Oscar night
What a difference a month makes. Not even considered a close runner-up to "Lincoln'' when nominees were announced Jan. 10, "Argo'' has become a top contender to take home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 85th annual Academy Awards presentation Sunday night. Find out why in this weekend's TV, Arts & Entertainment section. And don't miss PARADE magazine's article on this year's Oscar night host, Seth MacFarlane.




Price is right

Time to buy? For many, 2013 may be the year to finally buy a home. House prices seem to have hit bottom, and in some places they're inching up. We walk you through the new rules of buying a house. Journal Sunday




Games & Gadgets: At your fingertips

If you're bored with the apps on your phone, spice things up a bit with highly rated offerings from the entertainment categories of iTunes and Google Play. You'll find a list of the most popular apps - including Dice With Buddies and Akinator the Genie - in this weekend's Mobilewalla feature on the Games & Gadgets page. And don't miss the comprehensive review of the Basis B1 Band, a new personal activity tracker worn on the wrist, in the popular Gadgetry column.