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Another Teen Critic Disappointed by Movie of Sendak's Book

Asian stock markets advanced in Monday's trading, with South Korean shares gaining for the first time in four days. China also recovered from early losses, despite numbers showing that third-quarter growth slipped to 9 percent.

Airs Sunday, August 16 at 10:30 p.m.

Directorial Debut of Writer From The Wrestler

In an address to the nation from New Orleans Thursday evening, President Bush outlined a massive reconstruction plan to restore areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He touched on areas from rebuilding electrical systems to mail delivery as he pledged substantial federal help.

When writer Lori Gottlieb couldn't afford to take her son on a vacation to Hawaii this year, she signed him up for swim lessons instead. Gottlieb knew times were tight, but nothing prepared her for the parade of part-time swim instructors she met pool-side.

This week, Comic-Con International, the largest comics and pop culture convention in the world, begins at the San Diego Convention Center. Back in the early 70s, Comic-Con was a much more focused and intimate affair, started by San Diegans who love comic books and science fiction. We'll talk with three of the original founders of Comic-Con.

Western countries are calling on Russia to resolve its dispute with Ukraine over natural gas prices. Moscow has shut off gas supplies to Ukraine for a second day. Energy companies in Europe say their flow of Russian gas hasn't been affected. But concern is mounting that a prolonged standoff may threaten deliveries to Western Europe.

During husband President George W. Bush's second term, first lady Laura Bush has become a more public figure on Afghanistan, Myanmar and other foreign policy matters. She has become an asset abroad for an otherwise unpopular administration.

The talk about building a new NFL stadium in Los Angeles got more serious this week. First, billionaire Phillip Anschutz said he would be willing to finance a new stadium in downtown L.A. if certain conditions are met. Plus, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn is leading efforts to fast track the Anschutz Entertainment Group's stadium proposal. What does this all mean to the Chargers? Which city will win the race to build a new NFL stadium?