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- New 'Iron Man' villain appears in the trailer for the third film
The new 'Iron Man' villain, the Mandarin, will be portrayed by Ben Kingsley in 'Iron Man 3.'
- Bullying mother: N.J. mom boards bus, confronts fourth-graders
A New Jersey woman, who says her 9-year-old daughter was bullied, took matters into her own hands and confronted one of the students she says harassed the girl. She was arrested Oct. 16 on charges of simple assault, criminal trespass and making terroristic threats
- Cheerleading safety: It's a sport, not a frivolity, say doctors
Cheerleading is dangerous enough to be designated a sport and guided by athletic safety rules, says a new policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The number of cheerleaders visiting the emergency room in 2011 was more than four times higher than in 1980.
- FAMU band hazing death: first defendant gets probation
The first defendant to be sentenced in the 2011 FAMU band hazing death was given probation for playing a 'minimal' role in the beating death compared with the 11 others facing felony charges.
- Lindsay Lohan intervention: Why did it fail?
Lindsay Lohan reportedly rebuffed an attempt by her father to persuade her to enter rehab for drug and alcohol abuse. Planned interventions can work, but they need to be done carefully.
- Broiled eggs with kale and roasted squash
Clean out the veggie drawer with this easy dish. Cheesy eggs served with wilted kale and roasted squash make an easy week-day dinner, or an inventive brunch idea for the weekend.
- Lance Armstrong: Blow to kids' idol, brings new respect for Dad
Lance Armstrong was stripped of his Tour de France medals today, and this household of cycling fans has equal parts disappointment with their former idol and respect for their dad who flirted with pro cycling and left because of the pressures of doping.
- 'Sopranos' creator David Chase chats about his new film 'Not Fade Away'
'Sopranos' creator David Chase discusses his new movie and the love of rock 'n' roll that inspired it.
- Obama and Jay-Z swap parenting advice
President Obama and rapper Jay-Z are all about their little girls – the parenting advice swapping is making moms swoon over involved dads. No matter who you like for president – wouldn't it be cool to get some parenting tips from the Oval Office?
- Chevy Chase rant: 'Community' star uses racial epithet on set
Chevy Chase rant: The actor went off on set of "Community" about the racist comments of his character on the TV show. In his rant, Chevy Chase reportedly asked if his character would say the "N-word" next.
- Meatless Monday: Indonesian spicy eggplant
Chop and sauté glossy purple eggplant, then toss it with a bright, spicy tomato-red pepper sauce. The dish is versatile; serve it over rice or stir the sauce into potato salad for a meat-free dinner.
- A conversation with Luisa Weiss, The Wednesday Chef
Food blogger Luisa Weiss, also known as The Wednesday Chef, has published her first book, 'My Berlin Kitchen.' Here she answers a few questions from fellow blogger, Caroline Lubbers.
- Orionid meteor shower: Wake the kids, make a memory
The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight, so wake the kids for a teachable moment of wonder – whether you can answer their questions or not, they’ll remember these fragments of Halley’s comet when they see that comet come around again in 2061.
- Pumpkin raisin muffins
Plump raisins in a pumpkin muffin with just a hint of toasted nuts.
- Good Samaritan rescues 2-year-old kidnapped girl
Good Samaritan Melba Nash Williams heard a Levi's Call on the news, the morning of Oct. 16, and prayed for the kidnapped girl. Driving home for lunch, Ms. Williams chanced upon the stolen vehicle and managed to set the child free.
- Binders full of women: Inane office supply focus misses the point
Binders full of women: Of course politicians have them, along with binders full of any kind of potential appointees. Wouldn't we crucify Romney – or Obama, for that matter – if he didn't have lists of women? The important thing is what's done with the lists of women – let's focus on that.
- Alex Cross: Why the movie doesn't measure up
The latest Alex Cross movie falls short when compared to James Patterson's 12th Alex Cross crime novel. And Tyler Perry is no match on the big screen for Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross.
- 'Animal Practice' is canceled – which NBC show is taking its slot?
'Animal Practice' has been canceled by NBC, leaving an empty spot in the Wednesday lineup that will rescue another Peacock show from Friday nights.
- A middle school turns out chess champions in 'Brooklyn Castle'
'Brooklyn Castle' has the right moves.
- Helen Hunt stars in 'The Sessions' (+trailer)
John Hawkes and Helen Hunt deliver remarkable performances in 'The Sessions.'