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California school district gets high powered riflesA Fontana, Calif. school district purchased 14 high powered rifles. They say the decision for the California school to buy the rifles was made before the Newtown, Conn. shooting.聽
Soup Recipes: Warm up with these soups, stews, chowders, and chilis Winter has arrived in earnest; it's the long, bitter, double-up-on-socks cold of January and February. These are the months for soup, and Stir It Up! has the perfect collection of soup, stew, chowder, and chili recipes.
'Ben and Kate' canceled? Fox takes its show off Tuesdays'Ben and Kate' may not be officially canceled, but Fox has taken the freshman comedy off its schedule for the time being. 'Ben and Kate' is likely to end the year by being canceled officially.
American Idol: The Mariah Carey vs. Nicki Minaj fight that fizzledAmerican Idol recap: If American Idol viewers were tuning in to see the much hyped brawl between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey on Wednesday night, they were likely disappointed.聽
Bookmarked momentsSpots saved in cookbooks with handy slips of paper recall life's journey.- Verbal EnergyWhen young women find their 'creaky' voiceThe speech phenomenon known as 鈥渧ocal fry鈥� annoys some curmudgeons but may also demonstrate how young women are the innovators in our language.
Adele baby name: rumor has it appearing on her necklaceAdele's baby name of choice is Angelo. An anonymous source told the celebrity press that the name spotted on Adele's necklace is in fact Adele's baby's name.聽
National Pie Day: Peanut butter cup cheesecake pieJanuary 23 is National Pie Day in the United States. Peanut butter cheesecake is made even better with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and a chocolate cookie crust.
DiCaprio plans break: Actor says he's 'worn out'Leonardo DiCaprio is planning a break from acting and says he wants to concentrate on his environmental activism during that time. DiCaprio plans his break after appearing in 'Django Unchained,' which was released this December, and with two other films coming out this year.
Internet security for kids: less parental control, more communicationInternet security for kids tends to mean parental control over websites. A new study says that parental control and restricting access aren't constructive. Kids needn't be sheltered, but allowed to explore with parental support and communication.聽
Marcia Gay Harden will replace Rosemarie DeWitt on 'The Newsroom'Harden will play a lawyer working for the cable news company depicted on the Aaron Sorkin show. Harden replaces DeWitt, who had previously signed on to play the role of attorney Rebecca Halliday.
Live music comes homeFrom Los Angeles to Boston, more and more suburban homeowners are inviting friends and neighbors for a living room concert.
'Iron Man 3' will be released internationally in IMAX in April'Iron Man 3' will be released in IMAX internationally on April 25, says Disney, and come to the US on May 3.
AnnaLynne McCord hosts the Catdance Film FestivalAnnaLynne McCord, star of '90210,' hosted a mini-festival that was held at Sundance and featured five short films about felines.
Sweet and spicy honey chipotle infused beetsKeep that January diet on track with flavorful interesting salads. Roasted and marinaded beets are easy to make, and combined with mixed greens, bacon, and a drizzle of vinaigrette make a salad worth craving.
'Fringe' series finale: Was it a satisfying conclusion?'Fringe' wrapped up its final season with a dramatic finale. Was it a good ending for the sci-fi- show?
Super Bowl 2014: The 7 best halftime shows of all time For Super Bowl 2014, Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers will have a lot to live up to. Here are the 7 all-time best halftime shows from past games.
'The Following': Is the violence too much?'The Following,' the new crime drama starring Kevin Bacon, has drawn attention because of its serial killer plotline and graphic violence. 'Following' also stars actor James Purefoy.
Music and delinquency linked: Points for parental advisory stickersParental advisory stickers might be a good idea after all: "Loud," "rebellious," "deviant" music listened to at age 12 is linked to later minor teen delinquency according to a new Dutch study in the journal "Pediatrics."
Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce perform at the 2013 inaugurationClarkson and Beyonce sang at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony, while Beyonce's 'Dreamgirls' co-star Jennifer Hudson performed a song at the president's inaugural ball. Clarkson sang 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee,' while Beyonce sang the national anthem.
