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'Game of Thrones': Catch up on season 1

Missed the first season, but want to dive in now? Here's what you need to know.
'Game of Thrones': 6 characters in crisis in Season 2

These six characters will find trouble ahead when 'Game of Thrones' returns for Season 2 on April 1.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
HBO makes great TV from books

More and more popular books are becoming HBO series. Here are some of the most well-known.
3 of the summer's best new mystery novels

As the temperatures rise, so does the fictional body count. Our summer mystery roundup offers three stylish literary efforts by writers new to the genre.

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Miami Dolphins on ‘Hard Knocks’ is shrewd business

Miami Dolphins training camp will be featured in the documentary series 'Hard Knocks' for its upcoming season. While some teams declined offers to appear on the HBO show, 'Hard Knocks' is a good fit for for a Miami Dolphins team struggling with falling ticket sales and a decade of football irrelevance.
How 'Hatfields and McCoys' became cable's biggest-ever hit

The History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields and McCoys' is the most-watched non-sports show ever on cable. Yes, it's violent and vulgar, but it's also good, movie-style entertainment, critics say.
'Hatfields and McCoys': Is History Channel miniseries fact or fiction?

The family feud between the Hatfields and McCoys is brought to life in a new History Channel series. But history and folk legend blur as the show follows the lead of cable TV's more mature fare.
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Veterans' new fight: reviving inner-city America

How some veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are helping turn around a drug-infested neighborhood of Baltimore – and themselves.
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'Dexter' may have found its villain for season 7

'Dexter' has cast actor Jason Gedrick for the new season. Will he, actor Ray Stevenson, or someone different altogether be Dexter's nemesis?
Kentucky Derby: Will mighty white steed ride to rescue of struggling sport?

A white horse has never won the Kentucky Derby, so the entry of nearly pure white Hansen makes for a good story. But it likely won't be enough to bring horse racing back into the mainstream.
A filmmaker breaks down ballet stereotypes

Documentary filmmaker Bess Kargman followed the rigorous world of ballet competition for her new documentary 'First Position.'
'Game of Thrones': Catch up on season 1

Missed the first season, but want to dive in now? Here's what you need to know.
Catherine Rohr helps ex-cons return to society by learning to start businesses

Former venture capitalist Catherine Rohr founded the nonprofit Defy Ventures to train ex-prisoners in the ethical and other demands of becoming legitimate entrepreneurs.
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'Game of Thrones' is renewed for a third season

A third season of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' is planned after breaking records in the Season 2 premiere.
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'Game of Thrones': Season 2 premiere has clever twists and dialogue

'Game of Thrones' began its second season with new characters, but didn't lose track of old favorites.
Chapter & Verse
'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin reads excerpt of upcoming book (+video)

At a Toronto event, George R.R. Martin read an exceprt from his upcoming book 'The Winds of Winter.'
'Game of Thrones': 6 characters in crisis in Season 2

These six characters will find trouble ahead when 'Game of Thrones' returns for Season 2 on April 1.
Chapter & Verse
'Game of Thrones': as you prepare for Season 2 (+video)

These 'Game of Thrones' companion books can help you learn to speak Dothraki or teach you how to cook like Arya.
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New Obama movie: more love letter than documentary (+video)

The Obama campaign is holding screenings of 'The Road We’ve Traveled' across the US on Thursday night. The film’s director is Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim.
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Did 'Game Change' change anyone's mind about Sarah Palin (+trailer)?

'Game Change' showed campaign aides aghast at what Sarah Palin didn't know, but it also credits her ability to connect with voters, especially parents of children with special needs.
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'Game Change’: Could Sarah Palin portrayal affect the 2012 election?

The HBO movie ‘Game Change’ details the troubles that Sarah Palin went through in 2008 – which could affect the way a VP candidate is chosen and even President Obama’s reelection chances.
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'Game Change': How accurate is the movie about Sarah Palin?

Words have been flying between supporters of Sarah Palin, who charge the ‘Game Change’ filmmakers with a smear job, and the producers, who insist they’re committed to accuracy.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
'Game Change': HBO movie depicts devoted and unhinged Sarah Palin

In the controversial new TV movie that aims at a behind-the-scenes portrait of the former US vice presidential candidate, Julianne Moore portrays Sarah Palin as a devoted Republican who lacks basic knowledge of world affairs and careens out of control.
Chapter & Verse
Author Matthew Bowman talks about 'the Mormon moment'

Author Matthew Bowman talks about Mormonism, a faith that once stood apart, but may now host a US president among its ranks.  
West Memphis Three: $100,000 reward offered to clear their names

The West Memphis Three, convicted of killing three Cub Scouts, were released last year but not exonerated. A new $100,000 reward aims to clear their names.
Chapter & Verse
Paramount Pictures sues to stop publication of 'Godfather' prequel

The prequel 'The Family Corleone' has been approved by the estate of original author Mario Puzo.
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'Ender's Game' gains three new cast members

'Ender's Game' finishes its casting announcements as the adaptation of the sci-fi classic moves forward in production
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'Game of Thrones' season 2 trailer debuts online

'Game of Thrones' new trailer for its second season shows more feuding, battles.