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- N. J. teen sues parents but loses first round in courtRachel Canning wanted $650 in weekly child support, plus the payment of her tuition at Morris Catholic High School. But a New Jersey judge denied her initial request. "Are we going to open the gates for 12-year-olds to sue for an Xbox? For 13-year-olds to sue for an iPhone?" he asked.
- When in RomaniaDining at home meant saving on laundry, too.
- Olympic gold medalists join Dancing With the StarsCharlie White and Meryl Davis, Sochi Olympics ice dancing medalists, will appear as contestants on Dancing With the Stars in the new season. Drew Carey, Diana Nyad, Billy Dee Williams are also among the latest DWTS competitors. The show returns on March 17.
Why moms won't give up fast foodFast food is never the best option, but it is often the easiest, especially when wrestling a car seat.聽
Mardi Gras recipe: Cajun jambalayaA delicious, spicy rice casserole filled with chicken, sausage, and shrimp for Mardi Gras. Add a splash of Tabasco if you like things extra hot.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2,' star Elizabeth Banks will directAnna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, who starred in 'Pitch Perfect,' will reportedly return for the film's sequel and 'Perfect' star Elizabeth Banks will direct. Anna Kendrick is also starring in the upcoming musicals 'Into the Woods' and 'The Last 5 Years.'
High school senior sues parents to pay for collegeRachel Canning says her parents threw her out of the house at age 18. She is suing her parents to pay for her private high school tuition, her living and transportation costs. She also wants them to pay for college.
National Pancake Day and the stolen IHOP mugNational Pancake Day is a way to enjoy one of the world's favorite breakfast foods and give back to the community. One mom remembers a special breakfast with her sons that provided not only pancakes, but also a hilarious memory to last a lifetime.
Pancake Tuesday: Chocolate chip pancakes with saut茅ed bananasWant a decadent breakfast for Pancake Tuesday? Let the batter rest for a half an hour, stir in chocolate chips, then top a golden stack of pancakes with caramelized bananas.
The Web's new viral starMillions of viewers are tuning in for science-related YouTube videos like one that gives a tour of the Large Hadron Super Collider and clips of little-seen giant sea creatures.
Dutch baby pancake for Pancake DayShrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day is this Tuesday, March 4. Even if this is not an occasion you observe, pancakes are good any time right?
Tots and pot: When to warn kids?One mom is starting the anti-drug chat with her daughter 鈥� really early. Thinking a decade or so in advance, this mom tackles a parenting topic likely to shift a lot more in US culture before her daughter even hits her teens.聽
Jennifer Lawrence is the subject of another Ellen joke and other Oscar moments you probably didn't see at homeJennifer Lawrence was ribbed again by host Ellen DeGeneres and audience members gave Pink a standing ovation for her performance of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' among other Oscar moments viewers may have missed. Jennifer Lawrence was a nominee for the Best Supporting Actress prize for her work in 'American Hustle.'
Valeria Lukyanova: 'Human Barbie' distracts from Ukraine newsValeria Lukyanova, a.k.a. 'Human Barbie,' is distraction from real news coming from Ukraine. Parents need to lead their kids through the clutter of the Internet to find, and understand, the important headlines.聽
Foster care abroad must serve shifting family modelsIn countries such as India, shifting traditional family models create a new need for a formalized foster care system that ensures all children a family atmosphere, regardless of family size.聽
Oscars 2014: Why '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity' both won bigAt the Oscars Sunday, 'Gravity' took home the most awards, seven, but Best Picture went to '12 Years a Slave.' That could reflect different values that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wants to recognize.
New Orleans delight: Grillades and gritsWhen culinary thoughts turn southward toward Louisiana and Mardi Gras, satisfy hearty appetites with this New Orleans tradition of slow-cooked meat and vegetables served over creamy grits.
Disney cuts Boy Scout fundingThe Walt Disney Company will cut funding to the聽Boy聽Scouts聽of America beginning in 2015 because of a policy that bans gay adult leaders in the organization.
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Oscars 2014 live blog: '12 Years a Slave' takes Best PictureOscars 2014 live blog: '12 Years a Slave' won Best Picture while 'Gravity' director Alfonso Cuaron won Best Director and Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett snagged the Best Actor and Best Actress prizes, respectively.