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'Haunting Melissa': a horror series for your iPad and iPhone

Nick Roman and Bianca Ramirez

The producer of the horror movie "The Ring" has a new ghost story out — but this one's tailored to a much smaller screen.

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The etiquette and rules of taking free samples (Poll)

Michelle Lanz and Lauren Osen | Take Two

Just how many free samples is too many? Dan Pashman of The Sporkful podcast and blog joins the show with some tips.

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UCLA study pinpoints which cities, states have the most gay parents

Gay couple Jeffrey Parsons (R) and Chris

Take Two

UCLA researcher Gary Gates took a new look at census data and found that small and oftentimes more conservative towns have higher concentrations of gay couples raising children.

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Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Screening Of "The Doors Mr. Mojo Risin': The Making Of L.A. Woman"

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.

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Phil Solomon's dreamlike films come to LA

Robert Garrova

Filmmaker Phil Solomon's works are coming to Los Angeles, beginning with an installation at Young Projects at the Pacific Design Center.

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Mark Bittman on eating 'Vegan Before 6' for better health

Take Two

NY Times food columnist Mark Bittman talks about his latest book, "VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good."

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From the heart of Egypt's revolt, The pulse of artistic life

Egyptian folk singer Dina El Wedidi performs at Qasr El Nil Theater during the Downtown Cairo Arts Festival. Wedidi says efforts to revitalize venues like the Qasr El Nil are important because there aren't enough places for musicians of the post-revolutio

Leila Fadel | NPR

Egypt's capital has been associated with protest and political upheaval, but an arts festival attempts to clear away the dust and revitalize a once-glorious cultural hub.