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'Avengers: Age of Ultron' extended trailer shows more of the unnerving villainThe extended version of the preview clip shows more of Ultron (voiced by James Spader) threatening the Avengers in addition to some other new footage. 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' opens on May 1.
Oakland's cat cafe: Coffee, sugar, and a tabby, please?At the Cat Town Cafe in Oakland, Calif., the focus is on hot beverages and feline adoptions. The owner says there were 14 adoptions in their first 12 days.
School holiday debate: No child, but some issues, should be left behindA Maryland school district strips the names of religious holidays from its school calendars. As a debate ensues, one mom wonders, are there bigger issues in schools that might deserve a little more parental involvement?
Randy Jackson departs 'American Idol' following ratings declineThe ratings for the singing competition have slipped in recent years and 'Idol' hit a series low for its season finale earlier this year. Jackson was one of the original judges on the competition with Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.
Linguine with eggplant and lambLinguine is topped with a hearty sauce of eggplant, ground lamb, crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and half and half.
'The Big Bang Theory' actress Carol Ann Susi was best known as an offscreen voiceCarol Ann聽Susi, who died on Nov. 11, portrayed Mrs. Wolowitz, the mother of character Howard (Simon Helberg), who was often heard shouting at her son from offscreen. Susi also appeared on many other sitcoms, including 'Cheers' and 'Seinfeld.'
Veterans Day: When baking bread helped the troopsDuring World War I, white flour, considered more nutritious, was saved to feed the troops fighting overseas. Recreate a bit of history on Veterans Day with this recipe for rye and whole wheat War Bread.- Watch this Rottweiler rescue, after three days on a roofIn Youngstown, Ohio, a dog spent three days on the roof of a three-story house before being rescued. How did the Rottweiler get there?
Tunisian spiced tomato chickpea soupA hearty tomato and chickpea soup flavored with aromatic spices brings comfort to a rainy evening.
Urban Druid writing contest: What's behind the dark-side fiction?A dystopian writing contest, promoted by an Urban Druid image, is the latest in plumbing the dark side. Why the cultural fascination with dark future worlds?
1,400-year-old manuscript points to Jesus' wife and kids, authors sayJesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalene and had two children, a new book claims. But religious scholars say this interpretation of an ancient manuscript holds 'no credibility.'
Mom, why is the 'MythBusters' guy working for McDonald's now?Former "MythBusters" cast member Grant Imahara is now appearing in McDonald's commercials explaining 'pink slime.' How do I explain that to my 10-year-old son?聽- Bob Geldof revives Band Aid to fight EbolaThe Boomtown Rats frontman Geldof pulled together the Band Aid supergroup to record 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' in 1984. Now he says a new line-up, which could include One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith, will re-record the song.聽
- Has some of the cast of 'Suicide Squad' comic book movie been revealed?Reports link actors such as Jared Leto and Will Smith to the project, and now 'The Wolf of Wall Street' actress Margot Robbie may have officially signed on to the film. The movie is set to be released in 2016.
Hayao Miyazaki: 'Spirited Away' from film but not comicsAnimation director Hayao Miyazaki will be honored Saturday night with an Academy Award.聽
Interstellar: Latest entry in the new 'Cli-Fi' movie genre"Cli-fi" movies, including 'Interstellar' have emerged as a niche genre, taking the pomp of doomsday science-fiction flicks and mixing it with the underlying message of climate change awareness.
Family travel memories overlap into everyday bondingA silly animal spotting game brings a family together as they explore a new country across the globe. More importantly, the memories of that game keep the family close long after they return home.
National Stroller Running Day celebrates on-the-go fitness with kidsThere is a population of vehicles growing on the roads 鈥� parents running with strollers 鈥� as more parents realize that some of the best workouts can be with tots in tow.
Utah dad foils kidnapping of his 5-year old daughterA Utah father awoke to hear his 5-year-old daughter being kidnapped by a would-be burglar. The man was arrested breaking into another house in the neighborhood.聽
Sushi for Thanksgiving? The importance of making your own holiday traditions.As the commercial presence for the holidays creeps earlier each year, some might be tempted to write off the holidays altogether. Instead, families should take the opportunity to develop their own, unique holiday traditions.