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Andy Murray wins Wimbledon: greatest British sports victory?

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets to win the Wimbledon men’s singles championship Sunday. It was the first Wimbledon victory for a British player in 77 years.
'Downton Abbey': Fans struggle to avoid spoilers

'Downton Abbey' coming to the US after it airs in the UK means spoiler-phobic fans have to stay away from news articles and websites.
'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' named 'most looked-up' words of 2012 (+video)

Merriam-Webster dictionary announced Wednesday morning for the first time the pair 'Socialism' and 'Capitalism' has been named as words of the year. Also mentioned, 'malarkey' as used by Vice President Joe Biden during a tangle at a debate with Mitt Romney running mate Paul Ryan.
Adele's James Bond theme song earns new license to thrill (+video)

Adele's James Bond theme song 'Skyfall' returns to the series' roots and is one of the best in a long time.
Code Pink joins Pakistani political party in anti-drone protest

Some 30 men and women between the ages of 22 and 80 from the antiwar coalition Code Pink joined forces with Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his party.
'Homeland' and 'Modern Family' big winners at Emmy Awards

'Homeland' also won top acting awards for Claire Danes and Briton Damian Lewis as Showtime's first-ever best drama honoree prevented 'Mad Men' from winning its fifth straight best drama Emmy.
Winter of the World

The second book of Ken Follett's 'Century' trilogy is a gift to lovers of popular fiction.
Modern Parenthood London 2012 Olympics: A family postcard from the Games

A British-American-Australian family from Qatar goes to the London 2012 Olympics and learns – in attending everything from track to archery to beach volleyball – that they support Team World.
North Korean lifts three times his body weight at Olympics

With the feat, North Korea's Om Yun Chol on Sunday joined an elite group of weightlifters. He gave thanks to North Korea's late leader Kim Jong-il.
British sailor looks to continue medal-winning ways at London Games

Ben Ainslie will attempt to capture his 4th Olympic gold medal at the London Summer Games, which start next month.
Asma Assad, Syria's first lady, faces sanctions, contempt

The European Union slapped sanctions Friday on Asma Assad, the 36-year-old wife of the president who for the past decade offered a veneer of respectability to one of the world's most opaque and ruthless dictatorships.
Global News Blog Good Reads: Remembrances of Vaclav Havel, Christopher Hitchens, and Kim Jong-il (video)

The passing of two great writers, Havel and Hitchens, may not cause currencies to fluctuate or armies to go on standby as Kim Jong-il's death has today. But the influence of their words will live on.
12/19/2011 09:23 am
Verbal Energy Are we really good with this? Well, no.

Is 'I'm good' really a universal American response to 'How are you?'
11/23/2011 08:00 am
Dan Wheldon: Death of IndyCar driver rattles 'fearless' racing culture

While IndyCar already plans to introduce a safer car next year, the death of Dan Wheldon is spurring calls for other safety measures, including some introspection on the part of drivers.
10/17/2011 03:28 pm
Top Picks: Phantom at 25, Hugh Laurie hosts 'Great Performances,' and more

London theater production of Phantom of the Opera shown in US movie theaters for musical's 25th anniversary, Hugh Laurie hosts New Orleans blues episode of PBS' 'Great Performances,' Al Kooper writes online music column for 'old people' and more top picks.
09/23/2011 04:03 pm
Top Picks: Korean food, hipster farmsteads, self-appointed superheroes, and more

A culinary tour of South Korea on PBS, farming skills for city dwellers, a documentary on caped vigilantes, and more recommendations.
08/04/2011 03:17 pm
Chapter & Verse What if Princess Diana were still alive?

Novelist Monica Ali – and others – indulge in speculation over alternate endings to the story of the Princess of Wales.
06/29/2011 02:56 pm
Culture Cafe ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ interview with Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin talks about his role in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’, working with Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush and ‘you know…being a man.’
05/23/2011 05:31 pm
Jamie Oliver gets rude awakening in LA

Jamie Oliver had smashing successes in England and Huntington, W. Va., where he has hosted his 'Food Revolution' show in past seasons. This season he's in LA, and the city has yet to embrace him. Will a dejected Jamie Oliver give up on the City of Angels?
04/15/2011 01:20 am
Stir It Up! Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole is a classic slice of English culinary heritage.
02/25/2011 10:00 am
Top Picks: Tips for going green, Coachella, and BAFTA

An online guide to green living, the Coachella music festival, British academy awards, a documentary on Eliot Spitzer, and more recommendations.
02/07/2011 03:28 pm
Waiting for Forever: movie review

The sole redeeming virtue of 'Waiting for Forever' is that it's not effective enough to make us buy its misguided point of view.
02/04/2011 07:27 pm
American Idol apologizes for Steven Tyler but delivers John Wayne Schulz

American Idol producers highlighted Steven Tyler's antics Wednesday with a phony apology. But for John Wayne Schulz, no apologies needed.
02/03/2011 08:55 am
Vox News Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People ... and Gen. David Petraeus?

Barbara Walters' '10 Most Fascinating People of 2010' list includes the usual scrum of celebrities, but it took a serious turn by adding Gen. David Petraeus, commander of US forces in Afghanistan.
12/10/2010 12:10 pm
Stir It Up! Apple and smoked mozzarella mini calzones

Little pockets of simple loveliness.
11/29/2010 09:58 am