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16 books set to be adapted into movies in 2012-2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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10 coolest cars you've never heard of
These 10 cars are so rare you won't see them on any lot. Click through for a list of 10 cars you've probably never heard of.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Briefing
Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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3 really good August novels
This month's fiction roundup features three middle-aged men in crisis. Thankfully, there's not a convertible or comb-over in the bunch.
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Why Europe's debt crisis is still spreading [VIDEO]
European credibility seems to be the issue. Investors are increasingly edgy over whether EU policymakers can agree on how to ease the debt crisis.
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Africa Monitor
Congo election season in full swing, along with electoral problemsThe Congo election season is fully underway, but voter registration fraud, delays in the legislative elections, and vote buying are just a few of things disrupting the election.
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Think US debt is high? Take a look at Europe's most indebted nations.
In April, the IMF estimated that the US government's debt amounted to 99 percent of gross domestic product. That’s high, but less than four of Europe's five largest debtors.
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Stefan Karlsson
Europe's population stats show new trendsLuxembourg's population grew at the fastest rate, while Ireland had the highest birth rate, new figures from Eurostat show
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From gold rush to gold standard: history's filigree
A timeline of the precious metal's effects on the world – from gold rush to gold standard.
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In Pictures: Cycling in stages: Tour de France 2011
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Why America should care about Europe’s economy
In the globally connected economy, financial pain in either Europe or the US has worldwide ripples.
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In Pictures: Celebrities entertain the troops
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Will Rupert Murdoch's woes cross the Atlantic?
Rupert Murdoch's troubles in the UK could spread throughout his global media empire, say experts. A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware may be just the beginning.
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In Pictures: Tour de France fans
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In Pictures: Garmin-Cervelo cycling team
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/27
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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading
How one woman used books to cope with her sister's death.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/22
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Chapter & Verse
World War I – and its unexploded weapons – continue to haunt the presentUnexploded shells from World War I in Europe are a constant reminder of the enduring perils of war.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day: 06/17
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Sarkozy, Merkel reach deal on Greece bailout cash
Germany and France reached an agreement that should see a desperately needed Greece bailout move forward.
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E. coli's economic impact on Europe, by the numbers
The European Union is planning to offer €150 million ($220 million) in aid to European farmers who have suffered huge financial losses because of last week’s E. coli outbreak. Is that enough to make up for their losses?
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Jack Kevorkian drove the debate on physician-assisted suicide
Jack Kevorkian, who died Thursday, was a controversial figure who confronted one of society’s most profound ethical issues: Should a physician be able to help a person commit suicide?
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Anna Politkovskaya's family dismisses arrest in journalist's murder
Russia arrested the suspected triggerman in the killing of Anna Politkovskaya five years ago, but her family says justice will come only if the 'masterminds are found and punished.'
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Stocks end sharply lower on global concerns
The Dow fell about 130 points, with rising concern that European debt problems are worsening
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Editor's Blog
After Osama bin Laden, you can feel history shiftOld globes are comforting relics. They show how old rivalries and threats fade -- just as today's will do.
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The Daily Reckoning
Every boom will bust. Even China's.China may be experiencing the greatest boom in history, but that doesn't mean it's immune from busting
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Opinion: Democracy's demise in Latin America: Ecuador on brink of a 'perfect dictatorship'
If voters approve Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa's proposals in the May 7 referendum vote, he will be allowed to designate judges and magistrates, and the remaining independent media will come under his authority. He will have established a 'perfect dictatorship' in Ecuador.
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