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Mickey Rooney: Career stretched from child star to family-favorite entertainerMickey Rooney, once a child star known for singing and dancing, who later blossomed into a respected adult actor on stage, screen, and television over the course of an 80-year career, passed away Sunday.
'Star Wars: Episode VII': Disney chairman gives some details on the new film'Star Wars: Episode VII' has begun filming and casting is almost done, says Disney chairman Alan Horn. 'Star Wars: Episode VII' will be released in December 2015.- Miranda Lambert at ACM Awards: Still the queen of country musicMiranda Lambert won her fifth straight female vocalist of the year award, one of three Academy of Country Music awards she took home Sunday. Miranda Lambert now has 18 trophies from the ACM Awards since she first won best new female artist in 2006.
Quiche with broccoli, mushrooms, and kaleQuiche may sound fancy, but is simple to make, can be served almost any time of the day, and reheats well. Use broccoli, mushrooms, and kale in this quiche, or substitute your favorite greens.- Captain America: Why Chris Evans wants to directCaptain America: The leading role is played by Chris Evans, who says his character in 'The Winter Soldier" is distinguished by a fight for morality.聽 But when he's not playing a superhero, Evans says he wants to direct.
From Neil Young to Beck, memories of Kurt Cobain 20 years after his deathIt's been 20 years since Nivana frontman and celebrated musician Kurt Cobain took his own life, but he remains a cultural touchstone for many. A handful of musicians who knew Cobain well or from afar discuss his influence.- Deer UFO? Welcome to trail camera bizarro worldDeer UFO: Rainer and Edith Shattles have captured some kind of UFO observing deer in the woods in Jackson, Miss. What else is being photographed deep in the woods?
Haiti's new adoption rules aim to protect childrenThe Hague Adoption Convention took effect in Haiti this week after Haitian officials demonstrated their country has adopted legislation to follow the treaty's provisions.
NCAA Tournament 2014 TV schedule: Watch Final Four with a hometown spinThe 2014 Final Four NCAA tournament will provide 'hometown' TV game coverage of the 'Final Four,' utilizing broadcast announcers with local ties to each school. This is the first time March Madness has offered 'team-specific' live broadcasts simultaneously.
Darth Vader runs for president, who's next?Parents know all too well how to use fictional characters from movies for lessons ("don't follow the dark side!") or as connectors to our kids ("I love Katniss, too!"). As news breaks that Darth Vader is running for president of Ukraine, one mom wonders, who's next?聽
Popular kids are targets for bullies tooIt turns out that, in high school, everyone except the highest echelon of the social pecking order gets bullied, according to a study published in the journal of the American Sociological Association.聽
'Alan Partridge' has good and bad gags, but the good ones are worth waiting for'Alan聽Partridge' stars Steve Coogan as a hyper-obnoxious radio personality.
'The Unknown Known' has nothing new from Donald Rumsfeld'The Unknown Known',' a documentary focusing on former Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, is directed by Errol Morris.
'The Gal谩pagos Affair' is a documentary that plays like strange fiction'The Gal谩pagos Affair' is directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine.
'Captain America 2' star Anthony Mackie talks superheroes and his future projects'Captain America 2' actor Anthony Mackie portrays the Falcon in the new film. 'Captain America 2' arrives in theaters today.
Scarlett Johansson in 'Under the Skin': The film about an alien is boringScarlett Johansson's movie 'Under the Skin' would have been a better film if it wasn't so arty. Scarlett Johansson is also starring in the new movie 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'
David Letterman says he's retiring 鈥� what now?David Letterman announced he is retiring from late-night TV in 2015. Who will replace David Letterman and what will his departure mean for the late-night landscape?
American Idol Top 8: Who went home?American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, eight contestants sang. On Thursday night, the American Idol judges used their one and only save 鈥� on Sam Woolf.
Top Picks: PBS's look at family band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, 'August: Osage County' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreThe White House hosts an all-female musician lineup that includes Aretha Franklin and Melissa Etheridge, YouTube host Jessica Beinecke teaches Mandarin through the Netflix series 'House of Cards,' and more top picks.
Umami porkThrow together a sweet and spicy marinade for this pork dish, and use your pressure cooker to cut down on cooking time. Served over rice or buttered noodles, this savory dinner comes together quickly.