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The hunt for Ewoks: How screen time encourages imaginative kidsDespite the warnings about excessive screen time for kids, one mom realizes that her sons flourish as they weave characters they see on television, in movies, and in video games into their own imaginative play.
The Rolling Stones will tour North America beginning in MayThe Rolling Stones' tour will kick off in late May in San Diego. The last time the band played North American stadiums was in 2006. Check out whether they're coming to your city.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': Here's where you'll be able to see the new trailerA new trailer for 'Force' will play with the theatrical release of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and may be online before then as well. If the new trailer is as cryptic as the first, is the secrecy surrounding the movie helping or hurting it?- Why Texas mom let her daughter sleep in a dumpsterAlicia Carroll of Garland, Texas, was charged with abandoning and endangering a child. Her 7-year-old daughter slept in a dumpster Saturday night.聽
SXSW floods Austin with ideas, celebs 鈥� and cashThe SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, included everything from an app, Meerkat, that lets users stream live video to the Web and a Saudi Arabian princess,聽Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud, speaking about empowering women.
Why did four bank thieves buy a luxury suite for an NBA team?Four Atlanta-area men were sentenced to prison terms for defrauding a bank of millions of dollars and spending the money lavishly. Among the items bought was a private suite for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams to appear on 'Doctor Who'Maisie Williams takes a much-needed vacation from life in Westeros to visit the TARDIS.
Trevor Noah announced as new host of 'The Daily Show'South African comedian Trevor Noah will replace Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show.'
Taylor Swift and Madonna: Why their performance demonstrates what's best about awards showsSwift and Madonna performed together at the iHeartRadio awards show in a pairing critics called 'genius' and 'brilliant.' When done right, musicians teaming up can provide the best moments at music awards shows.
Meatless Monday: Collard greens and tofu in coconut sauceCollard greens don't need to be strictly Southern. When paired with Indonesian ingredients, tofu, and coconut milk this bitter vegetable makes a sweet and savory dish.
Pastrami on rye pasta bakeThis unique take on macaroni and cheese features pastrami ribbons and cheese tossed in a creamy, mustardy sauce, and topped with a hint of toasty rye breadcrumbs.聽
Braised lamb chops with potatoes, peas, and cuminCumin, turmeric, and chili powder give this quick, one-pot meal of braised lamb chops with potatoes and peas a delicious Indian twist.
Why you might want to buy a coloring book ... for yourselfJohanna Basford's adult coloring book, 'Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book,' is No. 2 on Amazon's Top 100 book list. Is coloring just a trend or actually an effective tool for dealing with stress?
How to set goals with kids: From marathons to better gradesHow do we work with kids to set goals? A school in Arizona set an example when hundreds of students finished a half-marathon, and a fitness blogger and coach offers advice on helping kids take the first steps towards setting goals.
'Serena' aims for tragic monumentality but hits very wide of the markThe movie is a lugubrious period piece in which the production values and the costumes are the true stars.
'The Salt of the Earth' does justice to Sebasti茫o Salgado's life and artSalgado's indelible imagery has captured some of the world鈥檚 most remote and tortuous locations, though the film doesn't really acknowledge the criticism his art has faced.
'Coach' returns to NBC: Does bringing back network stars work?NBC is reportedly reviving the series 'Coach,' with star Craig T. Nelson set to return. In these uncertain TV times, multiple networks have brought back the stars of their past successes to star on new shows. Will the new 'Coach' win over viewers?
The top 6 Hollywood celebs: How do they rank in salary and charity? The top Hollywood actors and actresses are earning millions of dollars per movie. Do their big paychecks translate into a desire to give back?
Snickerdoodle apple breadForget banana bread. Nothing beats a warm slice of apple bread topped with cinnamon sugar. This quick bread is dense, moist, and most importantly, delicious.
Top Picks: 'Wolf Hall' on PBS, Slate's new podcast 'Whistlestop,' and moreLondon duo聽Public Service Broadcasting聽has created perhaps the most compelling record of the year so far with 'The Race for Space,' Robben Ford's 'Into the Sun' casts shade over most blues albums, and more top picks.