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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time – readers' choice
What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?
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Bestselling books the week of 5/26/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Commencement 2013: A sampling of advice to this year's college grads
Here are some memorable excerpts from this spring's college commencement addresses.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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21st Century Fox, finally: What took 13 years?
21st Century Fox will be the new name of NewsCorp's entertainment arm, which will be separated from its newspaper and publishing business. So with 21st Century Fox on the way, what happens to 20th Century Fox?
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Global News Blog After shipwreck, Costa Concordia gets the musical treatment
The 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship sinking is the loose inspiration for a new Bollywood-style musical to be filmed in Italy this summer.
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Culture Cafe Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Annie' gets a star in Quvenzhané Wallis
The 'Annie' remake which is being produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will star 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The movie was originally slated to star Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow, but the Smiths will still presumably serve as producers.
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Culture Cafe Alison Brie, Nick Offerman and others will star in 'The Lego Movie'
Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, and other comedy actors will voice characters in the film currently titled 'The Lego Movie.'
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Star Wars actor dies: His 'disturbing' Star Wars role outshone a long career
Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier died this morning in Austin. "Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him," said his family in a statement.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/15/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Chapter & Verse 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' trailer shows a brewing revolution (+video)
The new trailer for 'Catching Fire' shows the aftermath of the Hunger Games as protagonist Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion.
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'Veronica Mars': Will other TV shows become movies through fan support?
'Veronica Mars' made the industry sit up and pay attention when it earned the money it needed to become a movie in 11 hours. What will this mean for fans of beloved canceled TV shows?
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Rebel Wilson of 'Perfect Pitch' hosts MTV Movie Awards (+video)
Rebel Wilson was the comedic host of the MTV Movie Awards Sunday. Rebel Wilson also won two awards for her performance in 'Perfect Pitch.'
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'42' is a dull treatment of Jackie Robinson's story
'42' emphasizes Robinson's ordeal in baseball to the exclusion of everything else in his life.
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'The Angels' Share' is an odd mix of frivolous and socially conscious
'Angels' follows a group of Glasgow toughs who try to pull off a robbery of high-end whiskey.
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Chapter & Verse B.J. Novak will release a book of stories in 2014
"The Office" writer B.J. Novak signed a two-book deal with Knopf. The first title will be a collection of stories based on some of his previous performances.
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'Django Unchained' pulled from Chinese theaters: Did it run afoul of censors?
'Django Unchained' was taken out of Chinese theaters on its opening day. The importer said it was not screened because of a technical issue, but some speculate that Chinese censors may have objected to some scenes in the film.
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Modern Parenthood China adoption diary: Madeleine's ingenious toy inventions
Madeleine likes toys that confound her parents, like a scraggly drawing on pink paper. Maybe it's creativity or an instinct formed in the orphanage prior to her adoption. Maybe she's just being an 8-year-old.
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Culture Cafe Kevin Bacon apology: The actor said sorry for tweeting a key 'Following' spoiler
Kevin Bacon offered an apology to fans on his Twitter page and website for retweeting a comment that gave away a 'Following' plot twist. 'I just wasn't thinking,' Kevin Bacon wrote in his apology, 'Won't happen again.'
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Charlie Chaplin: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read these 10 quotes by Charlie Chaplin, the silent-movie icon most famously known for his character with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and funny walk.
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Does a Star Wars palace in Italy need the army to protect it?
The Royal Palace of Caserta, which rivals Versailles in size and has appeared in several movies, is in such disrepair and so poorly guarded that the local mayor says the military needs to step in.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/8/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Roger Ebert gets his final 'thumbs up'
Roger Ebert's funeral was attended by family, friends, and fans. "It didn't matter to him your race, creed, color," said his widow. "He had a big enough heart to accept and love all."
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Culture Cafe Margaret Thatcher: Her portrayals in pop culture
Margaret Thatcher, like other politicians before and after her, has appeared often in movies, TV shows and stage productions. Everyone from Meryl Streep (who received an Oscar for her performance) to Monty Python comedian Michael Palin has portrayed the 'Iron Lady.'
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Annette Funicello was a Mouseketeer, beach-movie star
Annette Funicello appeared on 'The Mickey Mouse Club' in the 1950s and starred in a series of movies with Frankie Avalon. Annette Funicello died April 8.
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Les Blank dies, leaving legacy of quirky documentary films
Les Blank dies: A documentary filmmaker, Les Blank made movies about garlic, gap-toothed women, Werner Herzog eating a shoe, and Dizzy Gillespie. Blank followed his instincts.
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Halle Berry pregnant with her second child (+video)
Halle Berry pregnant: The Oscar-winning actress is pregnant with her first child by her fiance, Olivier Martinez. Halle Berry had a child with Gabriel Aubry five years ago.
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Wesley Snipes released. Tax evader under house arrest.
Wesley Snipes, released from prison, will serve last four months of his three-year sentence confined in a home. Best known for his work in the 'Blade' trilogy, actor Wesley Snipes' release came after his 2008 conviction for failing to file tax returns on $38 million in earnings.
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Chapter & Verse 'The Great Gatsby' trailer features new plot points, music
'The Great Gatsby' is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the titular character. 'The Great Gatsby' is scheduled for a May 10 release.
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