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In softcover fiction, Jill McCorkle's cluster of retirees faces death with humor and sorrow. In nonfiction, Lawrence Wright peeks into the world of Scientology, Simon Garfield charts a history of maps, Jonathan Cott recalls his friendship with John and Yoko, Duncan Wall spins yarns about the circus and Mark Binelli welcomes us to his Detroit.

The Tops Friendly Markets grocery store opened on Jefferson Avenue on the East Side of Buffalo in 2003. It was a long road to get there.

Also: Obama holds online "fireside hangout"; January home foreclosures fall; horsemeat discovered in European meat may include a tranquilizer; disheveled passengers on a disabled cruise ship will face a lengthy bus ride when they dock; and billionaire Warren Buffett is buying ketchup maker, Heinz.

Also: Russia walks back talk of shift in stance on Syria; UBS reported to be in talks about penalty; no deal yet on avoiding "fiscal cliff;" Ambassador Susan Rice explains why she said no.

Also: Outrage in Bangladesh after factory fire kills scores; "Cyber Monday" gets going; battle for Damascus is said to be on; Powerball jackpot hits record $425 million.

Also: supporters and opponents of Egypt's new constitution rally in Cairo; Mali army overthrows another prime minister; Apple's new map app gives dangerous directions in Australia; and a man goes nude in an exhibition of nude men.

Also: Viral video shows Rutgers basketball coach abusing, insulting players; investigation continues in killings of Texas prosecutors; heaviest strikes since truce in Israel, Gaza; and Jane Henson, Muppets collaborator, dies.

Also: Death toll continues to rise in Algeria; investigators visit manufacturer of Boeing 787's batteries; Notre Dame football star will go on camera with Katie Couric.

The millionaire tax was a campaign promise from French President Francois Hollande. Film star Gerard Depardieu famously fled the country to avoid paying the tax.

The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "moral role in confronting evil" into question.