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Royal baby photos: Modern monarchs

History is boring and old and royal babies are new and exciting. Lets combine the two — royal babies through history. In the following list, you'll find photos and paintings of some memorable modern monarchs – predecessors of today's expected royal baby.

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Royal baby photos: Modern monarchs

History is boring and old and royal babies are new and exciting. Lets combine the two — royal babies through history. In the following list, you'll find photos and paintings of some memorable modern monarchs – predecessors of today's expected royal baby.
Does Andy Murray's Wimbledon win boost Scottish independence?

Probably not. But it's not as remote a connection as you might think.
Prince Harry can be 'too much army' at Warrior Games – and not embarass anyone (+video)

Britain's Prince Harry lent his considerable clout to the Warrior Games, a four-year-old international sports competition for wounded veterans. He hopes it could be as big as the Paralympics one day.
Olive Press Saudi Arabia sanctions sports for girls for the first time

The move only applies to private schools, perhaps as a test of social receptivity before a possible expansion to public schools. But it's still worth cheering for.
Global News Blog Good Reads: Mars mission, gene patents, cellphone tracking, 'absurd' start-ups, Netflix streamlines

This week's round-up of Good Reads includes a company that aims to turn a Mars colony into reality television, attempts to patent human genes, cellphone users' real feelings about privacy, and a smart focus by Netflix.
Beatles record broken: UK superstar eyes US market

Beatles record broken: Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé is considering following the Beatles across the pond, having broken their record for the most consecutive weeks in the UK's Top 10. Her hit 'Next to Me" is already climbing US charts.
San Diego 2024 Olympics in Tijuana? How a cross-border Games could work.

San Diego 2024 Olympics boosters have included events in Tijuana, Mexico, as a selling point. The USOC is reaching out to potential bid cities, and a cross-border Olympics would be a first.
Terrorism & Security In wake of Boston Marathon bombs, London Marathon reviews security

The London Marathon is set for April 21. Officials say the best way to show solidarity after the Boston Marathon attacks is to go forward.
Culture Cafe Aly Raisman places first on 'DWTS' as Olympic teammates watch

Aly Raisman placed first on the newest episode of 'Dancing with the Stars' with her contemporary routine. Aly Raisman was cheered on by her Olympic teammates Kyla Ross and Gabby Douglas.
Rio gang-rape spotlights problem faced by developing-world cities

The gang-rape ordeal the American woman and her companion endured puts a focus on safety issues as Rio leaders prepare to host both the World Cup and Summer Olympics.
Falklands residents expected to give resounding 'yes' to staying British

Residents of the British-controlled Falkland Islands will vote in a referendum Sunday on whether to remain a British territory. Britain hopes the vote will end a diplomatic dispute with Argentina.
Fox Sports channel to compete with ESPN. Is that possible?

Fox Sports 1 will launch in August with the hopes of taking on ESPN in the 24-hour sports market. There's a lot of money to be made in cable sports, but competing directly with the World Wide Leader will be a tall order for the new Fox network.
Mike Krzyzewski done? Coach K says goodbye to Team USA

Mike Krzyzewski says he's done coaching Team USA after leading the Americans to two Olympic gold medals for men's basketball.
Opinion Fallout from Olympic wrestling takedown – a mother's protest

There's been a furor over the decision not to guarantee wrestling a spot in the 2020 Olympics. Rightly so. I know first-hand what the sport does for young men (including my three sons) and an increasing number of young women. Fortunately, the decision is not final. It's time to speak out.
Pistorius' brother faces culpable homicide charge for 2008 car accident (+video)

Carl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, currently faces a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 car accident in which a woman motorcyclist was killed. Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting of his girlfriend.
Steenkamp family struggles with grief, Pistorius released on bail

Oscar Pistorius spent Saturday at his uncle's home after being released on bail. Pistorius, the double-amputee South African Olympic sprinter, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Steenkamp family has been beset by grief.
Pistorius lived in elite, gated, alternate South Africa

Oscar Pistorius, who killed his girlfriend last week, was granted $113,000 bail today but told he can't live in his posh Silver Woods estate ahead of a June 4 trial date.
Pistorius 'Blade Runner' gets bail, and freedom, after weepy week in court

Iconic South African sports hero told to forsake alcohol, firearms, passport, and to post $113,000 ahead of June 4 trial.
Judge frees Oscar Pistorius on bail as Steenkamp family watches (+video)

Oscar Pistorius ruled to be no threat to society and not a flight risk. South African judge sets bail at about $114,000. Sprinter's hands trembling early but Oscar Pistorius' face unmoved in bail decision.
Oscar Pistorius trial: Is it South Africa's version of the OJ Simpson trial? (+video)

Since Oscar Pistorius was taken into custody on Valentine's Day, accused of murdering his girlfriend, South Africa has seemed to have spoken of little else.
Pistorius weeps in court amid charges of premeditated murder (+video)

Oscar Pistorius wept in court as prosecutors filed premeditated murder charges Friday. Oscar Pistorius, aka the 'Blade Runner,' is charged with slaying his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model. His family issued a statement disputing the criminal charge the 26-year-old athlete faces.
Oscar Pistorius, the 'Blade Runner,' charged with the murder of his girlfriend (+video)

Oscar Pistorius, known as the 'Blade Runner,' was charged with murder Thursday. The South African runner made history at the London Games last year by being the first double-amputee runner to compete at the Olympics.
IOC head Rogge to meet with head of wrestling association

Jacques Rogge, the head of the International Olympic Committee, will sit down with the president of wrestling's governing body to talk about ways to keep wrestling in the 2020 Olympics.
Focus Drugs in sports: Who is winning the doping war?

As scientists close the gap on doping detection, athletes bent on cheating can still game the system. Stricter enforcement from league authorities is critical to redeeming sports scandalized by doping – cycling, baseball, and potentially the NFL.
Olympics move to drop wrestling: What is the IOC thinking?

The International Olympic Committee executive board recommended dropping wrestling from the Summer Olympics, beginning in 2020. The decision does not cast the IOC in a good light.