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Time editors have selected Pope Francis for the magazine's 2013 Person of the Year.

Many vegans will attest that, of all the animal products they used to eat, cheese was the toughest to give up.

Those who have dreams of someday playing "Disney Infinity" with Jack Sparrow or Wreck It Ralph in "The Incredibles" playset or driving with Lightning McQueen on Mars in the "Toy Story" playset may have to keep those dreams dormant.

Legendary game show host, Bob Barker, returns to 'The Price is Right" this week to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special week of shows centering on Pet Adoption.

For the first time in the history of the "Donkey Kong Country" series, Cranky Kong will be a playable character, Nintendo announced in a press release obtained by Examiner on Monday.

"Breakthrough Entertainment," in collaboration with Phoenix Movie Examiner, is giving its listeners an opportunity to see a free advance screening of the Weinstein Company's new dramedy " " takes a look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma ... (more)

If you're still deciding what to do on New Year's Eve, here's a good idea, LA Travel Diva Examiner and celebrity favorite FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place is whipping up a special French Riviera-inspired evening created by Executive Chef Pascal Lorange.

A devoted dog who had been rescued by her guardians returned the favor on Sunday - saving her entire family from a raging house fire in Ashland, Va., reported WTVR News .

Bread is one of the best things in life, especially when it comes to sweet breads like banana bread and pumpkin bread.

Ever wondered who owns the most expensive engagement ring on the planet? Is it a celebrity, an heiress, or a royal? The experts over at financesonline.com have dug up the numbers to uncover the diamond clad ladies who make up the list of the 10 Most Expensive and Beautiful Engagement Rings.

Best of the Web Today columnist James Taranto on why the Golden State's exchanges aren't as successful as touted.

In the Phoenix version of the Craigslist Chronicles, we are going to look at the local Phoenix Metro, Tucson, and Flagstaff listings which will show billiard cues for sale throughout the state, and allow players, collectors, or businesses the chance to find a good deal.

Examiner has confirmed that WildTangent v Ultramercial will be held over until after the Alice v CLS case is heard and decided in 2014.

There are three elephants at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle and each day, they produce 900 pounds of waste.

A man was shot multiple times and killed while visiting a friend Sunday night at an apartment complex east of downtown Atlanta .

The 2014 Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified schedule will feature more than 20 points events and four season-opening non-points events at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida.

"I think I'm most looking forward to just getting to play and interact with other good local musicians," said Orlando based singer/songwriter Ben Cook .

She told him "goodbye" at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and left for her veterinary clinic in Lynwood, Washington.

In a few minutes your LA Beauty Products Examiner will step into the shower to test the new VOL shampoo, conditioner and spray from New York fashionistas' mane man/celebrity super stylist Angelo David.

Espresso Yourself at The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon at 10 a.m. A $5 donation to support local creative arts is suggested.