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'Encyclopedia Brown' author Sobol dies at 87

Donald J. Sobol, author of the popular "Encyclopedia Brown" series of children's mysteries, has died. He was 87. More »'Encyclopedia Brown' author Sobol dies at 87

FILE - This file image of a screen grab provided by Google Inc. on Dec. 1, 2011 shows the YouTube website. A new study finds that YouTube is emerging as a major platform for news, one to which viewers increasingly turn for eyewitness videos in times of major events and natural disasters. (AP Photo/Google Inc., File)

Study: Viewers turning to YouTube as news source

Uma Thurman gives birth to a baby girl

It's a girl for Uma Thurman and her financier boyfriend. More »Uma Thurman gives birth to a baby girl

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Comic-Con wraps after 4 days of pop-art indulgence AP - 4 hrs ago

This year's 43rd annual Comic-Con festival may be over but die-hard fans of the pop-culture celebration already have their minds on next year's show. More »Comic-Con wraps after 4 days of pop-art indulgence

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Sid, voiced by John Leguizamo, center, surrounded by his family in a scene from the animated film, "Ice Age: Continental Drift." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox)

While Batman lurks, 'Ice Age' tops box office AP - 17 hrs ago

With Batman lurking, the prehistoric critters of "Ice Age: Continental Drift" ran off with the box office, earning $46 million in their opening weekend, according to … More »While Batman lurks, 'Ice Age' tops box office

This cover image provided by Vogue shows the August 2012 issue of "Vogue," featuring French actress Marion Cotillard that will be available on newsstands on July 24. It’s possible that Cotillard could have been replaced as a love interest for Christian Bale’s Batman in the movie, “The Dark Knight Rises” because she was due with her first child around the beginning of filming for the third installment in the franchise. Director Christopher Nolan tells the August issue of Vogue magazine he wanted to “figure it out.” (AP Photo/Vogue)

Nolan delayed 'Dark Knight Rises' for Cotillard AP - 1 hr 4 mins ago

It's possible French actress Marion Cotillard could have been replaced as a love interest for Christian Bale's Batman in the movie "The Dark Knight Rises" More »Nolan delayed 'Dark Knight Rises' for Cotillard

Springsteen, McCartney silenced by London curfew AP - 2 hrs 49 mins ago

Concert organizers pulled the plug on rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney after the pair defied the sound curfew at London's Hyde Park, silencing their microphones … More »Springsteen, McCartney silenced by London curfew

Former Calif. ranch of Roy Rogers sells for $645K AP - 28 mins ago

A 67-acre Southern California ranch that once belonged to the late King of the Cowboys Roy Rogers has been sold for $645,000. More »Former Calif. ranch of Roy Rogers sells for $645K

J.H. Wyman, Anna Torv, Lance Reddick, Jasika Nicole, John Noble and Joshua Jackson take a final bow at the "Fringe" screening and panel at Comic-Con on Sunday, July 15, 2012, in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

'Fringe' cast bids tearful goodbye to Comic-Con AP - 16 hrs ago

There were no doppelgangers at the final panel for "Fringe" at Comic-Con, but there were plenty of tears. More »'Fringe' cast bids tearful goodbye to Comic-Con

This undated image released by Guy Oseary shows pop star Madonna, center, during the filming of her music video for her new single, “Turn Up The Radio,” in Florence, Italy. The video will premiere on Vevo on Monday, July 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Guy Oseary)

French party to sue Madonna over swastika image AP - Sun, Jul 15, 2012

France's far-right National Front said Sunday that it plans to sue Madonna after the singer showed a video at a Paris concert that contained an image of the party's … More »French party to sue Madonna over swastika image

FILE - In this file photo of a video game image released by Microsoft/343 Industries, a scene is shown from "Halo 4." (AP Photo/Microsoft/343 Industries, File)

Everything you need to know about Comic-Con AP - 19 hrs ago

This weekend's Comic-Con has turned out to be an old-fashioned revival meeting. As in, revival of hobbits, Superman, the Lone Ranger, Godzilla, Captain Hook, Dracula, … More »Everything you need to know about Comic-Con

Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Philippa Boyens, Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage and Elijah Wood speak at the "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" panel 2012 Comic Con on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con crowd goes crazy for 'Hobbit' footage AP - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

If reaction to "The Hobbit" footage at Comic-Con is any indication, Peter Jackson has another couple of blockbusters on his hands. More »Comic-Con crowd goes crazy for 'Hobbit' footage

In this Tuesday, July 10, 2012 photo, a photographer takes a picture of "Chain Reaction," a sculpture by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad, in Santa Monica, Calif. After years of erosion by the ocean's salt air, "Chain Reaction" is not in danger of exploding but of falling down. With repairs estimated to cost $300,000, city officials say the work by the late Conrad is a work of art that Santa Monica can no longer afford. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Aging anti-war sculpture prompts explosive debate AP - 14 hrs ago

For decades the big, black mass of chain link that's piled up outside the Civic Center has alternately awed and inspired, annoyed and confounded, and, perhaps most often, …More »Aging anti-war sculpture prompts explosive debate

Oversight panel disciplines 2 judges in Lohan case AP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

A California oversight panel has disciplined two Beverly Hills judges for their handling of a Lindsay Lohan drunken driving case. More »Oversight panel disciplines 2 judges in Lohan case

COMMERCIAL IMAGE - Bryan Cranston at AMC's "Breaking Bad" Autograph Signing and Panel on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in San Diego.(Photo by John Shearer/Invision for AMC/AP Images)

'Breaking Bad' fifth season premieres at Comic-Con AP - 23 hrs ago

There are no aliens, zombies or vampires in "Breaking Bad," but that didn't deter fandemonium for the show at Comic-Con. More »'Breaking Bad' fifth season premieres at Comic-Con

Study: YouTube source for news, disaster footage AP - 11 hrs ago

A new study has found that YouTube is emerging as a major platform for news, one to which viewers increasingly turn for eyewitness videos in times of major events and …More »Study: YouTube source for news, disaster footage

Robert Downey Jr. speaks at the "Iron Man 3" panel 2012 Comic Con on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Marvel announces its upcoming slate at Comic-Con AP - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

Robert Downey Jr. made a Tony Stark-like entrance Saturday into the San Diego Convention Center's largest exhibition hall, dancing up through the aisles among more than … More »Marvel announces its upcoming slate at Comic-Con

Extra content for 'Halo 4' unleashed at Comic-Con AP - 23 hrs ago

"Halo 4" will forward new missions to players. More »Extra content for 'Halo 4' unleashed at Comic-Con

Anna Paquin speaks as actor Stephen Moyer looks on at the True Blood panel on the third day of Comic-Con convention held at the San Diego Convention Center on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)

Cast spills 'True Blood' hints at Comic-Con AP - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

There's more supernatural wackiness in store for the sex-crazed residents of Bon Temps.More »Cast spills 'True Blood' hints at Comic-Con

"Extreme dancers" perform, hanging from the Millennium Bridge in London with St Paul's Cathedral in the background during London 2012 Olympic Festival, Sunday, July 15, 2012. The performance "Surprises :Streb," choreographed by New Yorker Elizabeth Streb, takes place on various London's landmarks. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Daredevil dancers perform at London landmarks AP - 23 hrs ago

Daredevil dancers have sky-walked, bungee-jumped, and tumbled across some of the British capital's best-known landmarks ahead of the Olympic Games. More »Daredevil dancers perform at London landmarks

Henry Cavill speaks at "Man of Steel" panel 2012 Comic Con on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

'Man of Steel' flies into Comic-Con with footage AP - Sat, Jul 14, 2012

There are lots of people dressed like Superman at Comic-Con, but the real guy — or at least the actor playing him in the latest Superman film — made a surprise appearance …More »'Man of Steel' flies into Comic-Con with footage

AP's weekend Comic-Con coverage roundup AP - 19 hrs ago

This weekend's Comic-Con has turned out to be an old-fashioned revival meeting. As in, revival of hobbits, Superman, the Lone Ranger, Godzilla, Captain Hook, Dracula, … More »AP's weekend Comic-Con coverage roundup