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'Downton Abbey': 10 highlights from the new bookA new book about "Downton Abbey," released before the season 2 premiere on Jan. 8, provides insight into the show.
4 great political books you've never heard ofHistorians weigh in on the best books about elections that make 2012 look tame.
'Downton Abbey': catch up before the season 2 premiereWhether you missed the first season and want to start watching now or just need a refresher, here's what happened at Downton Abbey last season.
10 roles that earned Meryl Streep Oscar nominationsAs Streep earns buzz for 'The Iron Lady,' here are 10 other films that got the attention of the Academy
'Merlin' returns for a new season: a preview'Merlin' will have a fourth season that contains challenges for the young wizard as well as his friend Arthur as they fight off the sorceress Morgana.
Norwegian Wood: movie reviewHaruki Murakami's bestseller 'Norwegian Wood' makes it to the big screen in this languidly聽beautiful interpretation.聽- Pina: movie reviewWim Wenders documentary on German choreographer Pina Bausch leaves as much mystery as enlightenment.
John Mellencamp: It's About You: movie review'John Mellencamp: It's About You' captures the rocker on summer tour in the South along with the poetic melancholy of rural America.聽
Black bean soup with cumin and salsa verdeA quick, tasty, and good-for-you soup.
A Slave in the White HouseHistorian Elizabeth Dowling Taylor tells the unsettling story of a Founding Father and his slave.
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Reformed Van Halen performs intimate NYC gigDavid Lee Roth reunited with Eddie and Alex Van Halen to play an intimate show at New York's historical Cafe Wa?
10 books for a good laughAuthor Hallie Ephron recommends literature to keep you laughing.
Why Barnes & Noble is considering separating the Nook from its businessBarnes & Noble says it had record sales on its Nook device but that the Nook Simple Touch sales numbers were less than projected.
'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus takes on children's books'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus plans to write a trilogy of children's books with author Ned Vizzini.- 'The Vampire Diaries' has the best new male character on TV in 2011'The Vampire Diaries' actor Joseph Morgan was the best new actor on a TV show with his villainous Klaus
6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes6 movies you should see before the Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 15
Hazelnut sesame granola clustersMaking your own granola is easy and satisfying in a 'made by you' kind of way.
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