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10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
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Newly knighted, Apple design chief hints at mystery product

Jonathan Ive, the design chief at Apple, told a reporter that his current work – still a mystery – trumps everything that has come before. 
Why Samoas and Thin Mints strike fear in the hearts of Girl Scout parents

My three daughters recently become Girl Scouts so I knew that selling cookies was in our future. In fact, I foolishly looked forward to it. After all, what could be more American?
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on throne (+video)

Queen Elizabeth II: Dressed in a Tiffany-blue hat and colorful overcoat against the winter cold, she was greeted by well-wishers in the snow-covered town of King's Lynn at an event planned to mark Accession Day, the anniversary of the day she became queen in 1952.
10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
Murder at Queen Elizabeth's country estate in England?

Call Sherlock Holmes? A woman's body was found on the rural estate where Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family celebrated New Year's eve.
Merkel state visit: Germany and its leadership deficit

Obama welcomes Chancellor Merkel on the first state visit of a European leader during his term. But tensions challenge the 'indispensable' alliance between the US and Germany.
Obama lavishes praise on Britain for its post-9/11 support

In an address at a state banquet last night, President Obama highlighted the strength and substance of the bond the US and the Britain share.
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Obama in London: Ping-pong diplomacy and pomp bolster 'special relationship'

President Obama, on a three-day state visit to London, is stressing what he and Prime Minister Cameron call an 'essential relationship' between the UK and the US.
In Pictures: Obama visits Britain
London bomb threat shuts down area around Buckingham Palace

London bomb threat: a bomb threat made by an Irish extremist group forced London police to seal off the mall leading up to Buckingham Palace.
In Pictures: Princess Diana's death
William and Kate polish a tarnished crown

Monarchs may be an endangered species worldwide, but Britain’s royals are – for now – here to stay. And William and Kate have won British hearts.
As William and Kate await honeymoon, Britain's monarchy enjoys its own

The newly anointed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have yet to leave on their official honeymoon – leading to much speculation about its destination – but the royal family is having their own moment in the sun.
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Royal wedding: So who owns the crown jewels?

Royal wedding puts spotlight on a family that has plenty of assets. But most of those on display during the royal wedding are owned by the government.
How Princess Diana changed the way paparazzi pursue Kate Middleton

Glenn Gratton, founder of London-based paparazzi agency Matrix pictures, spoke with the Monitor about the industry's sensitivities following the death of Princess Diana amid today's royal wedding.
In Pictures: Royal wedding day
Prince William now wedded to his 'beautiful' Catherine

Prince William emerged from Westminster Abbey with a lace-clad Catherine on his arm to cheers from thousands of fans lining the route to Buckingham Palace.
Royal wedding: Kate Middleton makes history as she walks down the aisle

Kate Middleton first commoner to marry a likely heir to the British throne in more than three centuries.
Prince William and Catherine vow 'to love and to cherish'

Prince William and Catherine Middleton – the first commoner to marry an heir to the throne in hundreds of years – will now become the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
In Pictures: Royal wedding preparations
London quiet on the eve of William and Kate's wedding

While 2 billion people are expected to watch Friday's royal nuptials, London was downright quiet the day before.
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How to watch the royal wedding online

The royal wedding will air very, very early Friday morning. Here's how to watch Prince William and Kate's big day live from your computer.