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2016 holiday cookie swap: Old-fashioned gingerbread cookiesThis is a classic German gingerbread cookie recipe perfect for a Christmas tea.
Top Picks: The movie 'Jason Bourne,' the app Tollsmart, and more'A Pentatonix Christmas Special' has new takes on holiday music classics, the app Workfrom gives you tips on where to settle with your laptop, and more top picks.
First LookCan Congressional legislation beat scalper bots?Vendors who use 鈥渂ots鈥� to snatch up event tickets, only to later resell them at considerable markups, may soon be subject to federal prosecution.
First LookPantone goes very green with hopeful Color of the YearThe choice, settled somewhere between prediction and hope, seems a response to the current climate of political and social division.
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' teaser revealed: What made first movie a hit?A quick clip has been released to promote the upcoming 'Spider-Man' movie 'Homecoming,' which will be released during the summer of 2017. The new movie will debut 15 years after 2002's 'Spider-Man' became one of the most financially successful films of all time and an often-praised movie about the webslinger.
Did 'Hairspray Live!' win over reviewers with its message of acceptance?NBC aired its latest live musical production with 'Hairspray Live!,' a show that tells the story of the efforts to integrate a dance TV show in 1960s Baltimore. Maddie Baillio, Harvey Fierstein, and Jennifer Hudson star in the program.
Butternut squash lasagnaThe flavors of this vegetarian lasagna recipe are enhanced by an easy-to-make decadent b茅chamel sauce.
Verbal EnergyWhat the commonwealth still requiresWhen civilization seems to be under pressure in the 鈥榩ost-truth鈥� era, the public library helps hold things together.
How Mozart became a bestseller in 2016The biggest CD seller of 2016 was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, thanks to a new, complete collection of his recorded works.
NBC musicals return with 'Hairspray': Why do we still want live shows?TV viewers watch shows on their own schedules more than ever before, but people are still tuning in for events like NBC's now-annual live musical productions.
First LookUpcoming Pixar movie 'Coco' will star all-Latino castLee Unkrich, the director of the Pixar film 'Coco,'聽says the actors in the movie are all Latino. Another step towards more diversity in Hollywood productions?聽
Whitewashing? Matt Damon defends 'Great Wall' casting.Matt Damon stars in the upcoming movie as a British soldier who helps the Chinese fight against strange creatures. 'That whole idea of whitewashing, I take that very seriously,' the actor said.
Holiday 2016: ideas for the foodie on your gift listFrom cookbook suggestions to pretty ceramics to chocolate subscriptions, a few festive finds for the food lover in your life.
Going postal at ChristmasThe machine clicked loudly, telegraphing any signs of hesitation to all in the crowded lobby.
Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars: Why the late-night host was selectedKimmel has been selected to host the Oscars 2017 telecast, which will air on Feb. 26. Kimmel hosts ABC's late-night program 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
First LookGrammy nominations include streaming-only music for first timeArtists nominated include Beyonc茅, Kanye West, and Rihanna. Following a rules change, this year's nominees include work released only through a streaming service, such as Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book.'
Coconut snowball cookiesThese melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies can help to usher in the holiday baking season.
Pop-Up Magazine brings journalism onstageAt Pop-Up Magazine shows, journalists deliver stories in front of an audience, accompanied by audio, photography, and video. Co-founder Douglas McGray calls it an antidote to 'only hav[ing] 20 or 30 seconds of attention to read something on your phone.'- First LookPatti Smith to stand in for Bob Dylan at Nobel Prize ceremonyThe Nobel Foundation said Monday that Dylan has written a speech to be read at the banquet in Stockholm鈥檚 City Hall, and that Smith will perform 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall.'
ABC gets the Oscars host it wanted with selection of Jimmy KimmelLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel will preside over the Oscars ceremony in 2017. The 2017 show will be the first time he has hosted the Oscars ceremony.
