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'The Dark Knight Rises' trailer gives more hints about the trilogy's finale'The Dark Knight Rises' trailer sheds more light on the character of Catwoman and how the movie will take advantage of the IMAX format.
5 best mystery books for kidsThrilling but not too frightening, here are 5 children's mysteries that are great for younger readers.
Screen-Free Week: Parents this includes you, and your iPads, tooScreen-Free Week runs through May 6, and while it may be difficult, parents should not exempt themselves from the celebration. So, turn off those iPads, stash the mobile phones, and have a week of screen-free powered-down fun. We'll make an exception for Modern Parenthood.
Tony nominations: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' lead the pack'Once,' the musical based off the Oscar-winning film, garnered the most Tony nominations of any musical, while the Peter Pan origin story 'Peter and the Starcatcher' earned the most for a play.
12 days of disaster that changed Chicago foreverAuthor Gary Krist looks back at 1919 and the blimp crash, murder, and race riot that made the Chicago the metropolis we know today.
May Day traditions a good excuse to celebrate with familyMay Day is a historically joyful day, with traditions that include spirited dancing, singing and the proliferation of colorful decorations, making it the perfect reason to gather together family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring.
Cinco de Mayo: Shrimp tacos with spring onion salsaCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican inspired shrimp tacos.
A twist on the fairy tale: a college-bound Disney Princess?A kiss from some random dude vs. college? The Disney Princess archetypes infuse in the hearts of young girls everywhere. But a new campaign for a college-bound princess is a twist on the fairy tale.
After a move: Replacing your favorite plantsWhen a gardener moves, she finds that it's hard to replace some of her favorite roses and other plants.
The Great DivergenceEconomic equality has slipped to an alarming low in the United States. In "The Great Divergence" Timothy Noah does an excellent job of telling us how this happened 鈥� and why it matters.
Reader recommendation: The Way of All FleshMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
5 true crime stories you don't want to missThese five Edgar Award nominees are true-crime stories taken straight from real life.
Scott Bakula discusses arriving for end of 'Desperate Housewives'Scott Bakula talks about working with Marcia Cross and joining an ensemble cast in its last days.
Kids on the margins need unpacking of societal normsKids on the margins have long had to deal with societal pressures and the need to conform to certain norms. But a recent focus on bullying and gender norms is a reminder that society needs to do a better job of recognizing and responding to such pressures.
Baby names concierge: hospital creates app for undecided parentsBaby names can be tough for prospective parents--do I want to be trendy? Classic? Unique? One Kentucky hospital aims to help undecided parents decide, with a handy mobile naming app and online generator that even simulates potential baby blankets.
Alicia Silverstone: new poster mommy for pre-chewing baby food?Alicia Sliverstone has been in out of the headlines recently due to a viral video showing her pre-chewing food before feeding it to her son. Now the actress is back, defending the practice and perhaps setting herself up as the new poster mommy of premastication.
'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
In 'Hard Measures,' former CIA official Jose Rodriquez defends waterboarding'Hard Measures' by former CIA official Jose Rodriguez also accuses Pakistan, Washington's current ally, of assisting terrorists.
Follow the footsteps of Thoreau in 'Walden' through .. a video game?A video game based on Henry David Thoreau's life at Walden Pond is being developed by a team at the University of Southern California.
'Steve Jobs' and 'The Help' dominate reading lists in many American citiesData gathered by Nielsen BookScan for The Daily Beast show many of the same titles are popular in American cities 鈥� but exceptions include 'Heaven Is For Real' and 'The Great Gatsby.'
