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Common Core: A tribal perspectiveAs Common Core education standards attempt to bring consistency to school systems across the nation, one tribal community in New Mexico seeks to maintain native cultural identity.- 'Blackfish' film: Why Heart won't play at SeaWorldBlackfish: The documentary film raises questions about the captivity of orcas. Heart, BareNaked Ladies, and Willie Nelson have canceled gigs at SeaWorld in the wake of the 'Blackfish' film.
Spiced pumpkin wafflesChristmas flavors may be in full swing, but it doesn't have to be the end for pumpkin. Put lingering cans of pumpkin puree to good use with this waffle recipe.- Verbal EnergyFinding our way in the landscape of booksResearch sheds new light on why paper still has an edge over e-readers.
Grace Hopper gave us the term 'debugging' 鈥� in more ways than oneGrace Hopper: Today's Google Doodle honors computer programming language pioneer Grace Hopper, who is credited with popularizing the term 'debugging' after finding an actual moth in her computer. Parents take note, it might be time to clean the keyboard.
A six-year-old explains why NASA mattersSix-year-old dares NASA to keep dreaming: When Coloradan Connor Johnson聽heard that Congress was threatening to cut NASA's funding, he started a petition to reverse the decision.
Selena Gomez moment a reminder to help kids swear off the F-bombSelena Gomez shocked audiences by dropping the 'F-bomb' on stage this weekend. One mom's 'no swearing' challenge in her house would pose a problem for singer Selena Gomez.
'American Hustle' is 2013's best film in New York, Los Angeles critics choose 'Gravity' and 'Her''American Hustle' was selected by the New York Film Critics Circle as the best film of the year, while the process through which the Los Angeles Film Critics Association chooses the best movie ended in a tie between 'Gravity' and 'Her.' 'American Hustle' hits theaters in wide release on Dec. 20 in the US.
Inconsistent TV violence ratings fail parentsViolence ratings: Parents relying on content ratings of television shows when deciding what to let children watch may be surprised to learn that broadcast shows rated TV-14 frequently contain the same amount of graphic gore as cable shows rated for mature audiences only.- Shirley MacLaine, Billy Joel honored by Obama at Kennedy CenterShirley MacLaine was honored along with four other performers at the Kennedy Center. She won an Oscar for best actress in "Terms of Endearment" in 1983. More recently Shirely MacLaine played Martha Levinson in "Downton Abbey."
Squash coconut curry soupA melt-in-your-mouth soup so good you'll want more than just one serving.
Top Picks: The Nobel Peace Prize Concert, AOL's New York City Ballet documentary, and moreJazz musician Ben Allison tries something new with his genre on the album 'The Stars Look Very Different Today,' the children's book 'Songs from a Journey with a Parrot' has kids read and sing, and more top picks.
On the passing of Nelson Mandela: A letter to my childrenNelson Mandela鈥檚 passing has impacted the global community, and a letter from a father to his children aims to capture the impact the South African leader had on his life.
Sound of Music: Von Trapp family snubs NBC casting'The Sound of Music': Carrie Underwood tries her best, but nearly ruins one family鈥檚 love for 鈥淭he Sound of Music鈥� and the Von Trapp Family.
Rare-earth magnets: Common sense not includedRare-earth magnets: A Florida teen underwent emergency surgery last month after swallowing rare-earth magnets, proving that even older kids need some extra common-sense warnings.- 'X-Men: Apocalypse' coming: Who is this villain?'X-Men: Apocalypse': Director Bryan Singer tweeted that 'X-Men: Apocalypse' will be released in 2016. Who is Apocalypse?
A chamber orchestra in ... a bar?Chamber orchestras are forgoing traditional venues to perform in places like bars, public transportation, and on top of buildings.
Identical triplets: A rare California birthIdentical triplets: A California couple gave birth to naturally conceived identical triplets last month. While multiple births are commonplace for couples that employ fertility treatments to aid conception, naturally conceived triplets are a rarity.聽- Sound of Music: Audra McDonald steals the live showSound of Music: Audra McDonald, the five-time Tony winner, brought one of the emotional high points to the live NBC performance of "Sound of Music" starring Carrie Underwood. Audra McDonald played a majestic Mother Abbess.
Rainbow cookie cakeChristmas is the season for magical sweet creations. This rich, colorful, chocolate-drenched cake is a must-have on any holiday table.