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Ben Affleck crafts a nail-biting thriller in 'Argo': movie review'Argo' stars Alan Arkin and John Goodman give especially strong performances in the strange-but-true story.
The X Factor recap: The teens pull out all the stopsX Factor recap: On Thursday night, the "Teen" and "Over 25" categories performed for their X Factor mentors, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. After hearing the teens perform, it is clear that L.A. Reid has a lot to be disappointed about.- Top Picks: A Joni Mitchell biography, Jerry Seinfeld's web series, and moreTom Brokaw recalls reporting on historic events in 'The Brokaw Files,' the Tom Hanks film 'A League of Their Own' comes to Blu-ray, and more top picks.
School lunches: Healthier with a side of mixed reviewsSchool lunches are聽changing due to new federal guidelines requiring school districts to serve more grains, fruits, and veggies. Connecticut students join the ranks of public school kids speaking out about portion sizes across the country.
A delicious fall dessert: baked applesBaked apples stuffed with brown sugar, spices, candied ginger, and toasted pecans are a perfect seasonal treat. They're even better when topped with vanilla ice cream.
Hayden Panettiere's new show 'Nashville': Is it worth watching this fall?Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton star in 'Nashville' as two country music stars, one on the rise, one struggling to stay relevant.
French lentil salad with walnuts and goat cheeseWhip up an elegant French-inspired side dish with a few humble ingredients. Green lentils, carrots, celery, garlic, walnuts, and goat cheese keep the dish easy, but still sophisticated.聽
Top 10 best cities for working moms: Ohio leads the packThe top 10 cities for working moms include New Orleans and Hartford,聽Conn., with three cities from Ohio on the list. Forbes Magazine crunched the numbers to figure out which areas were best by ranking highest job opportunities, cost of childcare, crime rates, healthcare, earning potential, cost of living and even commute times.
Sons' Harvard rejection: Parents sue an admissions consultantAfter their sons were rejected from Harvard, angry parents sued a US-based college admissions consultant for promising to get their two sons into the school and failing.
Justin Bieber: The next anti-cyberbullying advocate?Justin Bieber is now an anti-cyberbullying advocate 鈥� prepare yourself for a fresh聽onslaught聽of 'Bieber Fever.' The young vocalist released an anti-cyberbullying video on Wednesday.
The X Factor judges take their work home with themOn Wednesday night, Boot Camp officially ended and the top 24 contestants descended upon the homes of their new mentors.
Tongue-tied before my heroMr. Carter paused, and waited for me to reply.- Verbal EnergySit tight, drive safe, and watch for flat adverbsAn article on women in the CIA offers, in passing, a grammar lesson.
Nurturing but letting kids tumble is the best strategy for parentsNurturing your child constantly can stifle their growing independence. Remember that development is both internal and external.
Shrimp fideos with red bell pepper and edamameFideos are thin toasted noodles used in Spanish soups and stews. Add some shrimp, edamame, and a red pepper to make a simple, tasty dinner.聽
Middle-class students are taught by parents to speak up, says studyMiddle-class parents teach kids to ask for help while working-class parents tell their children to avoid conflict and be self-sufficient, according to a new study.
Social media monitoring: Is it good or bad parenting?Social media monitoring for your kids is becoming easier, thanks to new child-tracking apps for parents. Striking a balance between trusting and protecting your child's online activity may not be so easy.
'Call Me Maybe': Being happy in a minor keySongs in minor keys, such as聽this summer's sugary hit 'Call Me Maybe,' by Carly Rae Jepsen,聽are on the rise as listeners want more complex sounds from their radio hits.
Alex Karras remembered for star turn in pro football, TV and film actingFormer All-Pro defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday. He played for the NFL's Detroit Lions, then went on to an acting career.
'Community' and 'Whitney': Is NBC bringing them back?'Community' and 'Whitney' have had their premiere dates postponed from their original air dates of Oct. 19.