Topic: Jane Fonda

Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.

Oprah Winfrey has faith in OWN TV channel, for now

Oprah Winfrey told "CBS This Morning" that she has faith in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Viewership in OWN rose 21 percent in the first quarter of 2012. But if more viewers don't tune in, Oprah says she'll move on to her next project. 

New anti-Rush Limbaugh ad campaign: Waste of money or coup de grace? (+video)

Liberal watchdog group Media Matters are running anti-Rush Limbaugh ads in eight cities in an attempt to get stations to drop his show. This might be a battle Limbaugh is more comfortable fighting.

Rush Limbaugh: Jane Fonda wants him kicked off air. Should FCC listen?

Feminist activists Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem are calling for the FCC to take action against Rush Limbaugh. Doing so, however, could create complications. 

'Act of Valor' glorifies Navy SEALs. But can they act? (+trailer)

Act of Valor: War movies in wartime inevitably are controversial. "Act of Valor" – the movie about US Navy SEALs – is bringing mixed reviews from professional film critics and moviegoers.

Bestselling books the week of 9/15/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 9/9/11, according to IndieBound

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America

Bestselling books the week of 9/1/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/25/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 8/18/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America?

Jane Fonda: QVC axed appearance over Vietnam War comments

Jane Fonda was set to appear on the home-shopping channel on Saturday to promote her new book on aging, 'Prime Time.' But the day before, she learned her segment had been cancelled.

JetBlue attendant: Why judge may not be amused by Steve Slater

JetBlue attendant Steve Slater is being called a working-class hero for allegedly berating an abusive passenger and then jumping down the exit chute. But judges take any crimes related to air travel very seriously.

Controversy flourishes at Toronto film fest

Michael Moore's latest, along with a spotlight on films from Tel Aviv, brings out the protesters, while others swoon over Clooney.

Tough choices for the Tonys

A year of strong dramas, tragedies, and farce made for a tight race.

Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.

Broadway leaps into spring

Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.

Would another Depression make us more creative?

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Delightful 'Pushing Daisies' now out on DVD, surging dance music from Congo's Kasai Allstars, a documentary about the fabled Warner Bros. studio, and more.

Your beliefs vs. the facts

Bias and self-deception are fierce foes of science. That's why evidence-based debate is so vital.