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Five places to get two dinners for under $30

Helen Schwab: January brings to Charlotte the clever Restaurant Week, giving diners a shot at $30 meals that usually cost more. So we decided February should be for lovers - of a bargain.

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Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody | Associated Press | February 11, 2012

Whitney Houston, 76p x 50p, file photo. use in highlight only when in breaking news alert spot

Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday. She was 48.

Whitney Houston dies
Hudson to honor Houston at Grammys

Back-stabbers surprise Charlotte bachelorette

By Mark Washburn | E-mail | February 10, 2012

Blakeley Shea left the show sobbing in this week's episode of 'The Bachelor.'

Houston recalled as happy in days before death | 5:48AM
Filmmaker Douglas Trumbull receives honorary Oscar | 6:13AM
Houston's body taken to morgue; autopsy planned | 5:23AM
Clooney, Pitt, Streep due at British film awards | 6:48AM
Bobby Brown on Miss. stage: 'I love you, Whitney' | 3:03AM
Bobby Brown on Miss. stage: 'I love you, Whitney' | 2:53AM
Bobby Brown on Miss. stage: 'I love you Whitney' | 1:53AM
Pre-Grammy gala celebrates Whitney Houston's life | 6:43AM

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'The Vow' is wit with a hint of edge

It's like a Nicholas Sparks novel - with a smidgen less sap.

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'Vow' co-stars make lovin' look easy
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Forgetful tales make memorable films

Rachel McAdams can't remember. She can't remember the car wreck involving a Meat Loaf song, she can't remember her hottie husband and she can't remember making 'The Notebook.'