'New Moon' among popular movies that aid literacy

Movies based on books, such as the "Twilight" series, may draw millions of people to theaters, but they also inspire people to sit down and read a book. "(Sales) definitely pick up before the movie comes out and during the opening weekend," one Russo's Book employee said.

UPDATED: Boy stops dog attack with jiujitsu choke hold

Drew Heredia, 9, said he and a friend were walking a small dog Dec. 30 when a larger dog attacked them. Heredia said he jumped on the attacking dog and applied a choke hold that he learned while taking Brazilian jiujitsu classes.

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