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Two cookbooks to menu-plan ThanksgivingThe trick is to prepare as many dishes as possible in the week leading up to Thanksgiving Day.
Reese Witherspoon baby, Obama Moms and more: Our parenting news roundup.Reese Witherspoon's baby 'debut' is just one of this week's spotlighted stories. We also have Obama moms, the New Gerber Baby and a pregnant voter who went above and beyond. (And remembered to breathe.)
Daniel Day-Lewis plays our sixteenth president in 'Lincoln''Lincoln' could be more daring but shines a light on the backroom shenanigans that went into abolishing slavery.
Charles Tillman: Baby to come Monday, he'll play SundayCharles Tillman baby: Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman says his wife will give birth to their third baby on Monday, allowing him to play Sunday. A controversy erupted when Tillman said he might miss Sunday's game against Houston.
China adoption diary: School picture day, nostalgia, and a paper clip barretteSchool picture day is an American childhood rite of passage, memorializing the awkward growth spurts, braces, and in the case of Madeleine, an experimental approach to hair accessories.- 'Brooklyn Castle' families turn to chess, avoid checkmate by Sandy'Brooklyn Castle" documentary film shows the inspiration chess can be for kids in life's storms 鈥� and they the kids say it even helped in Sandy and this week's nor'easter.
Sweet potato angel biscuitsFlakey, warm biscuits with a touch of sweet potato for Thanksgiving.
Top Picks: Oliver Stone's US history, a three-CD Creedence Clearwater Revival compilation, and moreCeeLo Green celebrates the holidays with a new CD, the History Channel explores the story of humanity, and more top picks.- Verbal EnergyLife at C-level: too many chiefs?The Monitor鈥檚 language columnist looks at the proliferation of 'C-level' job titles.
'Les Miserables' international trailer shows almost every cast member singingThe 'Les Miserables' new international trailer features vocals by stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, and Samantha Barks.
Bram Stoker books: The 5 best movie adaptations of 'Dracula' Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' is still the most famous of his books, and the story of the deadly vampire came to the screen with these five adaptations.
Daniel Craig reappears as James Bond in 'Skyfall' (+trailer)'Skyfall' features powerful performances by Daniel Craig and actress Judi Dench.
Rescue dog: Puppy obedience training classes for dogs and humansRescue dog Albie begins obedience training classes. But who's learning more, dog or Dad?
Baked eggs with tomato and spinachEggs baked with cream, tarragon and a compote of tomatoes, spinach and garlic are a simple vegetarian dish that feels luxurious and is infinitely tweakable.聽
Orchestras feel the squeezeFinancial problems and musician strikes have created a perfect storm of problems for symphonies over the last several years.
Neil Gaiman writes a 'Doctor Who' episode that will bring back a creepy villainNeil Gaiman's 'Doctor Who' episode is his second after his award-winning season 6 installment.
2012 Elections: Did Obama win the Battle for Mom?2012 Elections: Winning 56 percent of voting moms, did Obama win the Battle for Mom? Only 43 percent of those moms casting ballots in the 2012 elections voted for Romney, who won the Dad vote with 53 percent of dads who went to the polls.
Warm and savory pork piesTry this tasty pastry recipe for a different sort of dinner. Serve a slice of pork pie it with a crisp salad, and add some fresh fruit for dessert for a delightful meal.聽- Sweet potato hassleShowing I'd made an effort for my son's class Thanksgiving was a serious effort.
锘匡豢锘縀lection 2012: It's 'take your kids to vote day' 鈥� a bipartisan lessonElection 2012: Carrying donuts for pollworkers, a mom's 'take your kids to vote day' turns into a bipartisan lesson with donuts for 'the bad guys' who turn out not to be so bad.