films to beat on Oscar night as the movies receive more nominations, this time from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Candied pecan almond butter cookiesCandied pecans and almond butter turn a regular chocolate chip cookie into something a little more special.
'Moana' reigns, 'La La Land' sings in limited release"Moana" came in first with $18.8 million this weekend.
'La La Land' star Emma Stone on movies vs. TV: 'When movies are at their full glory, I think it's pretty mind-blowing''La' stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as a couple who fall in love in Los Angeles. The movie is now playing in select cities.
'Miss Sloane' isn't as fun as it should be'Sloane' is a painstakingly slick political thriller聽about a brilliant lone wolf lobbyist (Jessica Chastain). It's a wannabe聽Aaron Sorkin-meets-Shonda Rhimes glimpse into the world of inside-the-Beltway dealings.
First Look'O.J.: Made in America' named among year's best, despite unusual releaseAs critics look back at the best work released in 2016, 'Made' is turning up frequently on best-of lists. The documentary aired on TV for multiple nights and was also briefly screened in movie theaters.
First LookCan escapist musical 'La La Land' win over weary Oscars voters?The musical 'La La Land,' which is now in limited release, is currently seen as an Oscars frontrunner. Will voters be won over by the movie after a difficult 2016?
'La La Land' is a deliriously fine musical about the challenges of making art'La' stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as barista Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian. The movie is written and directed by Damien Chazelle.
2016 holiday cookie swap: Old-fashioned gingerbread cookiesThis is a classic German gingerbread cookie recipe perfect for a Christmas tea.
