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American Idol: Catch the last train to Hollywood in OmahaOmaha, Nebraska, was the last stop in American Idol's coast-to-coast tour in search of the Season 13 winner, and while the judges weren't always on the same page, more than one notable hopeful earned one of the last tickets to Hollywood.
Chinese New Year: Celebrate happiness and wholeness with a roasted chickenMing Tsai of public-television's 'Simply Ming' shares an East-West recipe and other food traditions to honor the Year of the Horse.
Top Picks: Musician Dave Van Ronk's memoir, Capitol Records' remastered Beatles albums, and moreCBS celebrates the anniversary of the Beatles' 'Ed Sullivan' appearance, PBS honors Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker's birthday with a two-hour tribute, and more top picks.
Love after baby: Stay friends with your spouseNew parents need to learn early the benefits of staying on the same team, and loving one another no matter what happens in the throes of early parenthood.
Would President Obama deport Justin Bieber?Most kids have a friend 鈥� that friend 鈥� who causes enough of a ruckus that even the kid realizes they aren't good to have around. Justin Bieber has turned into that friend. And President Obama has been asked to play dad and boot him out. Maybe he could call his parent country to have a talk?
Shrimp enchiladas with roasted poblano sauceCraving a comfort dish inspired by warmer climes? Invite some friends over and serve up these spicy enchiladas.
Study finds childhood obesity's early rootsA new study finds that nearly half of kids who became obese by the eighth grade were already overweight when they started kindergarten.
'American Horror Story: Coven': Was the season a success?'American Horror Story' aired the conclusion to its third season on Jan. 29. Did 'American Horror Story' accomplish its storytelling goals?
American Idol: Why a kinder, gentler approach is workingAmerican Idol: The new season of American Idol is firing on all cylinders and the easy targets from previous seasons are distant memories, requiring a new approach to coverage.- Verbal EnergyBecause they said so, that's whyAn old word used in a new way gets the nod as the American Dialect Society's Word of the Year for 2013.
Could video games teach civic involvement?Researchers at Tufts University's are developing an interactive video game to try to engage students in civic responsibility. Could it miss out on the important lessons learned through real-life civic interactions?
Older sibling interactions can benefit young kidsA new study suggests that within larger families, sensitive and engaging older siblings can support positive cognitive development in younger siblings. 聽
A return to 'paleo parenting'Do our hunter-gatherer forebears have something to tell us about the recipe for parenting? What is old is new again. 'Paleo diets' are all the rage. How about applying some 'paleo parenting' principles to raising kids?聽
Cate Blanchett will play a dragon protector in 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' says directorCate Blanchett's character in the animated movie will be a woman who has lived with animals so long that she has become like a dragon herself, says director Dean DeBlois. The role was written with Cate Blanchett in mind, according to DeBlois.- Rosie O'Donnell returns to 'The View.' How will she be treated?Rosie O'Donnell will appear on The View on Feb. 7 鈥� as a guest. Rosie O'Donnell was once the show's moderator, but she left after an on-air clash with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
I meet the Beatles!How a determined 13-year-old got an exclusive interview with the Fab Four.
Bingo! State of the Union game created by moms' groupMomsRising.org has introduced a Bingo game for play-along fun with the State of the Union address tonight. Will the president check all the boxes?
Time and patience yields delicious homemade gnocchiSweet potato gnocchi are quickly saut茅ed in butter, giving them a beautiful color and a lovely, nutty flavor. Then they鈥檙e tossed with kale cooked with garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes.
Super Bowl ads blitz kids onlineAs the Super Bowl approaches, parents may have concerns over how much the advertising will affect young viewers. A new study by Common Sense Media reveals that marketing to kids is already immeasurably invasive in everyday activities, beyond what they see during the game.
Quentin Tarantino sues Gawker over link to leaked scriptQuentin Tarantino sued the website Gawker after the site posted a link to the script for his film 'The Hateful Eight.' Quentin Tarantino had previously announced he would not be moving forward with the film, though he will reportedly publish the screenplay.