Myths and Facts About Thanksgiving

By Mike Krumboltz - Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:26PM EST

Thanksgiving is a uniquely North American holiday. But are those "facts" we learned in school really true? Is Plymouth Rock an actual, well, rock? Did the pilgrims really eat turkey and pumpkin pie? And who made the holiday "official&q Read More

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Good news for folks looking to escape "family time" and take in a movie — you'll have plenty of options this week. There are several new films opening in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the critics are weighing in with their takes o Read More

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Disney Debuts First Black Princess

By Claudine Zap - Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:22PM EST

The new Disney fairy tale movie, "Princess and the Frog" has a familiar storyline. (Girl kisses frog. Weird stuff happens.) But the look is new: The debut of Disney's first African American princess. Read More

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Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Zhu Zhu pet hamster (Searches increased by 3,205%). The motorized pet is a top gift this holiday season. The toy's story starts with, what else, inspiration from YouTube. Read More

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Stay Safe this Friday

By Mike Krumboltz - Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:15PM EST

A typical shopping trip doesn't result in broken bones and injuries. No need for strict safety measures 364 days a year. But on Black Friday? That's when an ounce of prevention can save you a pound of flesh at the emergency room. ... Read More

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Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Black Friday coupons (Searches increased by 3,175%). Websites are already promoting deals for the day after Thanksgiving. Read More

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New faces stirred the Search box this week. Folks quickly turned to the Web to learn more about the president's half-brother, a vilified soccer player, and a 2-year-old who helped deliver his baby brother. Catch up on these stories and more with the Buzz Read More

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New Record for "New Moon"

By Claudine Zap - Posted Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:12PM EST

The vampire sequel "New Moon" may not be scoring big with critics. But that sure won't be true for the box office. Hordes of Twi-hards stampeded movie theaters for a first look at a midnight viewing. In fact, fans helped make the teen sensation Read More

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Horror at the Movies: Popcorn

By Claudine Zap - Posted Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:29PM EST

We would want to be the last ones to ruin movie night, but this just in from Center for Science in the Public Interest: Chowing down on a medium popcorn and soda is the calorie equivalent to three McDonald's quarter-pounders and 12 — yes 12 — Read More

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Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Lebron James' house (Searches increased by 1,586%). The basketball star's 35,000 square-foot abode will include a barber shop, sports bar, and a casino. Read More

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