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'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 鈥� Part 1': What are critics saying?'Mockingjay' is the third in the planned four-part 'Hunger Games' movie series. The movies are based on the book trilogy of the same name by Suzanne Collins.
6 ways to prepare Thanksgiving turkey Whether you are preparing for a crowd or setting the table for two, our Stir It Up! bloggers have a few new ideas for your Thanksgiving turkey.
'Horrible Bosses 2' star Christoph Waltz explains what made him turn to comedyWaltz, who has also starred in Quentin Tarantino films such as 'Inglourious Basterds,' appears in 'Bosses' as an entrepreneur who tricks new business owners Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis), and Dale (Charlie Day). 'There were beautifully hidden spots in the script that say a lot about the world we live in,' Waltz said of the film.
Top dog videos guaranteed to make you smileCanine video treats going viral this week.聽
Parents and kids sort through Ferguson grand jury decision togetherTeens who watched news coverage of the grand jury announcement in Ferguson might have been shocked to see the violent response. Parents were left adding perspective, and explaining the impact, as they themselves absorbed the news.
'True Detective' adds more cast members 鈥� who are they?Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson won widespread acclaim for their performances as police detectives on the first season of the HBO drama, and actors Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell have already been confirmed to appear in the show's second season.- Honesty: A good investment for three N.J. childrenThree New Jersey children found $180 in cash and turned it in to police. Six months later, the money, plus a reward, was theirs.聽
Hello Kitty at 40: from coin purse to $7 billion phenomCelebrations of the anniversary have included Hello Kitty Con in Los Angeles and themed dishes at eateries nearby.
Thanksgiving recipe: Brined and oven roasted turkey breastThis is an easy roast for a smaller group when a larger whole turkey for Thanksgiving is a bit much. This also makes it easier to serve a separate different entree to guests at a holiday dinner.
The boy who was thankful: No greater gift than acceptanceAs Thanksgiving looms, a mom notices the flood of gratitude posts on Facebook and finds one of her sons giving thanks for the simplest gift.
Thanksgiving recipe: Brined mesquite grilled breastYou don't have to roast a whole bird to achieve a tasty Thanksgiving turkey dish. This recipe grills up a brined turkey breast for a flavorful meal.
From too much to just enough: One family's journey to a minimalist homeAs a family aims to thin the contents of a spacious farmhouse, en route to a minimalist lifestyle, a mom contemplates first steps on the journey from 鈥榯oo much鈥� to 鈥榡ust enough.鈥�
A few helpful facts and tips to reduce Thanksgiving food waste This Thanksgiving, reduce food waste and make the most of your holiday meal with just a few steps.
American Music Awards: One Direction, Katy Perry take prizesKaty Perry and One Direction tied for the most wins, while Iggy Azalea beat out heavyweights Eminem and Drake in the rap categories.
Katy Perry at the Super Bowl continues trend of chart-topping performersPerry, who the NFL has announced will perform at the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, joins the ranks of singers like Beyonc茅 and Bruno Mars who have performed at the halftime show over the past few years and have recently topped the charts with their singles.
Thanksgiving recipe: Green beans with caramelized shallots and pine nutsWhile green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving classic, there are other ways to serve green beans. This recipe is simple, quick, and uses fresh green beans.
Interfaith marriage: The tale of 'Form B'Two young kids fall in love and decide to get married and start a family. When their faiths aren't the same, he's required to sign a form saying he'll adhere to her faith. Then they learn there is a 'Form B.'
Cover StoryInterfaith America: 'Being both' is a rising trend in the USInterfaith marriages that remain with mixed-faith partners has shot up to 40 percent, from 20 percent in the 1960s. And raising interfaith families is increasingly common and supported by a growing number of grass-roots organizations.
Interfaith America: A globally unique marriage trendThe interfaith movement in the US, scholars say, is unique to the way Americans view religion, individuality, and marriage.聽In other religious parts of the world, faith is considered part of one鈥檚 being 鈥� not a choice.
Thanksgiving recipe: Cranberry and spicy jalapeno sauceWhole-berry cranberry sauce with sweet heat for Thanksgiving.