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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.
10 must-read books about higher education in AmericaCheck out these 10 books for a thorough grounding in where higher education stands in the US today.
Reader recommendation: Barack ObamaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Sarah Palin says she will release a book on fitness and proper dietAlthough she has not yet identified a publisher, former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she is working with her family on a book about "where we get our energy and balance."
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.
The Man Who Saved the UnionH.W. Brand's biography of America's sometimes overlooked 18th president is a good read for history buffs or anyone who enjoys a life story well-told.
Reader recommendation: When the Emperor Was DivineMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.聽
'A Wrinkle in Time' receives the graphic novel treatmentMadeline L'Engle's classic 'A Wrinkle in Time' has been adapted into a graphic novel by writer and illustrator Hope Larson, the creative force behind the graphic novel 'Mercury.'
Chinese writer Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize for literatureMo Yan, whose real name is Guan Moye, is the first Chinese citizen to win the award.
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
Jane Austen society holds yearly celebration in New YorkActivities at the annual gathering included a workshop on how Regency women dressed and a talk by scholar Cornel West on human misfortune in Austen's works.
A thriller by Spiro Agnew? Strange but trueSpiro Agnew's thriller 'The Canfield Decision' is less than a literary masterpiece.
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.
