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23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays
A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.
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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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4 noteworthy new novels: What happens when a past love reappears?
These four new novels all feature the specter of a past relationship.
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'Downton Abbey': 10 highlights from the new book
A new book about "Downton Abbey," released before the season 2 premiere on Jan. 8, provides insight into the show.
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'Downton Abbey': catch up before the season 2 premiere
Whether you missed the first season and want to start watching now or just need a refresher, here's what happened at Downton Abbey last season.
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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.
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Monitor picks: Southern recipes, local news online, and movie music
A new Southern cookbook, a website that unites local newspapers, and the thrilling soundtrack to J. J. Abrams' 'Super 8', and more recommendations.
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Antiques Roadshow sets record with rhinoceros horn cups
Antiques Roadshow made one man very happy this weekend by informing him that his rhinoceros horn cups were worth a lot more than he ever imagined.
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Meatless Monday: Zucchini tomato goulash
This hearty goulash creates a lively side dish or vegetarian meal.
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Top Picks: Johnny Depp, PBS's 'Masterpiece Mystery!,' Placido Domingo, and more
Johnny Depp's animated comedy 'Rango' comes to DVD, PBS's 'Masterpiece Mystery!' follows an Italian detective, Placido Domingo sings in a very special presentation of Verdi's Rigoletto, and more recommendations.
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In Pictures: Fourth of July traditions
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Top Picks: 4th of July on PBS, letters to Harry Potter, jazz masters, and more
PBS presents their annual "A Capitol Fourth" concert, Harry Potter's fan mail, Sony celebrates 40 years of jazz, and more recommendations.
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Q&A with Jerry Rothwell, director of 'Donor Unknown'
'Donor Unknown' director Jerry Rothwell speaks about the inspiration for his film, the characters and the filming process.
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PBS and JetBlue partner up to keep kids reading all summer long
"Soar with Reading" offers in-flight packages to entertain young travelers with reading games.
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Lessons from Mormon TV denial of Playboy channel
When KSL-TV, the Mormon-owned NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City, decided not to carry “The Playboy Club" prime-time drama, the station took a stand for its values – and community choice in TV viewing.
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LulzSec and Anonymous team up, plan digital destruction
LulzSec and Anonymous have joined forces, and "any government or agency" is the target.
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The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits
A TV journalist tracks the ‘next wave’ of terrorists – the home-grown variety.
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What is LulzSec?
LulzSec recently claimed responsibility for an attack on the website of the US Senate. What drives this shadowy group of pranksters?
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DocPoint festival celebrates Finnish documentaries in New York
Notes on the DocPoint Encounters in NYC at Scandinavia House in New York City, June 9, 2011.
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Sony hackers: Yet another network intrusion
Sony hackers keep coming as the company detects another intrusion. With a target on its back, what can the company to keep Sony hackers out?
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Wake for Brazil's 'greatest black activist' do Nascimento highlights racial progress
A diversity of Brazilians who turned out for the public wake of Abdias do Nascimento, who fought for black rights in a country that imported far more African slaves than America.
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Stop the press! It's no news conference ...
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's first-ever official session with reporters was a reminder just how useful a term 'the press' still is.
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Obama's British codename: Is it an insult?
Scotland Yard gave President Obama the codename of "chalaque" during his visit to Britain. The Daily Mail says it's a derogatory term in Punjabi. Asra Nomani's grandmother confirms it's not a nice term in Urdu or Hindi either.
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Will Ferrell wins Mark Twain prize for humor. Was he the best pick?
Will Ferrell is lauded as being a fearless comedian with a sharp eye for the quirks of American culture, but some say he lacks the gravitas to be a national prize-winner.
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Accolades galore for Jim Lehrer as he opts to exit 'PBS NewsHour'
Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer will relinquish the anchor's chair at 'PBS NewsHour' on June 6. Media analysts credit him for the newscast's 'fact-based,' 'well-reasoned,' and 'civilized' approach.
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Top Picks: 'Eliza Doolittle' album, a documentary about Bhutto, Paul Simon's 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more
A self-titled album from English singer Eliza Doolittle, a documentary about Benazir Bhutto, Paul Simon's new album 'So Beautiful or So What,' and more recommendations.
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Why I watched Trump and the birthers instead of PBS News Hour
Why was someone like me, who craves 'real, thoughtful news' glued to the ridiculous spectacle of Donald Trump and the birthers? Because shaking our finger in righteous anger makes us feel more in control of a complicated world. We just need to channel that anger into self-awareness.
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Top Picks: 'Jazz for Japan,' a new book from Michael Connelly, 'We are Rising,' and more
A benefit album for Japan recorded by 25 jazz musicians, Michael Connelly's latest courtroom drama 'The Fifth Witness', an album produced for the RPM Challenge, and more recommendations.
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Scope of Alabama's tornado-spawned humanitarian crisis grows
Churches, nonprofits, and government support teams race toward Alabama as tornado victims wander the rubble. Toothbrushes, clean water, and a roof to sleep under are among the most pressing needs.
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Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of April 25, 2011
Readers write in about defense spending and the cost of undeclared wars as well as the US Civil War legacy.
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