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Snooki loses 42 pounds: Gym manager says she gained mommy insightSnooki lost 42 pounds, one of a series of lifestyle changes the MTV's Jersey Shore reality show star has made post-baby. Her trainers say she's changed herself around, inspiring this mom to get on the fit train.聽
Lively, hearty black bean soup with ham hocksLots of big flavors鈥� cumin, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, tomatoes, jalape帽o pepper, and smoked ham hock鈥� blend into a satisfying soup with a Southwestern kick.聽
Regis Philbin will host new show for Fox sports networkPhilbin will host a new weekday sports talk show for the network. It will be Philbin's first new show since 'Live! With Regis and Kelly.'
37-pound cat finds home, becomes second fat pet in familyA 37-pound cat named Biscuit was adopted by a family with another fat cat. The new owners said the 37-pound cat will be a good companion to their other pet.
American Idol boys vie for Final 5: Is Curtis Finch, Jr. all that?American Idol recap: On Wednesday's episode of American Idol the remaining 10 boys battled for five slots. Who won and who crumbled under the pressure?- A reel cinema's digital divideHistoric theaters are trying out various strategies to raise funds for a conversion to digital projectors.
Carrie Fisher says she'll return for a new 'Star Wars' movieCarrie Fisher recently said she could confirm her return as Princess Leia Organa for a new 'Star Wars' movie. Will Carrie Fisher come back for the entire new trilogy or only one movie?
Duchess of Cambridge: Did pregnant Kate say 'daughter'? Princess mania ensuesDuchess of Cambridge almost says 'daughter.' Given Disney princess madness, and other pink fantasies, a pregnant Kate could deliver a princess to end all princesses.
Missing teen found alive: Mom talks to ski resort about what he did rightMissing teen found alive because he watched survival shows and did everything right but wear a hat, the ski resort tells an inquiring mom (who also loves survival shows).
'Iron Man 3' debuts new trailer showing the evil Mandarin and the Iron Man army'Iron Man 3' will be released May 3.
Jamaican shrimp tacos with mango salsaWinter still got you down? Transport yourself to somewhere sunny and summery with these bright and beach-y tacos. They're quick enough for a weeknight meal.
American Idol: The Top Five girls are easy to pickAmerican Idol recap: On Tuesday night, the 10 women competing to make the American Idol finals were unevenly matched. Some excelled, others left viewers wondering how they made it to Vegas. Did your Idol favorite shine?- Dogged bovinesAs dusk approaches, they gather at the fence and stare inside the cabin.
'Django Unchained,' and 'Ted,' lead the pack for MTV Movie Award nominations'Django Unchained,' 'Ted,' and 'Silver Linings Playbook' were all nominated for several MTV Movie Awards; a youth-oriented awards ceremony that focuses on box office hits often overlooked at the Oscars.
Jon Stewart taking hiatus from 'Daily Show' to direct filmThe network said Tuesday that correspondent-writer John Oliver will host the fake news show for the eight weeks of original episodes scheduled during Jon聽Stewart's聽hiatus.- 'Hart of Dixie': Why you should give it another chance'Hart of Dixie,' a program airing on the CW, received some low ratings and poor reviews early on, but the show's witty banter and the friendships between characters on the show have helped it become fun weekly viewing.
Verbal EnergyAbdicating, resigning, or just stepping down?Changes in Rome, the Netherlands, and Cuba illustrate our vocabulary of transition.
Student suspended after disarming gunman: A week of heroes and bulliesA student suspended after disarming gunman gets a mom thinking about the cast of characters 鈥� heroes, bullies, and victims 鈥� in the justice vs. safety ethic schools must deal with.
Mila Kunis, Sean Bean will star in the Wachowskis' new movie 'Jupiter Ascending'Mila Kunis, Sean Bean and Channing Tatum will star in the Wachowskis' mysterious sci-fi movie 'Jupiter Ascending.' Mila Kunis is currently starring in the 'Wizard of Oz' prequel 'Oz the Great and Powerful.'
'Keep out of reach of pets': Green cleaners not necessarily safe for petsBuying green, environment-friendly household cleaners may give a false sense of safety, say experts. Most are animal-safe, but many are not safe for your pet.聽
