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'X-Men: Apocalypse': Here's the character Kodi Smit-McPhee will be playing'Apocalypse' director Bryan Singer recently announced that Smit-McPhee will be joining the cast of the film. Other actors who recently joined the project include 'Game of Thrones' actress Sophie Turner.
Potato r枚stiR枚sti is a perfectly browned, buttery potato pancake of epic proportions made with sweet, waxy Yukon Golds.
How Alessandro Volta sparked our love/hate relationship with batteriesAlessandro Volta, celebrated on National Battery Day, February 18, invented one of parent's biggest frustrations today 鈥� the battery.聽
Waiting for winter鈥檚 stubborn sunriseAfter December鈥檚 solstice, days get longer 鈥� but not the mornings, at first.
King Cake cupcakesNo time for King Cake this year? Make these simple butter cupcakes and dress them up for Mardi Gras with colored sprinkles.
'Modern Family': A look at the sitcom's upcoming tech-based episodeThe ABC show is airing an episode on Feb. 25 that plays out聽completely on a computer and in the realm of social media. Series co-creator and executive producer Steve Levitan said he was inspired to create the episode after an online interaction with his college-age daughter.聽
Finding new views of the iconic American WestToday artists are聽offering a vision of the West as a place with modern concerns and contemporary vistas. 'I wasn鈥檛 about to paint another proud Indian princess,鈥� artist Jo LeMay Rutledge聽says. 鈥淚 go out there and that鈥檚 not what I see. I see cowboys on cellphones.'
'Saturday Night Live' fortieth anniversary special: Was it a worthy celebration?The NBC variety show celebrated its anniversary with an episode that brought back alumni and famous guests. Many critics noted the length of the show (three-and-a-half hours) but called the program satisfying overall.
Princess Awesome dresses show a tipping point for parentsThe overwhelming support of a Kickstarter campaign for Princess Awesome, a company focused on making dresses for girls with gender-neutral designs, shows how many are tired of standard patterns for girl's clothes.
Common Core standardized tests begin TuesdayNew standardized tests based on Common Core standards will begin Tuesday in Ohio, requiring hours more test time for kids, and will be computer and tablets accessible.
10 pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday Whether you like classic buttermilk or pumpkin flavored or savory stacks or hearty whole wheat, our Stir Up Bloggers have a stack of pancake recipes to offer. So get your griddle hot and get ready pile your plate high.
King's Cake for Mardi GrasA traditional King's Cake for Mardi Gras contains a tiny baby doll hidden inside.
'Kingsman: The Secret Service': Here's what critics are saying about the action movieIs 'Kingsman' worth checking out? The movie stars actors Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Pope Francis urges Catholics to 'accept the marginalized'At a mass for the newest members of the College of Cardinals on Sunday, Pope Francis laid out a 'mission statement' for Catholics worldwide.聽- 'Fifty Shades' ties up box offices worldwide, breaks recordsDespite abysmal reviews, the film adaptation of E.L. James' racy book earned an estimated $158.3 million its opening weekend, which is the highest international opening for an R-rated film ever.
Mardi Gras recipe: Shrimp and okra gumboCelebrate Mardi Gras Cajun-style with this delicious shrimp stew thickened with browned okra.
Taylor Swift's '1989' tops Billboard 200 album chart for 11th weekSwift tied her record for weeks at number one from her second studio album 'Fearless.' While the Billboard 200 considers album sales, song downloads, and online streaming for an album's total sales units, Swift聽does not give her work to streaming services.
YouTube celebrates 10th birthday: What's your favorite video?On Saturday, YouTube reaches its 10th year of existence. How has it become so integrated into our culture?
A Valentine鈥檚 Day love letter (to myself before kids)A mother of two small children looks back on her time as a single woman and writes a letter of appreciation for life before, and after, kids.聽
Valentine's Day recipe: Linzer heartsNothing says Valentine's Day like cutout hearts. Traditionally filled with raspberry jam and sprinkled with powder sugar to finish, you can substitute cookie butter for a decadent alternative.