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Australian Author: The New J.K. Rowling?

The Wall Street Journal | DALYA ALBERGE | Posted 10.26.2009 | Books

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In a success story reminiscent of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's, Ms. James is a mother and first-time author who is going from nothing to becomin...

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JK Rowling Joins Twitter: Harry Potter Author Doesn't Follow, Won't Tweet

Posted 09.29.2009 | Technology

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Harry Potter author JK Rowling has finally gotten a Twitter account-- but don't expect her next novel in Tweets. The Telegraph reports Rowling deci...

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J.K. Rowling Medal Objected To By Bush Officials Over Witchcraft

Think Progress | Zaid Jilani | Posted 11.24.2009 | Politics

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The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civil award, and is given to individuals who have contributed to: 1) the security or nationa...

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Craig Ferguson & Jeffrey Tambor Spoof CBS PSAs (VIDEO)

Posted 09.06.2009 | Comedy

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Craig Ferguson and "Arrested Development" patriarch Jeffery Tambor satirized the "CBS Cares" PSAs that run regularly on the network last night. Both m...

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Harry Potter Now UK's Top Tourist Attraction

GlobalPost | Posted 08.16.2009 | World

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By Vivian Ho | GlobalPost LONDON -- Stonehenge has one serious challenger for most popular tourist attraction of England: Harry Potter, boy wizard,...

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Movie review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Marshall Fine | Posted 08.14.2009 | Entertainment

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It's hard to imagine anyone who isn't already engrossed in the Harry Potter series of films deciding, "Oh, gee, I think I'll see the new one -- even though I haven't seen any of the others."

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Vatican: Harry Potter Film Shows Good Vs Evil

AP | Posted 08.13.2009 | World

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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican lauded the latest Harry Potter film on Monday, saying "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" made the age-old debat...

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What Would Dumbledore Do?

Andrew Slack | Posted 08.09.2009 | Entertainment

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The confidence demonstrated by Harry Pottercharacter Albus Dumbledore, is something that has been exhibited by the Dr. Kings, the Gandhis, the Aung San Suu Kyi's in facing great tyrannies.

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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Premiere: PHOTOS

Huffington Post | Katy Hall | Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Hogwarts classmates Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint weathered the rain Tuesday night at the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Bloo...

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Global Campaign Calls On G8 Leaders To 'Make Their Mothers Proud', Fight For Maternal Health

Huffington Post Contributors | Posted 08.07.2009 | World

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A global campaign backed by international figures including Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Emma Thompson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yoko Ono, Wendi Murdoch,...

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The Moral of the Story Is...

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 06.18.2009 | Comedy

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Jilly Gagnon

Allow me to fill you in on all the dangerous, deadly, evil subtexts to your favorite fond memories...so that you'll never be so foolish as to enjoy them for what they are on their faces, again!

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J.K. Rowling Quits Multiple Sclerosis Charity With "Sadness And Regret"

AFP | Posted 05.10.2009 | Entertainment

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Multi-millionaire Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said Thursday she had quit as patron of a Scottish charity for multiple sclerosis because the organ...

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'Quidditch' Introduced By UK School

Guardian | Posted 05.07.2009 | World

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The magical sport of Quidditch has become a reality for pupils at a secondary school after they devised their own "muggle" version of the game. The s...

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New JK Rowling Book Goes On Sale Around The World

AP | BEN McCONVILLE | Posted 01.04.2009 | Media

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — The latest magical tome by J.K. Rowling has started to fly off bookstore shelves. Rowling launched "The Tales of Beedle t...

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New JK Rowling Book Hits Shelves Tomorrow

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 01.03.2009 | Entertainment

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LONDON — Recession-hit booksellers are hoping for a magical boost from a new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. "The Tales of Beedle the...

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J.K. Rowling Wins Copyright Claim

AP | LARRY NEUMEISTER | Posted 10.09.2008 | Entertainment

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NEW YORK — A judge ruled Monday in favor of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling in her copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan and Web site ...

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Karl Rove's Slytherin Strategy For John McCain

Deanie Mills | Posted 09.14.2008 | Home

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If the JK Rowling books have any contemporary political relevance, we know the casting: Voldemort, played by Karl Rove; Lucius Malfoy, played by John McCain; Slytherin house, played by conservative Republican operatives, and the RNC

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Rowling At Harvard: Failure And Imagination Are Good

AP | JAY LINDSAY | Posted 06.13.2008 | Entertainment

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — J.K. Rowling stressed the crucial importance of imagination during a speech Thursday at Harvard University's spring commencem...

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J.K. Rowling Wins Privacy Appeal

AP | Posted 05.15.2008 | Entertainment

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LONDON — A court ruling in favor of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has set the stage for a trial on whether publication of photos taken of her...

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Harry Potter Fan Weeps On Stand During Rowling's Suit

AP | DAVID B. CARUSO | Posted 05.03.2008 | Entertainment

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%meta(topic:ap_topic:general entertainment;subtopic:other;%) NEW YORK (AP) _ A Harry Potter fan who wants to publish an encyclopedic guide to the pop...

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Bernanke Joins J.K. Rowling As Harvard Class Day Speaker

Harvard Crimson | ADITI BALAKRISHNA | Posted 04.18.2008 | Business

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Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben S. Bernanke '75 will take to the steps of Memorial Church in June as this year's Class Day speaker, the University...

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JK Rowling Says She Contemplated Suicide

AP | Posted 04.01.2008 | Entertainment

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling said she contemplated suicide as she suffered from depression before her rise to success, according to an interview w...

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Last "Harry Potter" Book To Become Two Films

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

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LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter was the center of seven novels, but he'll star in eight films. The final book in the wildly successful series will be...

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