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If it seems moderately insane that an 80-year-old actor who gets plenty of television and film work should suddenly be trying Broadway, you haven’t been paying attention to William Shatner’s career arc.

The unexpected is what he does.

Santorum makes the case that not only is he an authentic conservative but the most electable GOP candidate versus President Obama.

Romney's ad, on the other hand, is more biographical, intended to reinforce his Michigan roots for voters. His ad, called "Growing Up," also aims at leveling Romney with average voters by showing him driving a car around what appears to be Detroit or its suburbs.

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is under way, and dogs are being pampered, brushed and cajoled to walk before the event's judges.

And in a competition for canine actors held out West, Martin Scorsese's attempt to rally support for a Hugo star falls short.

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Even if you're not trying to avoid gluten, flourless recipes may be appealing for other reasons — namely, their simplicity and spare ingredient list.

With these indulgent treats, you'll never notice what's missing.

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In a state so auto-industry dependent, it would seem dubious to call for GM and Chrysler to go through the regular bankruptcy process with all their uncertainties and pain.

Experts inside and outside the industry at the time and since said bankruptcies would have meant millions of jobs lost.

But Romney's position could appeal to many Michigan conservatives who opposed the bailouts.

The critically acclaimed New York Int'l Children's Film Festival has announced the line-up for its 2012 anniversary event.

The nation's largest festival for kids and teens will present four weeks of groundbreaking and thought-provoking new works, including 100 new films, new feature premieres, six short film programs, filmmaker Q&As and

The producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer are keeping quiet about their plans for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.

What was once considered a normal rate will now be considered a tax hike. Reverting to the status quo is now politically dicey.

That could affect Social Security's financing over the long haul.

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You may think you know your favorite love songs, but inside them is darkness.

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The Republican presidential candidate said the movement represents "true intolerance."

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