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5 fairy tale movies coming to the multiplex

'Mirror Mirror' is only the beginning – here are 5 more fairy tale movies coming soon.
Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
10 sequels based on a classic book

10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
10 great movies by Steven Spielberg

As his direction of 'War Horse' gets awards buzz, here are 10 of Spielberg's best films
6 perfect gifts for the book lover in your life

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Crocodile cell phone accident sends croc to the doc

After being swallowed by a crocodile, cell phone still audible. Aquarium workers say croc has been lethargic and may need medical attention if phone doesn't come out on its own.
Arizona shooting reverberates in Congress. Can it change the culture?

In the halls of Congress, the Arizona shooting has prompted calls to tone down violent rhetoric. But it will take more than reformed lawmakers to change politics' tough-talking culture.
Jared Lee Loughner: seeking insight from his reading list

Jared Lee Loughner's favorite books include many with anti-government themes.
Food Safety Act: five food recalls that rattled the industry

The Senate's passage of the Food Safety Act, the most sweeping food-safety law in 70 years has thrown a spotlight on the US food supply. Here are five of the most recent high-profile food safety cases:
California's budget crisis: What happens when the pixie dust runs out?

California has balanced its budget by including lots of hoped-for revenues and delayed payments and other tricks that only postpone the inevitable.
In Pictures: Arrrrr you ready for some pirates?
Angelina Jolie is more than a pretty face for Pakistan flood relief

Angelina Jolie, a veteran of humanitarian work, has traveled to more than 20 countries. Pakistan’s crisis was greater in scope than any she had ever witnessed, Angelina Jolie said.
'Twilight: Eclipse' taps magical powers of youth tradition

'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' strips away the otherworldliness of vampires and werewolves, appealing to the imaginations of the young.
Not Tiger Woods: Important stories from 2009 you may have missed

Barack Obama and Tiger Woods dominated headlines in 2009. Here are some vital news stories that didn't get as much play.
Review: 'Michael Jackson's This Is It'

A rare behind-the-scenes look at a master entertainer, his perfectionism and prowess.
The Children's Book

In her best novel since “Possession,” A.S. Byatt spins a tale from details of the life of children’s book author Edith Nesbit.
Classic book review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

There's still every reason to be wild about Harry.
Jackson memorial: Unity the keynote

In a spectacle befitting the ultimate entertainer, friends and fans pay tribute to a man whose music touched millions worldwide.
Going up?

At a rock-climbing wall, a mother understands: Sometimes a little slack is all that a child needs.
Words that retain a certain roguish appeal

The Monitor's language columnist considers the swashbuckling vocabulary of piracy.
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.
Reviews of "Science Fair" and "The Maze of Bones"

Science and history are made fun in these lively tales.
New in theaters

'The Orphanage,' a Spanish horror film, delivers more goose bumps than anything Hollywood has served up in years. And "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," follows the adventures of Crusoe, a gigantic, cuddly creature.