Topic: Christmas

Rebekah Brooks discusses links to British PM Cameron in phone hacking inquiry

Rebekah Brooks, former CEO of Rupert Murdoch's News International, talked about her relationship with British Prime Minister David Cameron and former prime minister Tony Blair in testimony Friday before the Leveson inquiry.

An indie bookstore 'saved by a tweet'

Broadway Books in Portland, Oregon, saved from shutting its doors when the owner's son tweeted a plea to help save it, is now celebrating its 20th birthday.

Prime literary real estate

They like to imagine themselves living in grand fictional homes – or even humble ones.

For Syria, prayers that bring peace

A Christian Science perspective.

Mango fruit smoothie

A visit to a Gauguin exhibit on a chilly day inspired a tropical fruit smoothie.

Rural tinkerer builds the first airplane made in Afghanistan

Sabir Shah, Afghanistan's 'Wright brother,' constructed an airplane by himself.

Maya Angelou: 10 quotes on her birthday

10 quotes for legendary American poet Maya Angelou on her 84th birthday.

'Mrs. Kennedy and Me': A Secret Service agent shares his memories

Secret Service agent Clint Hill shares 8 memories of his time with Jacqueline Kennedy in his new book, 'Mrs. Kennedy and Me.'

Red squirrels fight to survive in the Appalachian mountains

New in the garden: tiny American red squirrels.

Support for crime boss 'Dudas' Coke still strong in Jamaica

'Dudas' Coke reportedly helped poor people in his neighborhood pay for food and school fees, making him wildly popular despite international charges of brutality, writes guest blogger Hannah Stone.

Windows 8 set for October launch: report

Windows 8, the latest Microsoft OS, could ship this fall, just in time for the holiday rush. 

Talking yourself out of an unecessary purchase

Using what you already have waiting for a sale or a lower price, and thinking about about a purchase before you make it are good ways to avoid making a buy that you might regret later. 

Less is more when it comes to toys

Spending more money on fewer toys is a better tactic than buying several cheap items.

Tornado's aftermath: Illinois city is stunned … and roused to action

The swath of destruction from the powerful tornado that hit Harrisburg in southern Illinois was quiet Thursday as homeowners looked through debris and mourned. But elsewhere the city buzzed with activity. 

Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.

Rebekah Brooks' gift horse

No word yet on whether she looked in its mouth.

WikiLeaks publishes Stratfor e-mails. What's in them?

An initial survey of the Stratfor e-mails published so far on the WikiLeaks website reveals not so much a corporate CIA as a geopolitical version of the comedy 'The Office.'

Beth Henley's 'The Jacksonian' takes the cast South

American Idol in Las Vegas becomes Hollywood Week: The Sequel (+video)

American Idol took the group performances to Las Vegas, and added a little Elvis. The result? American Idol took it up a notch Thursday night.

Top Picks: Oscar-nominated shorts, Paul McCartney's new album, and more

A photography series shows the artist behind the famous image, Chip Taylor & the Grandkids create a charming album for all ages, 'American Experience' profiles Clinton, and more top picks.

Valentine's Day gifts: How to save money on roses

This Valentine's Day, consumers will spend an estimated $1.8 billion on flowers, mostly roses. But high demand combined with an off-peak growing season can make Valentine's Day roses quite pricey. Here's how to save.

American Idol delivers hypochondria and inharmony

American Idol recap: The arduous American Idol group rounds began with too many ailments and too little singing.

Europe's weather brings continent to a halt

The frigid temperatures and snowfall that began in Eastern Europe last week have reached Western Europe, snarling airport traffic in Britain and turning Rome white.  

Charles Dickens: 20 books about his life

As the bicentennial of Charles Dickens approaches, here's a list of 20 books about his life, for readers of all ages.

Charles Dickens: 12 great movie and TV adaptations

12 versions that successfully brought Dickens' classic novels to the small and big screens.