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Canceled TV shows: Here's what's not coming back this fallNetworks have made their decisions on their shows and we now know which programs will be returning. Were some promising new programs canceled before they got a chance to shine?
Strawberry almond morning cakeThis strawberry cakes makes a wonderful breakfast or brunch treat, not too sweet, but hearty and fresh with the burst of juicy berries.
'Hot Pursuit' looks for laughs in all the wrong places'Pursuit' stars Reese Witherspoon as a police officer and Sofia Vergara as a gangster's girlfriend who are forced to go on the run together.
'1001 Grams' has dry humor but is also melancholyIn 'Grams,' protagonist Marie聽works at the Norwegian Institute of Weights and Measures and she and others聽who spend their lives dealing with precision measurements lead lives of quiet chaos.
'Agent Carter' renewed: Good timing for the female-led comic book TV showThe news that 'Agent Carter,' the ABC TV show that centers on World War II-era heroine Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), has been renewed comes as some fans decry superhero Black Widow's portrayal in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and female-led superhero movies remain a couple of years away.
Chicken tingaThis versatile Mexican dish can fill tacos, stuff a torta, top a salad, or be served with rice. Best of all, this is the kind of meal the whole family can help prepare.
Top Picks: Philip Kerr's book 'The Lady from Zagreb,' the TV program 'American Ballet Theatre: A History,' and moreA 'NOVA' episode titled 'Lethal Seas' looks at the聽effect of the increase in carbon emissions on our oceans,聽Ludovico Einaudi聽proves to be a musical mixologist on the album 'Taranta Project,' and more top picks.
Mariah Carey: How'd she do at her Las Vegas debut?The first performance of Carey's Las Vegas Strip residency took place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 6. The show includes聽her 18 number one hit singles in chronological order from 1990 to 2008
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' stars discuss the positive effects, drawbacks of technology'Ultron' centers on artificial intelligence that gets out of humans' control. How do the actors in the film feel about our technology-saturated world?聽
'The Mindy Project' canceled: What's left for network TV comedy?'The Mindy Project' was reportedly canceled by Fox but may air on Hulu, which would make it the newest critically-acclaimed comedy to go over to a streaming service. What well-reviewed comedies are left on network channels?
Curried kale cakes for My Plate, My PlanetSavory and crunchy kale cakes are delicious on their own or served with a little bit of yogurt herb sauce.
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Is that dog following me? A novel new animal rescue ad campaign.New advertising campaigns try to sway people to adopt animals as animal rescue shelters face new challenges.聽
Errol Brown, lead singer of Hot Chocolate, diesBrown's band had such hits as 'You Sexy Thing,' 'Every 1's a Winner,' and 'Emma.' Brown was made聽MBE (Member of the British Empire) in 2003 for his services to popular music.
'Hot Pursuit' star Reese Witherspoon: 'It's an easier kind of communication working with just women'Witherspoon stars in and is a producer for the movie 'Hot Pursuit,' which co-stars Sofia Vergara. 'It's not just that it's better, you know?' Vergara said of working with women. 'It's just that it's comfortable.'
'Forbidden Films' raises interesting moral arguments'Films' centers on the Nazi-produced movies that are still banned in Germany from public showings or broadcasts.聽
'Avengers: Age of Ultron': Why Joss Whedon quit Twitter and Black Widow backlashThe movie's director said he did not leave Twitter because of feminists' complaints over the role of Black Widow in the latest superhero adventure.
Rice bowl: build a quick and nutritious mealKeep the basic ingredients on hand and then mix and match to suit your tastes.
How a toy farm bridged my worldsAs time passed and England grew distant, another landscape began to superimpose itself.聽
Black Widow: Is it time for a female-led superhero film?Leaked emails from Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter question the profitability of a female-led superhero movie.