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The Pilgrim by Hugh Nissenson

Acclaimed Author Illuminates Genesis of America's Religious Preoccupation

Hugh Nissenson's book, The Pilgrim, reveals the harsh life and strict religion of early American Puritans

Five leading ladies are competing for the Oscar for best actress in a leading role. All have offered weighty performances but some are a cut above.

Emotion Could Propel Lead Actress to Top in Oscar Race

Veteran Meryl Streep faces fierce competition from first-time nominee Viola Davis

Artist Gets Laughs by Doing Simple Things the Hard Way

Joseph Herscher’s special form of mechanical humor, in a video called The Creamed Egg, reaches it's end goal - making people laugh

Katherine Heigl in a scene from "One For The Money."

Hapless Heroine Leaps from Novel to Silver Screen in 'One for The Money'

Movie centered around bounty hunter stars Katherine Heigl and is based on popular novels by Janet Evanovich

Annie Leibovitz discusses 'Pilgrimage,' an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC.

Annie Leibovitz Takes New Path in 'Pilgrimage'

Photographer, known for her photos of celebrities, spent two years taking pictures without any people in them

Ms Magazine cover

Ms. Magazine Celebrates 40th Anniversary

In 1972, feminist periodical promised to offer readers a forum to connect to nascent women's movement

Martin Scorcese's film "Hugo" earned the most Academy Award nominations, leading with 11.

'Hugo' Leads Oscar Race With 11 Nominations

Silent film 'The Artist,' nabs 10 nominations

Susan Orlean, author of the book "Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend"

'Rin Tin Tin' Recounts Dog's Rise to Stardom

Animal became US star after rescue from French battlefield

Thomas Horn portrays a boy who loses in father in the 9/11 attacks in "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."

'Extremely Loud' Hits Incredibly Close to Heart

Film follows boy suffering the loss of his father after 9/11 attacks

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