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Arby's: Michigan boy bites into severed finger in his sandwichArby's apologizes for the accident in which part of a worker's finger was sliced off and served in a roast beef sandwich to a Michigan boy.
American Idol: Joshua Ledet learns that three's a crowdAmerican Idol: Though not a shocking elimination, the loss of Joshua Ledet was an unfortunate choice by voters. That leaves Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in next week's American Idol finale.
Top Picks: Historian Niall Ferguson on PBS, Carole King's demos, and moreNational Geographic's digital edition shines on the iPad, an old newsreel shows window washers in 1938, and more top picks.
Battleship: movie review (+trailer)The script of 'Battleship' is as weak as the rest of the film.
Jennifer Lopez: Leaving 'American Idol' or stalling for more money?Jennifer Lopez has not signed on for a third season on American Idol. Her children, a world concert tour, are cited as why she might leave. Is Jennifer Lopez too busy or negotiating for more than $20 million a year.
Coconut curry shrimp soupA soup that is light enough for spring but warm enough for chilly, bright days.
Donna Summer remembered as 'Queen of Disco'Donna Summer personified the 1970s disco era. But Donna Summer's music career outlived disco. Summer, born in Boston, passed away in Florida on Thursday.
Basil spices up summer gardens and recipesBasil is the most popular herb in the U.S. The reason? It's versatile, flavorful, and ideal for summer gardens.
'Glee' adds guest stars Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker for next season'Glee' future guest star Sarah Jessica Parker says she'll be a 'mentor of sorts.'
Most well-read cities: Three Virginia cities on Amazon top 20 listMost well-read cities included Alexandria, Va., which came out ahead of Cambridge, Mass., and Berkeley, Calif., in the Amazon list. The top 5 most-well read cities also included Ann Arbor, Mich., and Boulder, Colorado.
Donna Summer was Queen of DiscoHer family released a statement, saying聽Summer聽died Thursday morning and that they 'are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.'
PBS documentary explores the world of romance novelsPBS documentary 'Guilty Pleasures' looks at the romance novel 鈥� one of the most popular literary genres on the planet.
'The Amateur,' a new book slamming Obama, is already amassing criticsThe book, by former NYT Magazine editor Edward Klein, makes Jodi Kantor鈥檚 鈥淭he Obamas鈥� 'feel like a neighborly visit.'
Malia Obama loved it: helping your teenager decide about campMalia Obama loved it: helping your teenager decide about sleepaway camp can be a tough decision. Our teen experts advise an open, honest and measure approach to talking about this fun American tradition.
Jean Craighead George: remembering a Newbery Award-winnerJean Craighead George, author of 'My Side of the Mountain' and 'Julie of the Wolves,' was often praised for her detailed descriptions of wildlife.
White births in US no longer a majorityWhite births in the US have been surpassed by racial and ethnic minorities, according to newest Census data.
Running With the KenyansIn a move that is alternately naive, courageous, and entertaining, British journalist Adharanand Finn transplants to Kenya to learn from the world's best runners.
Orhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence opens in IstanbulOrhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence, based on his 2008 novel, houses thousands of objects that evoke the atmosphere of 1970s Turkey and enshrine ordinary life.- Verbal EnergyThe kudzu of global business languagesA call for companies to require English of all their employees seems insensitive 鈥� and unnecessary.
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