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'Fire challenge' burning teens, gaining criticsThe 'fire challenge' is attracting attention from thrill seekers online, encouraging people to light themselves on fire. It has led to one reported death and lots of injuries, plus plenty of criticism.
Nicole Gainey arrested for letting son play in park alone: Overreaction or law?Nicole Gainey of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was arrested Tuesday for allowing her 7-year-old son to play alone near their home. It re-kindles the debate, when and where is it OK for kids be alone?
Allison Williams is cast in the title role for NBC's 'Peter Pan'Allison Williams of the HBO show 'Girls' has been cast as Peter Pan in NBC's live production of the musical. 'Peter Pan' will air this December.
'Sharknado 2': Sharknados are coming for you, New York'Sharknado 2,' as the title implies, will center on tornadoes that suck sharks out of the water and send them flying through the air. 'Sharknado 2,' the sequel to the 2013 Syfy TV movie that became popular on Twitter, airs on July 30.聽
Plant a snack bar for butterfliesThe insects prefer nectar from this Asian shrub more than any other.
The lesson of the dining room tableFor decades it had been an avalanche of paper waiting to happen.
Stephen A. Smith suspended: ESPN benches Smith for domestic abuse comentsStephen A. Smith was suspended from ESPN on Tuesday after he suggested聽women should make sure they don't provoke domestic violence. ESPN said Smith was suspended for one week.
Refreshing cucumber saladIf you are stuck with more cucumbers in your garden than you know what to do with, mix some up with rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, and cilantro for an Asian-inspired cucumber salad.
Suspects in deadly Philadelphia carjacking held without bailThe two men accused of carjacking a vehicle and then crashing into a family, killing three kids, have been captured and are being held without bail.聽
'Guardians of the Galaxy': What are early reviews saying?'Guardians of the Galaxy' early reviews are mainly positive so far, with one critic calling it 'wonderful and wildly surprising.' 'Guardians of the Galaxy' will be released on Aug. 1.
鈥楽tar Trek鈥� actor Takei shakes up perceptions for parents and kidsActor George Takei, star of the original 'Star Trek' series and a pop-culture icon finding new fans from today's social media audiences, is helping parents and kids understand that a person's whole life 鈥� not just one element 鈥� defines them.
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's jazz album will be released this fallLady Gaga and Tony Bennett's album of jazz standards, titled 'Cheek to Cheek,' will be released this September. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett previously collaborated on the song 'The Lady Is a Tramp,' which they recorded for Bennett's album 'Duets II.'
Sabina Altynbekova: A volleyball star making beautiful choicesSabina Altynbekova, a聽volleyball聽player from Kazhakstan, has been hounded 鈥� on the court and off 鈥� for her model-quality looks. The 17-year-old and her parents are pushing back to help her shape a future not dependent on her good looks.
Quick sauteed zucchini and mushroomsA mix of zucchini and mushrooms with the perfect blend of spices thrown in for a quick saut茅 makes for a delicious summer side dish. With garlic, olive oil, oregano, and a dash of Parmesan cheese for a finish, eating your veggies has never been so savory.
Marvel Comic-Con panel includes 'Avengers,' 'Ant-Man' newsThe Marvel Studios panel at Comic-Con included new information about the upcoming movies 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and 'Ant-Man' as well as an announcement about a sequel to the upcoming movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'
Perfect summer combo: tomatoes and eggsThis simple combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices makes for a delicious hearty breakfast. Adapt it to your personal tastes for the ultimate comfort food experience!- Comic-Con debuts new 'Mockingjay' trailerThe latest trailer for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I" was shown to fans at Comic-Con in San Diego Friday. The trailer can be seen at Best Buy today and online on Monday. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is shown taking up the fight against President Snow.
- Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookiesThese chewy delights use chocolate chunks and an unexpected add-in to get the right amount of softness and chocolatey flavor in every bite. Better yet, they stay that way even when they're not straight out of the oven!
Lebanese red cabbage saladWith colorful red cabbage, kale and carrots, this crunchy salad gets a kick from lemon juice and some nuanced savor from za'atar, a blend of Middle eastern spices.聽
Crowdfunding kids: How to kickstart creativity and planningOne mom encourages her son to test crowdfunding site Kickstarter, and learns that kids are well-represented on the crowdfunding circuit.
