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Homeschool teen graduates college at 15A teen who was homeschooled by his parents has graduated college at same time many students are finishing their freshman year in high school. Did homeschooling offer an edge?
Boko Haram: Three ways to fight human traffickingBoko Haram's kidnapping of 200 Nigerian schoolgirls has cast a spotlight on kidnapping and human trafficking, which is not just an international issue, but one that touches the US as well. How can you identify and help victims?
Baby safety gates may not always be safe, study findsBaby safety gates:Â Most injuries weren't serious. But the researchers say parents should know about precautions.- Scotty McCreery survives armed robbery in Raleigh, N.C.Scotty McCreery, the 2011 American Idol winner, was the victim of an armed robbery at his apartment. Scotty McCreery is a student at North Carolina State University.
Megan Fox, Will Arnett star in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' – check out the latest trailerMegan Fox and William Fichtner star in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' directed by Michael Bay, and a new trailer for the film was recently released. Megan Fox recently starred in 'This Is 40.'
Met Gala 2014: Anna Wintour oversees old-world glamourMet Gala 2014: Anna Wintour Costume Center, named for the Vogue editor, opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Monday for the annual Costume Institute gala.
Glazed lemon cookiesA sweet lemon cookie is topped with a tart lemon glaze. Work ahead so your dough has time to firm up in the freezer. Â
National Cartoonists Day illustrates America's love for humorNational Cartoonists Day honors the artists that brought both animated shows and print comics to life.Â
Taylor Swift, Jeff Bridges star in 'The Giver' – will the movie be faithful to the book?Taylor Swift and Meryl Streep star in 'The Giver,' and a new trailer for the film shows that it may adhere more closely to its source material than fans believed. Taylor Swift also starred in the film 'The Lorax.'
Meatless Monday: One-pot pastaSometimes a multi-step dinner is just too much. For those stressful weeknights, or a night 'Chef Dad' is on duty, this one-pot pasta is a great solution.Â
Spider-Man scales box office charts, passes Captain America'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' topped box office charts this weekend with an estimated $92 million in North American ticket sales.
'The Simpsons' go Lego for a new episode'The Simpsons' world has been reimagined via Lego in an episode that will air on May 4. 'The Simpsons' crew had been planning a Lego episode even before the success of the film 'The Lego Movie,' said 'Simpsons' executive producer and episode co-writer Matt Selman.
'Godzilla' 2014: Director Gareth Edwards and producer Thomas Tull discuss the new monster movieThe 'Godzilla' 2014 version stars Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen. Edwards and Tull say they were inspired to include contemporary themes in the 'Godzilla' 2014 film because of the post-WWII themes in the original 1954 film.
'Ban Bossy' misses the pointSheryl Sandberg's 'Ban Bossy' campaign aims to empower girls by encouraging leadership without labels. One school psychologist points out that there are a lot of nuances to dealing with bossiness, more than just banning the label.
'Ida' is a compelling search for answers in postwar Poland'Ida,' which is set in the 1960s, stars Agata Trzebuchowska in her first role.
'Farmland' aims to inform about food sources, but much of the movie is dry'Farmland,' a documentary directed by James Moll, attempts to dispel some of the ignorance of where our food comes from.
Shailene Woodley: Will she appear in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 3'?Shailene Woodley filmed scenes as Mary Jane Watson for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2,' but they were reportedly cut early on. Will Shailene Woodley continue in the franchise, or will her schedule for the 'Divergent' film series prevent that? Possible spoilers for 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' follow.
American Idol surprises viewers and contestants with a 'game changer'American Idol recap: On Thursday evening, America's votes were tallied but Ryan surprised contestants by giving them a vote of their own.Â
Top Picks: Neneh Cherry's new album 'Blank Project,' PBS's search for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and moreThe Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection, which includes such favorites as 'Oklahoma!' and 'The Sound of Music,' arrives on Blu-ray, Bill Cosby is honored by the American Comedy Awards, and more top picks.
What Star Wars veterans can teach the new cast of Episode VIIThe cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" includes new faces and old favorites, creating the perfect opportunity for some Hollywood mentorship.