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Mike Wallace: the legendary '60 Minutes' career that almost wasn'tMike Wallace, who died this weekend, considered another path after covering the 1968 presidential campaign. But in the end, he set a high standard for serious long-form investigative journalism.
'Bully' downgraded to PG-13 as ratings system assailed from all sidesAntibullying advocates wanted 'Bully' to be bumped from R to PG-13 so teens could watch it. But family groups are appalled by the language. Did the process work or fail?
Setback for legal marijuana? Pot raid rattles top cannabis crusader.A federal raid on the marijuana businesses of Richard Lee has convinced the legal-marijuana leader to take a step back. It could mark an important moment for the movement.
Ordinary heroes: Two extraordinary rescues from burning carsA Good Samaritan in Richmond, Va., pulls a man from a burning car. In Florida, two teenage boys rescue a couple after a car crash.
Spike Lee and Geraldo: Why is a good apology so hard to find?The number of reported public apologies has skyrocketed recently, yet the quality of those apologies is plummeting. The trend appears to have captured Spike Lee and Geraldo Rivera.
'Bully' movie to be released 'unrated.' Will that allow more kids to see it?Because of crude language, the award-winning movie 'Bully' was initially given an 'R' rating. But the documentary is being released 'unrated' in the hopes of reaching its target audience.
'Hunger Games' leads Hollywood's dramatic turnaround'The Hunger Games' posted the third-best opening in US history, adding to Hollywood's surge after a poor 2011, which saw the worst ticket sales in 16 years.
‘Mad Men’ fans count down to tonight’s fifth season premierWill ‘Mad Men’ protagonist Don Draper’s dark secret come to light? Will Peggy Olson keep breaking sexist barriers? Can Roger Sterling keep ‘living like he’s on shore leave?’ And will Pete and Trudy ever dance the Charleston again?
A Bush-era victory in culture wars: faith-based initiativesDespite federal budget cuts, faith-based initiatives appear to be a Bush victor in the culture wars. Experts say its legacy is that it overcame the cultural resistance to using religious organizations as part of social service delivery.
'Hunger Games' fandom: Can it become a force for good?'The Hunger Games' is filled with themes of social justice, but efforts to motivate the fandom to fight hunger and join other causes have faltered. The films could change that.
Cover StoryVideo game nation: Why so many playA journey through the world of video games, which 183 million Americans play – 25 percent over age 50. What's behind the fascination?- How video games help war vets'Serious video games' are now used for everything from educating about Somalian piracy, to explaining childbirth, to helping soldiers cope with the trauma of war.
‘Hunger Games’ is an opportunity to bond for many familiesFamily members have been reading ‘The Hunger Games’ books and plan to see the movie together next week. Tales of multigenerational bonding over this harsh parable abound.
Five myths about video games
Top video game markets in the world- Video game trivia, part 2: On to the next level
OK, you got 10 out of 10 on the easy quiz. You think you know something about how video games get made? Their history? What role they play in American culture? Here's the hard quiz. Get your game face on. Let's see how you do. Hey! We see you. Stop 'Googling' before you click on the answer.
- Video game trivia: How much do you know?
From the origins of the industry to the number of American youth who play, a quiz on video games, based on the Monitor's Mar. 19 weekly cover story.
The next 'Potter'? 'Hunger Games' takes kids to darker, more violent place.The buzz over the 'Hunger Games' movie suggests a new blockbuster young-adult franchise is being born. But the coming-of-age tale set in a fascist future has less humor than 'Potter.'
Three in 10 young adults live with parents, highest level since 1950sA weak economy and high debt levels are prompting more young adults to return to the family nest, a new survey shows. Perhaps surprisingly, most are happy with their living arrangements.
Bath salts: police and hospitals befuddled by new drug crazeBath salts are a synthetic powder that acts like cocaine and can be bought over the Internet or in some convenience stores. Hospitals and drug experts are trying to play catch-up.
