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Fireworks go off in New York Harbor to celebrate the 125th birthday of the Statue of Liberty, October 28, 2011.
Photo: Reuters

Statue of Liberty Celebrates 125th Birthday Before Going Online

Ceremonial cannon shots, fire boats spraying water in New York harbor were part of festivities marking Lady Liberty’s anniversary

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Rhys Ifans as Edward De Vere in "Anonymous"

'Anonymous' Suggests Shakespeare Didn't Write a Word

What if, instead, the plays, sonnets attributed to him were work of worldly English aristocrat?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

Islamic Galleries at the Met Have a Grand Reopening

Objects on display span nearly 13 centuries, many cultures, include items ranging from paintings, architectural works to medieval Korans

Hollywood Highlights »

Scene from "Footloose"

Texas Teens Fight Anti-Dancing Law in 'Footloose' Remake

Professional dancer-turned-actress Julianne Hough co-stars with video music performer Kenny Wormald in latest version of 1984 classic

Michael Shannon in Take Shelter

Existential Gloom Theme of Two New Movies

Take Shelter, Melancholia performed well at the Cannes Film Festival and could produce Oscar nominees

View of the minaret of the Paris Mosque (file).

Film Depicts How Paris Mosque Sheltered Jews During WWII

'Les Hommes Libres' recounts little-known chapter of French history

Music »

Jeff Golub's "The Three Kings" CD

Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub Hopeful Despite Going Blind

Optic eye nerve collapse caused musician to lose eyesight but he intends to continue living a full life

Glen Campbell's album, "Ghost on the Canvas"

Glen Campbell Bids Farewell to Recording Career With Final Album

Critics describe 'Ghost On The Canvas' as 'a musical biography'

Singers Jay-Z (R) and Kanye West perform at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, August 28, 2011.

Jay-Z, Kanye Kick Off Tour; Bon Jovi Opens Restaurant

Trek supports hip-hop stars' collaborative album, 'Watch the Throne'; Jon Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen is a 'pay as you can' establishment

Literature »

In "Come, Thief," Jane Hirshfield reflects on the landmarks of a life, including the fact that she found true love at age 49.

Poet Embraces Late-in-Life Love, Tender Sorrows

Jane Hirshfield's 'Come, Thief' is about life's landmarks

In "Maman’s Homesick Pie: A Persian Heart in An American Kitchen," chef Donia Bijan shares not only recipes, but also the story behind them.

Persian Recipes Recall Lost Way of Life

Iranian-American Donia Bijan shares her mother's recipes in 'Maman’s Homesick Pie'

Great white shark bearing down on you? No worries, consult the "The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook."

Survival Guides Turn Nerds into Action Heroes

Books outline how to survive life-and-death situations

Art and Culture »

Fireworks go off in New York Harbor to celebrate the 125th birthday of the Statue of Liberty, October 28, 2011.

Statue of Liberty Celebrates 125th Birthday Before Going Online

Ceremonial cannon shots, fire boats spraying water in New York harbor were part of festivities marking Lady Liberty’s anniversary

Rhys Ifans as Edward De Vere in "Anonymous"

'Anonymous' Suggests Shakespeare Didn't Write a Word

What if, instead, the plays, sonnets attributed to him were work of worldly English aristocrat?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

Islamic Galleries at the Met Have a Grand Reopening

Objects on display span nearly 13 centuries, many cultures, include items ranging from paintings, architectural works to medieval Korans

Lifestyles »

Watches, especially old-time pocket watches, are an enjoyable collectible - both functional and beautiful.

Collectors' Passions Vary from Buttons to Beerbottles

Entire organizations are devoted to people who collect things

Workers look on during the unveiling of Buddh International Circuit, Noida, India, Oct. 18 2011.

In India, Formula One the Odds-On Favorite

Auto-racing enthusiasts, investors pin hopes on possibility that motor sports will go mainstream in nation of rising incomes

Bison is considered more healthful than other meats because it is 40 percent higher in protein than beef, has more iron and potassium than pork, and is 97 percent fat free.

Bison Stampede onto US Menus

But supply can't keep up with demand