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Top Picks: 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Live,' a documentary on William Randolph Hearst, and moreThe app Dark Sky lets you keep track of your personal weather, HBO examines the relationship between elephants and people, and more top picks.
Creamy green pea and potato soup offers hope, comfortLeeks, potatoes, and frozen green peas quickly cook into a creamy, hearty soup that tastes like spring.
Time cover of terrified child at Boston Marathon is disturbing media trendTime's tablet-only Boston Marathon cover shows a bloodied and terrified child in the arms of a police officer. The controversy sparked is not unfamiliar to modern Time covers that have used children in provocative ways.
At prom, flowers not just for corsages and boutonnieres anymoreProm flowers these days are not only something to stick on a lapel or strap around a wrist. New arrangements created by creative florists have flowers popping up on prom attire from head to toe.Â
Edward Norton and Michael Keaton will star in the black comedy 'Birdman'Edward Norton and Michael Keaton have signed on to appear in the comedy 'Birdman,' in which Keaton will play an actor famous for portraying a superhero who tries to revitalize his career. Edward Norton is the stage actor who attempts to stop him.- 'Beaver' actor dies, leaves legacy as 'Lumpy'Beaver actor dies: Larry Banks, the actor who played Lumpy Rutherford on the sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver,' passed on Saturday.
American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?
Shakira $250 million lawsuit: It's bogus, she saysShakira $250 million lawsuit: The Columbian pop singer faces a $250 million lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend for shaping the Shakira brand. Shakira says the suit has no merit.- Pie transports meWhen the package arrived in Saudi Arabia, it sent me home.
- MPAA movie ratings: New initiative to assist parents gets mixed reviewsDubbed Check the Box, the movie ratings campaign is designed to give parents more and faster information about how a film got its rating. The White House had requested action along these lines.
Crab cake bites and bacon fried pecans: Two do-ahead appetizersPlanning a party? Try these two easy appetizer ideas that can be prepped ahead of time. Top mini crab cakes with a tangy, creamy artichoke tartar sauce, and toss toasted pecans with bacon bits.
'Man of Steel' trailer shows a very different Superman'Man of Steel' stars Henry Cavill as the titular superhero. 'Man of Steel' is scheduled to hit theaters June 14.
How do we reinforce trust, confidence in our kids after the Boston Marathon?The Boston Marathon might have your child shook up. Here are some ideas to engage your kids after the Boston Marathon and restore their trust and self-confidence.Â
Childhood as a garden: Don't let Boston Marathon bombings spread weedsThe Boston Marathon bombings may foster helplessness, despair, but they don't have to. Be proactive in helping others, says Dr. David J. Schonfeld. And allowing your child to express their feelings – in the comment section below, in private, or as Lisa Suhay suggests through gardening – can be salutary.
Adam Lanza bullied as student at Sandy Hook, his mother considered suingAdam Lanza bullied? While a student at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Adam Lanza was bullied, a family member told the New York Daily News. Lanza killed 20 students and six staff members at the school in December.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Annie' gets a star in Quvenzhané WallisThe 'Annie' remake which is being produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will star 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The movie was originally slated to star Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow, but the Smiths will still presumably serve as producers.
Tardy parents get 6-year-old daughter detentionTardy parents who drop their child off late in Texas face consequences — detention for their child. Kindergartener Brooke Loeffler has two days of detention because of her tardy parents, who said they have a newborn in the house.
Alison Brie, Nick Offerman and others will star in 'The Lego Movie'Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, and other comedy actors will voice characters in the film currently titled 'The Lego Movie.'
George Beverly Shea dies, leaves legacy as Gospel baritoneGeorge Beverly Shea dies: Known as the soloist for the Billy Graham crusade, George Beverly Shea sang before some 200 million people.
Fox pulls 'Family Guy' Boston Marathon episodeFox pulls 'Family Guy' episode depicting mass murder at Boston Marathon. The Family Guy episode was taken off the websites at Fox.com and Hulu.com.