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5 crowd-pleasing holiday specials
Looking for something holiday-themed that the whole family will enjoy? These five specials have stood the test of time and will be loved by young and old alike.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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4 truly American novels
These books center on residents of the USA in different eras all trying to find success.
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Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved
'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
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6 stories that made Christmas what it is today
From 'A Christmas Carol' to 'The Nutcracker,' these six stories have become essential to the holiday season.
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Culture Cafe
TV's best holiday episodes – from Festivus to Holiday ArmadillosTV has been host to various memorable holiday episodes, from the 'Community' gang becoming Rankin/Bass-like characters to the 'West Wing' staffers experiencing a sobering winter season. Here are a few of the best.
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Chapter & Verse
Who is Saint Nicholas?Writer Adam C. English explores the life of the man behind the myth in his book 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus.'
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5 crowd-pleasing holiday specials
Looking for something holiday-themed that the whole family will enjoy? These five specials have stood the test of time and will be loved by young and old alike.
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'Pilgrims' pour into Sandy Hook Village after massacre (+video)
As church bells pealed in Sandy Hook Village Sunday, people from across the region came to the site of the school shooting to offer teddy bears and roses as they tried to sort out a national tragedy.
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Why more people didn't die in Clackamas mall shooting
Improved police practices and greater public awareness about what to do in an 'active shooter scenario' may have limited casualties during the Clackamas mall shooting Tuesday in Portland, Ore.
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Why no new Christmas carols?
We're still singing songs from the nineteenth century. Why nothing newer?
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Mall Santa fired for being naughty, not nice
Mall Santa fired from his job at The Maine Mall after parents reported that he was rude and grumpy. Santa was fired after a local TV station aired a story and parents posted complaints about him on Facebook.
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Santa and co. battle a villain in 'Rise of the Guardians': movie review
The movie has its charms, but children might find the movie too intense.
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Nativity display lawsuit: Atheists vs. Christians in Santa Monica (+video)
Nativity display lawsuit: A 60-year Christmas tradition ended in Santa Monica this year. But California churches have filed a lawsuit to bring back the Nativity display in a Santa Monica park.
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New York City marathon runners redirect energy into charity (+video)
Hundreds of runners wearing New York marathon shirts and backpacks full of supplies went to hard-hit Staten Island. Other would be NYC marathon runners raised funds and donations for Sandy victims at Columbus Circle.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Global News Blog
What do Yemenis want from the West? Whitening strips, for one thing.Correspondent Adam Baron becomes a sort of Santa Claus upon return from the United States to his new home in Sanaa, Yemen.
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Modern Parenthood
Mission happiness: Go on a mission, find happiness in the journeyGoing on a mission – collecting sea glass at the beach, visiting every baseball stadium, or trying every flavor of ice cream at the local store – creates an 'atmosphere for growth' for achieving goals and feeling happy.
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Modern Parenthood
Katie Holmes-Tom Cruise divorce: dealing with religious splitsThe Katie Holmes-Tom Cruise divorce news makes this author wonder how the couple's daughter, Suri, will deal with the alleged split in her parents' religious views. The author was a year older than Suri when her own parents – a Jew and a Roman Catholic – divorced.
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4 truly American novels
These books center on residents of the USA in different eras all trying to find success.
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Valentine's Day and 5 other great Google doodles (+video)
The Valentine's Day Google doodle animation is sure to melt anyone's "Cold, Cold Heart." But is this Valentine's Day doodle the best Google doodle video? Here are five of our past favorites.
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Oscars: 10 family films the Academy loved
'Hugo' and 'War Horse' aren't the only family films to get recognized with Oscar nominations
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2012 economic outlook: What's in store for next year?
With the housing market and auto sales showing some signs of life, pundits predict a better economy for 2012. But the ripple from a European downturn could erode the economic pace in the US.
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Horizons
Happy Holidays: Six symbols of Christmas Google-styleGoogle has Happy Holidays doodle. This doodle celebrates the season with a two-dimensional holiday light display.
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Global News Blog
In Germany, postal elves reply to Christmas letters with messages of joy, hopeSeven towns in Germany have special post offices dedicated to answering children's Christmas letters, which letter writers see as a chance to undermine seasonal greed and instill joy and hope.
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Global News Blog
Christmas bonanza decks streets, storefronts of New DelhiThe Christmas 'blitz' is a relatively new phenomenon in New Delhi, but it's a big one.
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Christmas craze fills Chinese malls, if not its churches
Christmas commerce – and karaoke – are proving highly popular in China.
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Songs that sparked a passion
Seasonal music intrigued Ronald Clancy so much, it provided the impetus to begin a collection.
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Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don’t Have in Search of Happiness We Can’t Buy
Christmas shopping out of control? "Shiny Objects" may be your next best read.
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Stocks fall late, erasing midday gains
Stocks slid in late afternoon trading. The Dow lost 66 points Tuesday to close at 11954, after gaining as much as 126 points earlier. Stocks on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also suffered losses.
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