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Jane Henson, Jim's Muppet partner, dies

Jane met Jim Henson in a puppetry class in the mid-1950s, and they became creative and business partners in the development of the Muppets.
Chick-fil-A: Culture war in a chicken sandwich? (+video)

Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays and opposes gay marriage. Chicago and Boston politicians speak out against Chick-fil-A restaurants in their cities. Christian conservatives call for a 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.'
Chick-fil-A dilemma: Uphold principles – or just sell chicken? (+video)

Chick-fil-A president's public criticism of gay marriage have sparked a firestorm that could cut into the fast-food chain's profits. Boston's mayor and a Chicago alderman have vowed to fight the opening of Chick-fil-A restaurants in their cities.
Chapter & Verse Jim Henson's never-released screenplay is turned into a graphic novel

Henson's first screenplay, titled 'Tale of Sand,' has been converted into a graphic novel released today by Archaia Entertainment
'The Muppets' co-writer Nick Stoller discusses the Kermit-Piggy relationship and more

'The Muppets' co-writer Nick Stoller on why he thinks Beaker is the funniest Muppet and how the movie blends American and British humor
Muppet make-over: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy reintroduced this fall

It may not be easy being green like Muppet favorite Kermit the Frog, but sometimes it's even harder to be hip.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey: movie review

Constance Marks's sprightly documentary tells the heartwarming story of the man behind the furry red face.
Zynga launches 'Empire' within days of its IPO

Zynga debuts 'Empires & Allies' as it prepares to sell shares of itself to the public. Valued at $10 billion, Zynga could make even more with its initial public offering.
'The Muppets' trailer parodies 'The Hangover 2'

The second 'Muppets' trailer released parodies the original teaser for 'The Hangover 2.'
In Pictures: Wyclef for President
Jaws 35th anniversary: Top 7 animatronic monsters

Jaws 35th anniversary: The great white shark in "Jaws" that terrorized audiences when the film opened on June 20, 1975 was not only a triumph in filmmaking, but also a mechanical marvel as well. Here are seven of the most famous — and infamous — animatronic monsters in film history.
Gallery: Celebrities giving to Haiti
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

HBO’s World War II blockbuster ‘The Pacific,’ Norah Jones’s new tour, ‘Up in the Air’ on DVD, and more.
The cramped and creative world of the puppeteer

Anney McKilligan is one four people who operate 22 puppets – including squirrels, woodchucks, and possums – at a stage production in Connecticut.
DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd

From fairies to pandas and penguins, with a little Beethoven thrown in, these movies and music will keep children watching again and again ... and again.
Toys 'Я' (for) us grown-ups!

Sales of toys are down – except to adults, who love to collect the toys that were popular when they were younger.