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'Star Wars VII' casting call: Is it real and what clues does it give?'Star Wars VII' production staff may have recently issued a casting call in the UK. What would it tell us about the plot of 'Star Wars VII'?
'At Berkeley' opens the door to a kaleidoscopic learning lab'At Berkeley' is a documentary which focuses on the nature of publicly funded education in the modern era.
'The Book Thief' is a respectable but dull adaptation of the hit novel'The Book Thief' stars Sophie N茅lisse, Geoffrey Rush, and Emily Watson.
Rubber duck, chess inducted into Toy Hall of FameToy Hall of Fame inductees: The rubber duck and the game of chess joined childhood favorites the jump rope and the game of Scrabble in the Toy Hall of Fame yesterday, beating out the Magic 8 Ball and Nerf toys.
Justin Bieber's Brazilian antics: Where's the respieto?Justin Bieber's antics in Brazil during his Latin American concert tour have provided great tabloid fodder, but left at least one 18-year-old enamored with Brazil fuming that Justin Bieber is squandering his Brazil trip.
Michelle Trachtenberg, Rob Lowe star in the TV movie 'Killing Kennedy'Michelle Trachtenberg, Ginnifer Goodwin, and others star in the TV adaptation of Bill O'Reilly's book of the same name. Rob Lowe plays the president, while Ginnifer Goodwin is Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Trachtenberg portrays Lee Harvey Oswald's wife Marina.
Kaley Cuoco says 'I do' on 'Ellen'Kaley Cuoco, star of The Big Bang Theory on CBS, married tennis-pro Ryan Sweeting on an episode of 'Ellen' this week.
Pumpkin pancakes with butter pecan syrupWhat's better on a chilly fall morning than pumpkin pancakes? Butter pecan syrup, and maybe even a side of bacon, turns breakfast into a special meal.
Top Picks: Hugh Jackman in 'Oklahoma!,' Arcade Fire's 'Reflektor,' and moreThe Smithsonian Channel takes viewers through the entire day of J.F.K.'s assassination, the film 'Rising From Ashes' tells the story of a group of cyclists training for the Olympics, and more top picks.- 'Star Wars: Episode VII' release date announcedStar Wars VII will be the first movie in the Star Wars franchise to be released in December, not the summer. Star Wars helped create the concept of the summer blockbuster.
Tithing, church giving dips; sign of the economy or value of charity?Tithing and church giving in general has taken the most prolonged dip since the Great Depression. Is the economy to blame or perhaps a failure to teach that tithing and giving is an integral part of the spiritual life?
Are helicopter parents happier than other parents?Could helicopter parents be the happiest kind of parents? A new study suggests that the 'child-centered' parenting style, which motivates many helicopter parents, may actually improve parents' sense of well-being.
Booster seat ratings: What parents should knowNot all booster seats offer children the same amount of protection, according to new rankings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Parents are encouraged to check ratings before purchasing and not to assume that price corresponds to efficacy.
Pledge of allegiance controversy: When a teacher becomes the bullyPledge of allegiance controversy: A Florida teacher was suspended for forcing a Jehovah's Witness student to pledge allegiance to the American flag, against religious doctrine. Was this a battle over the pledge of allegiance, or of allegiance to the teacher?
Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton triumph at the CMA AwardsMiranda Lambert secured the female vocalist of the year award at the Country Music Association Awards. Miranda Lambert won during a televised ceremony which aired on Nov. 6.
Satellite falling: A 9-year-old hopes it's time for a space junk hunt?Satellite falling: Astronomers say debris from a spent satellite could plummet to Earth over the Veteran's Day weekend. At least one nine-year-old is hoping to find remnants of the satellite falling to Earth for his upcoming science fair.
Apple cheesecake bars with walnut streusel toppingWith a shortbread crust, an apple-cheesecake filling, and a crunchy walnut streusel topping, this dessert has it all. Save this recipe for a holiday dessert, or make it now for an afternoon treat.
Verbal EnergyBillions and billions served?How do transit agencies and other similar entities manage to 'serve' more people than even live in their areas?
Blockbuster's doors to close, but streaming continuesDue to increasing consumer demand for internet streaming, Dish Network announced Wednesday it will close all remaining Blockbuster stores by the end of the year. It will also discontinue its DVD mail service, however, streaming through 'Blockbuster@Home' will go on.聽
Milky Way crazy candy bar cakeThis decadent chocolate, caramel Bundt cake will disappear leftover Halloween candy in a jiff. 聽