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Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill discuss Superman reboot 'Man of Steel'
Michael Shannon, who portrays villain General Zod, and Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, talk about the new take on the iconic superhero. Michael Shannon and Henry Cavill's film hits theaters in June.
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Gator attacks 6-year-old: Dad punches reptile to save boy (+video)
Gator attacks 6-year-old: Joey Welch survived a gator attack with only minor injuries last week. The boy's father and bystanders fought the alligator to release the 6-year-old during the attack.
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Richie Havens dies, leaves Woodstock marathon legacy (+video)
Richie Havens dies: A folk singer and guitarist, Richie Havens performed for three hours at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Havens biggest commercial success came with his cover of George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun."
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Calm in a crisis
A Christian Science perspective: There is hope in the aftermath of the tragedies that took place last week – the explosion in West, Texas, and the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
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Boston bombing: Near scene of manhunt, a mom sends son back to school
The Boston bombing week over, a mom who lives near last week's manhunt for a marathon bomber sent her son back to school today. Her hope: That he discovers the chaos inside can spark a lifetime of questions that matter.
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Reese Witherspoon will produce modern-day adaptation of 'Great Expectations'
Reese Witherspoon's modern-day take on 'Great Expecations' has received a script order from The CW. Another Reese Witherspoon-produced project, a 'Peter Pan' update, was picked up by Fox.
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'Game of Thrones' recap: What characters got their revenge?
The newest episode of 'Game of Thrones' featured many characters, including Emilia Clarke's Daenerys, making some surprising choices.
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Cinnamon challenge: MDs warn teens, 'Don't take it' (+video)
The cinnamon challenge, a dangerous teen prank shown in You Tube videos, has led to a surge in calls to poison centers. Doctors advise teens not to get involved in the cinnamon challenge fad.
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Meatless Monday: Curried quinoa cakes with spinach
Are you ever stuck with too much leftover quinoa? These tasty little cakes will have everyone going back for seconds.
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Reese Witherspoon arrested for disorderly conduct (+video)
Reese Witherspoon arrested: Reese Witherspoon apologized for her behavior after her arrest for disorderly conduct. Witherspoon's husband was arrested for drunk driving.
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Earth Day: What Earth do we celebrate?
A Christian Science perspective: What are we cherishing, valuing, looking to understand and preserve?
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Bill Clinton honored at GLADD Awards
Former President Bill Clinton received the first advocate for change award at the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which celebrates inclusive representations of the LGBT community in the media.
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Boy Scouts gay ban: Leaders propose lifting gay ban for youth
Boy Scouts of America's executive committee, after surveying it's million-member community, drafted a resolution proposing to remove the ban on gay youth while keeping it for all adult leaders.
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American Idol: With time running out, did the judges use their save?
After picking off the male contestants, America was left with only girls to eliminate this week. Who did viewers opt to say goodbye to?
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Healing our city
A Christian Science perspective: One Bostonian reflects on the interfaith service held in Boston Thursday, uniting diverse faith traditions in prayer for hope and healing.
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Education and baseball: Performance stats good to know, not whole picture
With the proliferation of statewide standardized testing, take it from a principal: Statistics can play a role in education like they do in baseball. But like baseball, there needs to be room to account for the grit, the heart, and the unpredictable surges of students.
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Top Picks: 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Live,' a documentary on William Randolph Hearst, and more
The app Dark Sky lets you keep track of your personal weather, HBO examines the relationship between elephants and people, and more top picks.
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Creamy green pea and potato soup offers hope, comfort
Leeks, potatoes, and frozen green peas quickly cook into a creamy, hearty soup that tastes like spring.
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Time cover of terrified child at Boston Marathon is disturbing media trend
Time'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.
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At prom, flowers not just for corsages and boutonnieres anymore
Prom 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.
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