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Of 32 diets ranked by a panel convened by U.S. News & World Report, the DASH diet came out on top. Never heard of it? It's not a buzzword, but it's been around for a long time, and there's solid evidence that it works, not just for weight control but also to lower high blood pressure.

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: 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: Homeless man given boots by New York cop chooses to go barefoot again; Russia urges North Korea to cancel planned rocket launch; Egypt's courts shut down.

The Tops Friendly Markets grocery store opened on Jefferson Avenue on the East Side of Buffalo in 2003. The newly remodeled store will reopen to the public on July 15.

Also: Convicts who made dramatic escape captured in Canada; University of Central Florida locked down after apparent student suicide and discovery of weapons, explosive devices.

Also: Tens of thousands take to streets of Tunis for funeral of slain opposition leader; car bombings target Shiites in Iraq; EU leaders try to reach budget deal; Bush family's emails are hacked.

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.

This week, we've got annoying holiday movies, chatty White House insiders, and cheese.