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Fatal stabbing after Snapchat message: How to respond to online abusers and bulliesStories of violence and online abuse related to the messaging app Snapchat have made the news this week. What can parents and teens do to cope with cyber-bullies?
Pharrell Williams, Al Gore team up for 'Live Earth' concertThe concert will take place this June and is being created to build support for a U.N. climate pact in Paris among more than 190 nations in December. Williams and Gore are working with producer Kevin Wall to create the concert.
Curried lentil and sweet potato stewServe this sweet and spicy vegetarian stew over basmati or brown rice and top with yogurt and lots of fresh cilantro for a comforting, hearty meal.
'The Interview': Here's when you can see it on NetflixThe controversial comedy was screened in some independent theaters and has previously been made available on such venues as Google Play and iTunes.
How to conquer the catalog invasionKnow your garden zone, and these terms 鈥� and your limits.
A tragedy shows what we shareThe terrorist attack in Paris brings to mind a first year in France, and one friend in particular.
Avocado chocolate puddingAvocado flesh is dense and creamy, the perfect base for smoothies, sweet drinks, and desserts. This recipe is gluten free, and can easily be transformed into a vegan lower-fat version, too.
TLC asks fans to help fund the group's new albumThe group TLC, which currently consists of members T-Boz and Chilli, is hoping to release a new album in May. The group wants to collect at least $150,000 to fund the recording process.
Super Bowl XLIX: A halftime show, and oh yes, some football, tooFor Super Bowl XLIX, Katy Perry will lead the Super Bowl halftime show, one of the biggest music shows of the year. How will she compare to past performers like Prince and Bruce Springsteen?
That's Mom to you, Mr. KiddoWhat we call others, and what we ask to be called ourselves, does still matter in a world of first-name-only pop stars and retail associates.- Dad gets $26 invoice after son misses friend's partyA dad in the UK was issued a 'no-show' invoice after his son did not make it to a classmate's birthday party. Are parents on the hook for the cost if there is a cancellation for a child's birthday party?
Joel and Ethan Coen will be the next Cannes Film Festival jury presidentsThe Coens are known for such movies as 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' and 'No Country for Old Men,' and their new movie, 'Hail, Caesar!,' will reportedly be released in 2016.- National Film Registry: What makes a movie influential?The National Film Registry archives America's most influential films. Analysis of how those films are selected could become a model for designing a metric to identify influential scientific research.
- Why did 鈥楢merican Sniper鈥� do so well at the box office?鈥楢merican Sniper鈥� had the largest opening ever for the month of January, with a box office take of an estimated $105 million over four days this weekend.
Roasted garlic, caramelized onion, butternut squash, eggplant soupStart a cold January off with a soup made from slow-cooked, sweet, and savory ingredients. Puree roasted garlic, caramelized onion, butternut squash, and burnt eggplant together for a flavorful soup.
Add some crunch with savory dukkahDukkah is an Middle Eastern condiment made from a mix of herbs, nuts, and spices. Think of it as savory granola. Stir it into hummus or dip, sprinkle it on bread with a bit of olive oil and bake until crispy, or use it to add a crunch to roasted veggies or a salad.- Kitty compassion: Stray cat saves homeless baby鈥檚 lifeA tabby cat happens upon a baby on a cold, Russian night. What she does winds up saving a life.
- #OscarsSoWhite: Academy president responds to Oscar criticsAll 20 of the 2015 Oscar nominees for acting are white and there are no women in the directing or writing categories.聽The first black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences responds to critics.聽
Liam Neeson comments: Must action stars oppose gun control?'Taken 3' star Liam Neeson supports gun control. Is it hypocritical for actors who wield guns on film to oppose them in real life?