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Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day is celebrated at stores around the worldFounded by a writer and mother, Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day is set for Dec. 1 this year.- Fox News ends interview after Thomas Ricks criticizes networkFox News ends interview with Thomas Ricks after he criticizes Fox coverage of the Benghazi controversy. Watch the video to see if Fox News ends the interview abruptly or not.
Finger Lakes Film Festival honors documentaries, animation and moreThe festival, held in Geneva, N.Y., was held for its fifth year in 2012.- 'Girl Meets World': Which original cast members are returning for the 'Boy Meets World' series?'Girl Meets World' is a planned spin-off of the series 'Boy Meets World,' which originally starred Ben Savage.
Angus T. Jones describes 'Two and a Half Men' as 'filth'Angus T. Jones is now campaigning against the TV show in which he stars as 'Jake' on 'Two and a Half Men.' In a video, Angus Jones asks viewers, 'Please stop filling your head with filth.'
New roses from David Austin for 2013British rose breeder David Austin introduces six new English roses for 2013.
Butternut squash apple soupThis filling butternut squash soup is a simple recipe for a chilly weeknight. Place a cube of creamy Camembert cheese at the bottom of each bowl before pouring the soup, for a velvety, cheesy addition.聽
Obama shops local again on Small Business SaturdayAfter visiting a Washington bookstore last year in support of shopping local, Obama and his daughters headed to an indie bookstore in Virginia this past Saturday to continue to promote the message.
Jude Law in 'Anna Karenina' does well at box office as 'Breaking Dawn' breaks recordsJude Law stars in 'Anna Karenina,' which performed well in a limited release during Thanksgiving weekend.聽 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' had a boffo opening which ranks eighth on all-time debuts.- The Parent Rap: Like Gangnam Style, raising dorkyness to an artThe Parent Rap video raises the dorkyness of parenting to an art. Why does a mom wearing some of her toddler's breakfast find this both funny and unsettling?
Anne Hathaway earns early praise for 'Les Miserables'Anne Hathaway is being called a sure thing for an Oscar nomination by critics who have seen the movie 'Les Miserables.' Anne Hathaway stars as struggling single mother Fantine.
As 'The Hobbit' premiere nears, the movie team works around the clockThe film production team is in the home stretch working to get the first 'Hobbit' film finished, as seen in director Peter Jackson's new video.
Escape From North KoreaJournalist Melanie Kirkpatrick shares the harrowing stories of North Koreans desperate to escape a despotic regime.
Reader recommendation: Mindful NationMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Baby box ban: Why the UN wants to ban the practiceBaby box ban: Eleven nations in Europe have drop boxes for unwanted babies, including Germany with 100 baby boxes. But a UN human rights group wants to ban them.
A garden writer heads to Phoenix, where they really turn up the heatAn Iowa gardener hikes the Phoenix Mountains to enjoy the saguaro cactus plants -- and the winter heat.
Kale and brown rice salad with cranberries and pecansVegan, gluten free, and perfect for pot lucks, this salad has it all. Prepare your brown rice the day before, then toss it with freshly washed kale, cranberries, pecans, and a homemade聽vinaigrette.
Anthony Hopkins plays the legendary director in 'Hitchcock': movie reviewAnthony Hopkins does a reasonably good impression of the director, but it's a tough job to take on.
'Chasing Ice' is a chilling look at melting glaciers: movie reviewDirector Jeff Orlowski follows the disappearing glaciers of the Arctic.
'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2': Why that twist ending is a good thing'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' apparently has a (slight) twist ending. Good for the creative team for feeling free to put their own stamp on the story.
