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New 'X-Men' images: One shows the comic book series' iconic Sentinel robotsNew 'X-Men' images revealed on the cover of Empire Magazine include one of a Sentinel robot, machines that hunt down mutants in the 'X-Men' comic books.
Missing girls 鈥� sleepover gone awry 鈥� found in CaliforniaMissing girls left a sleepover party in Riverside, Calif., but were found the next day 15 miles away Monday. The missing girls, 12 and 14 years old, were at a sleepover party Saturday night.- Dan Aykroyd: A new sheriff in Mississippi? Really.Dan Aykroyd was sworn in Friday as a reserve deputy in the Hinds County Sheriff's department in Mississippi. Dan Aykroyd is in the state filming "Get On Up," a movie about James Brown's manager.
- Pete Seeger: Legendary folk singer, minstrel of protestPeter Seeger wrote and peformed the soundtrack to civil rights protests with "If I Had a Hammer," ''Turn, Turn, Turn," and 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone." Pete Seeger died at 94.
Mama, phone please: Toddlers love selfiesToddlers love to see themselves on screen, and parenting in an iPhone age means having a camera ready for selfies and thousands of pictures right in your pocket. While pictures boost a child鈥檚 self image, the instant gratification can also erode their patience.
How do you raise well-informed kids?A seasoned political correspondent shares how she has approached the tricky subject of politics and other hard news with her kids, turning them into educated citizens who can vote on their own without mom looking over their shoulder.聽
Medicaid kids left out of federal marketplaceFamilies shopping for health insurance through the new federal marketplace are running into trouble getting everyone covered when children are eligible for Medicaid but their parents are not.
Should slang-deciphering software be used in US schools?Schools in the United Kingdom are using software to flag dangerous online conversations for teachers. Could we use the same software in the US?
Foster care takes root in India. How does it differ from adoption?Foster care in the United States is not a new concept for many families. Internationally, however, the push for non-institutionalized programs to place children in family settings is still taking shape. Here is a primer on the basic differences between adoption and foster care from an international perspective.
National Chocolate Cake Day 2014Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with this moist Texas fudge cake.
What do you say to your child after the death of their friend?A mother writes a note to her son as he mourns the death of a friend from suicide.聽
Scarlett Johansson praises the 'dark' and 'cerebral' script for 'Avengers' sequelScarlett Johansson recently praised the script for the 'Avengers' sequel, which she said is 'smart' and 'doesn't feel like a rehashing.' Scarlett Johansson recently starred in the movie 'Her.'
Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis big winners at 2014 Grammy AwardsA pair of French robots, a large wedding ceremony and crossover performances highlighted the Grammy Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Meatless Monday: Vegan chiliA chili so delicious that you'll forget that it's vegan.
Grammys 2014: Barometer of what Americans are listening toAdvanced technology and shifting tastes have changed the face of the annual Grammy Awards. Rock music鈥檚 stature as the primary vehicle to express rebellion and individualism is over.- Elizabeth Vargas acknowledges alcoholism, gets treatmentElizabeth Vargas, ABC's "Good Morning America" co-host, said hiding her problem was exhausting. Elizabeth Vargas spent several weeks in a treatment facility and is now in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Twitter use in classrooms growsTeachers and students in nine states are taking part in a program by KQED public radio, which posts weekly topics, videos, and articles designed to stimulate Twitter conversations. Some parents are skeptical, but students are taking interest in online discussions about current events.
Raiders cheerleaders sue NFL team over wagesRaiders cheerleaders, both past and present, have filed a lawsuit in Northern California against Oakland's NFL franchise. The Raiders cheerleaders say they aren't getting paid for all the work they do.
'Visitors': The images-only movie is, for better or for worse, completely originalDirector Godfrey Reggio's new film doesn't have a narrative and consists only of images.
'Gloria': The starting-over story features a star turn'Gloria' actress Paulina Garc铆a delivers an amazing performance in the film.