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The Eyes Have It

Still Singing the Blues

The Eyes Have It

Vera Farmiga’s steely gaze has bewitched Hollywood’s leading directors, all of whom are clamoring to work with the up-and-coming actress....

Do you ever wonder if George Clooney gets spaghetti sauce on his chin? It’s easy enough to find out … if you know where to look.

Still Singing the Blues

The Mississippi Delta’s history of hard times inspired the art form of blues music. Celebrating that dark legacy may be the region’s tick...

Live from Your Living Room

House concerts are becoming a popular way for independent artists to get up close and personal with their fans.

Yoga to the People

Stretch your budget -- and your body -- with donation-based yoga.

American teens’ math and science scores are dismally low. Competitions like the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair may be the sol...

Tricks of the Trade

In a tough economy, more businesses are turning to old-fashioned bartering.

Puzzle & Quiz Answers

Photographer Paul Nicklen braves subzero temperatures and the occasionally...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Thomas Mallon excerpts the private letters of notable figures in his book ...

No one does legal drama like Law & Order creator Dick Wolf.

Beauty and Brawn

Avatar star Zoe Saldana may look dainty, but she’s tough as nails --...