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In the first public confirmation of the succession plan, a top official in the ruling party indicated to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as leader of the reclusive communist nation.

While Xboxes, PlayStations and Wiis top holiday wish lists, sales of more traditional games are increasing. Industry insiders say board game sales were up by more than 20 percent last year, and they're expected to be even higher this year as people look for cheaper entertainment.

Payroll company ADP said private employers added 32,000 jobs last month, topping forecasts by private economists. The report is seen an early indicator of the government's closely watched monthly employment report due Friday. Meanwhile, a private trade group said the service sector expanded in April, but at a slower pace than expected.

British comic Russell Brand is known for his outlandish appearance, sharp wit and no-holds-barred language. He's put his over-the-top comedy on the page with his new memoir My Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs, and Stand-up.

As Valentine's Day approaches, one person who doesn't get mushy about it is food writer Nigella Lawson. Still, she jumps at the chance to make her own cupcakes. "I think that adults have some sort of yearning for childish things, childish foods," Lawson notes. "And I don't mean that disparagingly."

South Dakota's Kristi Noem, who narrowly defeated four-term incumbent Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, has said her top priority in Washington will be the debt and the deficit.

West continues to surprise and defy expectations with his highly anticipated new album. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is loud, dense, over the top and heavy on the dark and twisted. But what's beautiful feels buried under ponderous ruminations on sex, fame and money.

Students began protesting outside the university center nearly two weeks ago, citing moldy dorm rooms and other problems. They say they won't leave until their demands are met.

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.

Last month, the Chinese player posted on social media that a former top Communist Party official had assaulted her a decade ago. She then dropped out of sight, prompting concerns for her safety.