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Florida puppeteer accused in child porn caseupdated: Sat Jul 28 2012 12:20:00

On his website, Ronald William Brown posed with puppets, boasted about birthday party performances and offered workshops for school groups.

Cops: Puppeteer wanted to kill, eat boyupdated: Sat Jul 28 2012 12:20:00

Brooke Baldwin reports on a puppeteer who chatted online about killing, kidnapping and eating a boy from his church.

Source: DNA at Occupy protest similar to material on victim's CD playerupdated: Thu Jul 12 2012 09:57:00

DNA found on a chain used by protesters believed to be aligned with the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York appears to be a "similar profile" to DNA recovered in the unsolved murder of a Julliard student in 2004, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

TV stars on Broadway: Growing trend and winning formula updated: Fri Jun 08 2012 11:45:00

Despite what people think, The Great White Way isn't a vast wasteland filled with has-been stars, television talent competition show rejects and washed-up celebrities; it's actually a draw for high-wattage thespians who want some fat on which to chew.

Grammy winner creates haven for kidsupdated: Mon Mar 26 2012 14:56:00

One member of the Grammy award-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo garners praise for more than just his rhythm.

No ordinary circus, the 'Cirque' comes to town, pitches big top on California beachupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 20:33:00

At last, the circus came to town.

New York City on saleupdated: Thu Dec 29 2011 17:07:00

As families head home after the holidays and children return to school, New York City is on sale for travelers willing to brave the cold temperatures in exchange for lower prices.

Las Vegas 'magic' comes to 'The Nutcracker'updated: Fri Dec 16 2011 11:06:00

"The Nutcracker" ballet, as most North Americans know it, is about magic. A wooden toy transforms into a prince, mice and toy soldiers engage in battle, a little girl journeys to a sugar-coated paradise where she is treated to a series of decadent dances.

Review: 'The Muppets' is a nostalgia trip for kidultsupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 11:25:00

Remember the Muppets? Silly question -- you're old enough to read, so they probably helped teach you.

African spoken word artists go from page to podcastupdated: Fri Nov 18 2011 07:45:00

It began as an annual festival to host local poets in and around Cape Town but thanks to the power of technology the ancient art of African story-telling is spreading around the world.

Las Vegas' best new attractionsupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 11:06:00

What lies behind the walls of Wayne Newton's Vegas estate? Penguins and Elvis memorabilia, as it turns out. And come next spring, when Newton's Casa de Shenandoah opens as a museum, you'll be able to see this collection for yourself.

Comedians honor Will Ferrell with Mark Twain humor awardupdated: Tue Oct 25 2011 01:24:00

The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell.

Patricia Modell, actress and wife of Art Modell, dead at 80updated: Wed Oct 12 2011 19:04:00

Actress Patricia Modell, who was married to former Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell, died Wednesday, the Ravens organization announced. She was 80.

People.com: Dancing with the Stars: Who Scored the Best?updated: Tue Oct 11 2011 12:32:00

David Arquette and Hope Solo also wowed the crowd on Monday night's episode

People.com: Nancy Grace Promises 'More Action' on Dancing with the Starsupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 16:53:00

The HLN host blogs about surviving another elimination and taking on the waltz

Google honors Jim Henson with Muppets doodleupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 22:23:00

The man behind the Muppets, Fraggle Rock and many of Sesame Street's most beloved puppets got a 21st-century shout-out Friday, in the former of an interactive "doodle" atop Google's main search engine page.

People.com: Nancy Grace Introduces Dancing with the Stars Partner Tristan MacManusupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 10:32:00

"He's pushing me around the ballroom dance floor like I'm a wheelbarrow," Grace says of Tristan MacManus

Winehouse toxicology report releasedupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 02:43:00

CNN's Phil Black reports on the just-released toxicology report on Amy Winehouse.

'No illegal substances' found in Amy Winehouse's system, family saysupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 02:43:00

Toxicology tests have found that "no illegal substances" were in singer Amy Winehouse's system at the time of her death last month, her family said Tuesday.

Family, friends bid Winehouse farewellupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 14:21:00

Family and friends attend a private funeral service in London for Amy Winehouse. CNN's Atika Shubert reports.

No Winehouse autopsy before Mondayupdated: Sun Jul 24 2011 10:05:00

An autopsy to determine what killed singer Amy Winehouse will not be scheduled before Monday morning, London's Metropolitan Police said Sunday.

Amy Winehouse dead at 27updated: Sun Jul 24 2011 10:05:00

Singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment Saturday at age 27.

Singer Amy Winehouse found deadupdated: Sun Jul 24 2011 02:52:00

Singer Amy Winehouse, infamous for erratic public behavior, arrests and drug problems, was found dead at her apartment in London Saturday, police and her publicist confirmed. She was 27.

Strauss-Kahn case prompts legal fallout?updated: Mon Jul 11 2011 10:29:00

Rape survivors worry about potential fallout from the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case. CNN's Susan Candiotti reports.

N.Y. community groups, activists unite to support Strauss-Kahn accuserupdated: Mon Jul 11 2011 10:29:00

Despite admitted lies about her past and before the grand jury, the maid at the center of the sex assault case against French financier Dominique Strauss-Kahn is getting support from at least a dozen New York City community groups, activists and religious leaders.

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed stands up for Arabs' right to laughupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 06:59:00

When Ahmed Ahmed, an Egyptian-American stand-up comic, started doing comedy tours of the Middle East his friends in the U.S. assumed he was performing at military bases.

'Mormon' musical, 'War Horse' play win big on Broadwayupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 11:19:00

"The Book of Mormon," a musical satire about religion written by the creators of "South Park," and "War Horse," a British play about a boy's search for his beloved horse, dominated the 65th annual Tony Awards Sunday night.

'The Book of Mormon' wins best musicalupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 11:19:00

The best of Broadway is honored at the 65th annual Tony Awards.

People.com: Book of Mormon Sweeps Tony Awards - No Surpriseupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 10:51:00

Frances McDormand and Sutton Foster also land in Broadway's winners circle

Opera returns to Japanupdated: Thu Jun 09 2011 08:02:00

An international performing arts company returns to post-quake Japan. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

CNNMoney: 'Black Swan' gig lifts ballerina's dance businessupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 19:34:00

It's not easy running a fledgling business and working with a big celebrity at the same time.

U.S., China militaries need to work together, Chinese general saysupdated: Wed May 18 2011 20:01:00

China's top military officer said Wednesday there is a "gaping gap" between the militaries of the United States and China.

People.com: Kym Johnson's Emotional Return to Dancing with the Starsupdated: Tue May 17 2011 14:04:00

After a horrendous fall, the pro competes again with partner Hines Ward

The National Theatre's 'War Horse'updated: Thu May 12 2011 07:12:00

A short clip from the National Theatre of Great Britain's production of "War Horse."

Puppet masters who make 'War Horse' come to lifeupdated: Thu May 12 2011 07:12:00

As they whinny in pleasure, rear up in distress or paw the ground impatiently with their hooves, it's impossible not to feel that the animals on stage before you are living, breathing beings.

People.com: Dancing Recap: How Did Injured Ralph Macchio Do?updated: Tue May 10 2011 11:52:00

He's got a bad knee, but Chelsea Kane and Hines Ward come in strong

People.com: Ralph Macchio Is Proud of 'Raunchiness' - and Earning a 10updated: Tue May 03 2011 15:54:00

"I'm feeling pretty good," the actor says after dancing the quickstep and the cha cha

People.com: Tonys Love Mormon But Snub Daniel Radcliffeupdated: Tue May 03 2011 14:31:00

The South Park duo's musical The Book of Mormon scores 14 nominations

People.com: Who Kissed This Time on Dancing with the Stars?updated: Tue May 03 2011 10:51:00

One pair gives a lip-smacking performance, another rebounds

People.com: Kendra Wilkinson Dances with Confidence for the First Timeupdated: Tue Apr 19 2011 15:15:00

Despite earning a low score on Monday, "I give myself a 10 for how good I felt," she says

People.com: Hines Ward Pulls Ahead on Dancing with the Starsupdated: Tue Apr 19 2011 11:56:00

The NFL star is atop the leaderboard after a night of patriotic performances

Marijuana school opens in Maineupdated: Wed Apr 13 2011 09:45:00

Marijuana State University teaches people how to grow and distribute medical marijuana. WCSH has more.

Is your college major marketable?updated: Wed Apr 13 2011 09:45:00

College majors are a funny thing. Some students know exactly what they want to major in before they even start the school year. Others don't declare until a year or so down the road.

People.com: Kirstie Alley's Take on Her Dancing Tumble: 'So What?'updated: Tue Apr 05 2011 13:50:00

Partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, whose leg went out during their rumba, says, "I'll be fine"

People.com: Bret Michaels Sues CBS and Tony Awards over Head Injuryupdated: Sat Mar 26 2011 20:48:00

The rocker seeks unspecified damages after his June 2009 show mishap

People.com: Kendra Wilkinson: 'I Was So Nervous' on Dancingupdated: Wed Mar 23 2011 11:33:00

"I have a fear of the stage, a fear of the audience," the reality star says

People.com: Kirstie Alley, Kendra Wilkinson Make Dancing Debutsupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 13:30:00

PEOPLE weighs in on the best, the worst and the big surprises as season 12 begins

Ex-'Karate Kid' scores big on 'DWTS'updated: Tue Mar 22 2011 12:20:00

Ralph Macchio says it was "a nice victory" after receiving high scores on the "Dancing with the Stars" premiere.

People.com: 5 Browns Quintet Perform in Wake of Dad's Sex Abuse Revelationsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 13:08:00

The family of musicians maintain a professional demeanor during their first concert since the scandal broke

In the shoes of a ballerinaupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 07:19:00

"icon" looks at the relationship between shoemaker and ballerina with Tamara Rojo, one of the Royal's principal dancers.

Keeping the world's greatest dancers on their toesupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 07:19:00

They are the most important element of a ballerina's costume: Pointe shoes, which allow dancers to stand on the tips of their toes, can make the difference between an amazing performance and a dismal show.

Nacho Duato, the Spaniard planning to revolutionize Russian balletupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 08:48:00

Most artistic directors' first day leading a new ballet company is all about meeting the dancers. But for Nacho Duato it's a challenge just to find the rehearsal room.

Russia's ballet revolutionupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 08:48:00

Ballet choreographer, Nacho Duato the first non-Russian for a century to take command of a major Russian ballet company.

Monita's blog: The art of balletupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 07:12:00

When I was eight, my mother enrolled me in ballet classes. I loved it. Every Saturday we would trek across town to the building that housed the big bright room with the large mirrors. We would sit in the waiting room with the other girls my age, all of us in our pink leotards and soft pink satin shoes, with our moms at our side.

Natalie Portman: I'm a pleasure seeker, not self-punisherupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 09:03:00

Living a role for a movie is hard work -- living the physically punishing life of a ballet dancer is even harder. But it's worth it when you get awarded with a Golden Globe for your efforts.

Imam of controversial N.Y. mosque proposal to begin U.S. speaking tourupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 06:27:00

The imam behind the controversial Islamic community center and mosque planned near the site of the September 11 attacks in New York will begin a nationwide speaking tour next month to promote the project and encourage interfaith dialogue, a spokeswoman said Friday.

Imam: 'Dream' of mosque still aliveupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 06:27:00

The founder of the Cordoba Movement and spiritual leader of the proposed new mosque near ground zero talks to CNN.

The ballet company that employed Chanel and Picassoupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 02:16:00

Glamorous, avant-garde and ground-breaking -- when the pioneering dance company Ballets Russes burst onto the Paris scene in 1909 it transformed classical ballet forever.

January on icon: Balletupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 06:30:00

As Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky's controversial ballet-horror film "Black Swan" rolls out internationally, CNN's arts and culture show icon steps into the world of pointe shoes and tutus.

Embattled N.Y. imam launches initiative to bridge discordupdated: Thu Dec 09 2010 06:26:00

The controversial head of a Muslim congregation in New York announced the launch of a "multinational, multifaith movement" meant to improve understanding and build trust between "people of all cultures and faith traditions," according to a statement released Tuesday.

People.com: Does Bristol Palin Deserve to Be in the Dancing with the Stars Finale?updated: Wed Nov 17 2010 15:49:00

Tell us if you support Palin or if someone else should compete for the disco ball trophy

People.com: Dancing: Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough's 'Flawless' Nightupdated: Tue Nov 16 2010 12:32:00

The frontrunners earn straight tens for a their cha cha and their waltz

People.com: Real Housewives: Rate Sheree Whitfield's Ballroom Dancingupdated: Mon Nov 15 2010 14:52:00

Did you have the same reaction as Kandi, Kim or NeNe?

People.com: Bristol's Parents Pay For Friends and Family to Attend Dancing with the Starsupdated: Wed Nov 10 2010 08:48:00

"Bristol is down there without a team," Sarah Palin says. "We'll send 'em down"

People.com: Dancing's Brandy and Jennifer Grey Tie at the Topupdated: Tue Nov 09 2010 13:08:00

The female frontrunners both earn near-perfect scores on a night of double dances

SI.com: Jeff Pearlman: Merriman will experience quite a change of scenery in Buffaloupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 12:12:00

Twenty-five years have passed, yet when his memories uproot him from his perfectly pleasant existence as a Phoenix-based salesman and send him back to a darker, windier, colder place, Bruce Mathison still feels the chill.

People.com: Dancing with the Stars: Jennifer Grey Is Back on Topupdated: Tue Nov 02 2010 13:30:00

The actress returns to the top of the leader board, tying with frontrunner Brandy

Architecture's man of the yearupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 08:37:00

Icon meets the La Biennale man of the year, Rem Koolhaas and looks back at some of his achievements.

American ballet company heads to Cubaupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 14:59:00

CNN's Adriana Hauser speaks with two members of the American Ballet Theater Company, before a historic trip to Cuba.

People.com: Jennifer Grey Nabs Dancing with the Stars' First 10updated: Tue Oct 12 2010 16:51:00

The Dirty Dancing star ousts Audrina Patridge from the number one spot again

Turkish delight: Contemporary cool in Istanbulupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 10:04:00

Istanbul may be two millennia old, but there's nothing dated about its cultural scene. While the domed city is best known for its ancient attractions, it's also buzzing with a vibrant contemporary arts and design scene.

'Dancing' keeps on juking and jivingupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 05:54:00

Go behind the scenes with CNN as the stars react to their performances in Week 3 of "Dancing with the Stars."

Imam at center of controversy named in lawsuitupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 05:31:00

The imam whose proposed Islamic center near ground zero has stirred a passionate controversy is now the defendant in a lawsuit, according the paperwork filed Tuesday at Hudson County Superior Court.

Maher: Muslims key to winning warupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 05:31:00

Bill Maher sounds off on the Islamic center controversy, the war on terror and U.S. relations with nonradical Muslims.

Donald Trump: Offer still standsupdated: Sat Sep 11 2010 15:08:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Donald Trump who has offered to buy the proposed site of the New York Islamic Center.

Trump's offer for Islamic center site called a 'pathetic' PR attemptupdated: Sat Sep 11 2010 15:08:00

Donald Trump's offer to buy the lower Manhattan site where a Muslim group plans to build an Islamic community center is just a "pathetic" attempt to get publicity, said the lawyer for one of the land owners.

Fla. Pastor: Imam Musri lied to usupdated: Fri Sep 10 2010 13:24:00

Rev. Terry Jones says there is no doubt the end of the Quran burning was quid pro quo for moving the NYC mosque.

CNNMoney: Trump wades into NY Islamic center controversyupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 18:44:00

In an effort to end the controversy surrounding a proposed Islamic center in lower Manhattan, real estate mogul Donald Trump has offered to buy the property at a 25% premium.

Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national securityupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 11:42:00

The religious leader behind plans to erect an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York's ground zero said Wednesday night that America's national security depends on how it handles the controversy.

New details emerge about proposed Islamic Centerupdated: Tue Aug 31 2010 14:21:00

New details emerged Tuesday about the controversial "Park51" project, involving the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque in New York City.

It's easy being green at the Smithsonianupdated: Wed Aug 25 2010 17:59:00

Forget red versus blue. The nation's capital is seeing green.

Family members of 9/11 victims support and denounce NYC Islamic centerupdated: Wed Aug 25 2010 14:15:00

A coalition of at least 40 religious and civic organizations Wednesday announced the creation of an alliance to show support for the Islamic community center and mosque proposed to be built near New York's ground zero.

Dueling rallies over NYC mosqueupdated: Mon Aug 23 2010 10:08:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti covers rallies for and against a proposed mosque and Islamic center near ground zero.

Protesters rally against, for planned Islamic center in New Yorkupdated: Mon Aug 23 2010 10:08:00

With chants and banners, opponents of the planned construction of an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero faced off Sunday with demonstrators in favor of the facility.

Wilco's Solid Sound Festival a successupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 18:24:00

The Chicago rock band Wilco took over the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art from Friday, August 13, through the weekend to throw the first Solid Sound Festival, a celebration of art, music, comedy, film, and community.

Is America Islamophobic?updated: Fri Aug 20 2010 18:06:00

TIME's deputy international editor discusses a new cover story that delves into that very question.

California interfaith leaders back 'ground zero' Islamic centerupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 18:06:00

A group of 60 interfaith leaders in California called for Americans "to rise above the rancorous shouting match" as they spoke out Friday in favor of a controversial Islamic center near "ground zero" in New York.

NY Governor: Wounds of 9/11 not healedupdated: Thu Aug 19 2010 05:18:00

New York Gov. David Paterson talks about the controversial proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero.

Paterson proposes finding compromise site for Islamic centerupdated: Thu Aug 19 2010 05:18:00

New York Gov. David Paterson says he'd like to discuss plans for an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero in Manhattan with its developers to see whether a compromise site can be found.

Police accuse woman of stabbing her two niecesupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 07:04:00

A woman babysitting her two young nieces Saturday night was arrested after police say she stabbed the girls multiple times in their Katonah, New York, home across the street from property owned by Martha Stewart.

Aunt accused of stabbing niecesupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 07:04:00

Police arrest a New York woman accused of stabbing her two young nieces. News 12 Westchester reports.

Soul singer Al Goodman diesupdated: Wed Jul 28 2010 11:14:00

Al Goodman, who sang baritone on such soul classics as "Love on a Two Way Street" and "Special Lady," died Monday, his family told CNN.

Palin: Muslim facility near Ground Zero an 'unnecessary provocation'updated: Tue Jul 20 2010 09:36:00

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has called plans to build a community center and mosque near the site of the 9/11 terror attack in New York City an "unnecessary provocation."

People.com: Constantine Maroulis Looks Forward to Becoming a Dadupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 17:33:00

The Idol alum and his girlfriend Angel Reed are expecting, and he says that's "a beautiful thing"

Landmark commission hearing may determine future of ground zero mosqueupdated: Tue Jul 13 2010 06:51:00

New York's Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday to decide whether a century-old building near ground zero is worth preserving.

Tributes low-key for Michael Jackson death anniversaryupdated: Thu Jun 24 2010 12:48:00

Don't look for an album filled with artists covering his tunes, or a prime-time star-studded tribute blowout to mark the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.

People.com: Scarlett Johansson & Denzel Washington Named Broadway's Bestupdated: Mon Jun 14 2010 11:09:00

"Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be on Broadway," exclaimed Tony winner Johansson

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