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First-time director Andres Muschietti's Mama follows familiar fright-film guidelines, but the dedication of its lead actress and its somber, chilly tone make for a committed trip to the archetypical cabin in the woods.

The teachers say the test, which evaluates their performance as well as the students', is a waste of time. The district is planning review of the test's effectiveness but still expects that it will be administered. As protests against standardized tests percolate nationwide, Seattle may cause a greater ripple effect.

The Colorado multiplex where 12 people were killed in July will reopen Thursday night. The private event, for victims' families and first responders, precedes a public reopening Friday. Some victims' families call the reopening insensitive, while others say the community needs to move forward.

Robert Siegel talks with Alan Boswell, Africa Correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, about the fight in Mali between French forces and Islamist militants. Boswell calls Mali the new front line in the war on terror.

Algerian forces attacked the oil and gas facility being held by Islamist militants in the eastern part of Algeria on Thursday. Reports indicated that some hostages were freed, some were killed and some were still in the compound with their captors. Before the Algerian forces attacked, militants said they held about 40 hostages from a variety of countries. Reports say that some militants were also killed in the military operation.

New technology is getting us closer and closer to the point where cars will drive themselves. Automakers are testing and refining systems that will make this happen. But our love for control may keep us from riding in these cars anytime soon.

Quentin Tarantino sure is a cutie, isn't he? No? Agree to disagree. But he is certainly a QT in the world of grammograms — that is, combinations of letters that sound like words. Let puzzle guru Will Hines enlighten you by revealing which celebrities' names contain hidden "grammogrammatical" truths.

You know that "two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun" is a Big Mac. But do you know what's in a McAloo Tikki Burger, or where you can buy one? Host Ophira Eisenberg quizzes our contestants about the international offerings of the Golden Arches.

Music is full of famous birds-- Charlie "Bird" Parker, The Byrds, Andrew Bird — as well as countless songwriters who find birds to be a useful lyrical metaphor. Guest musician Julian Velard rocks out to some tunes and artists that mention types of our avian friends.

General Mills: a Civil War hero, or the parent company of Cheerios? Salute your host Ophira Eisenberg as she deploys phrases or things that sound like they could also be military officers. Contestants must answer in a classic "Sir Sandwich." Sir, Ask Me Another, sir!