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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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In Pictures: Obama visits Britain
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In Pictures: Princess Diana's death
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The Simple Dollar
Low-cost attractions offer cheap getawaysIf you plan a vacation in which the primary activities are inexpensive, then the vacation is going to be inexpensive, Hamm writes.
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The Vote
Royal baby news: How the Obamas react to Kate Middleton pregnancyWhite House hails as 'welcome' the news that Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their first child. The Obamas met the young royals soon after the couple was married in spring 2011.
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Queen Elizabeth leak: Why the BBC apologized for airing her views
Queen Elizabeth leak: Her Majesty told a BBC journalist that the British government should have arrested radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri. This rare leak by the BBC of Queen Elizabeth's views was considered violation of journalistic ethics.
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Kate Middleton photos: Reminder of long reach of the public eye (+video)
Topless Kate Middleton photos in a French gossip magazine – less than a month after Prince Harry's nude Las Vegas photos went viral on the web – rip the relative decorum that had surrounded the royal couple.
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Contrasting roles for Harry and William in post-Diana royals' brand
Recent coverage of the two princes' adventures underscore the differences in how their royal roles have evolved since Princess Diana's death 15 years ago.
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Pussy Riot: the anonymous band behind the high-profile conviction (+video)
Pussy Riot – which has members beyond the three convicted – isn't your typical band that performs songs back to back in a live concert. But the group now has worldwide recognition and is expected to continue recording.
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Forget the Greeks, British ideals undergird the modern Olympics
From rowing to fencing to equestrian to sailing, the London Games represent a return to many sports' roots. More broadly, the Olympic ideal is founded on ideas that emerged in England nearly two centuries ago.
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London 2012: UK misses medal in men's cycling road race, but fans rally round
British cycling fans turned out in full force for men's cycling road race in which Britain was a favorite. Team GB missed the podium, while Kazakhstan's Vinokourov took a surprise gold.
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Opening ceremony London 2012: A city feels the thrill as Olympics (finally) begin (+video)
Opening ceremony London 2012: The Olympic torch is sailing down the Thames on its way to light up tonight's ceremony – as well as the mood in London, where grumbling has yielded to palpable excitement.
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Shooting Victoria
Writer Paul Thomas Murphy's crisp prose provides a vivid look at the various assassination attempts against Queen Victoria.
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Global News Blog
UK's thoroughly modern royals? Not exactly. Commoner Kate has to curtsy.The British monarchy has raised eyebrows by updating a rulebook to include guidelines on how the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who has no royal blood, must acknowledge the "blood princesses."
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Crowds gather in London to cheer queen on last day of Jubilee (+video)
During the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, praised the queen for bringing happiness to the nation.
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Stars dazzle at Queen's Jubilee concert, but Prince Philip absent in hospital
The Prince Consort was admitted with a bladder infection, though much of the rest of the Royal Family was present.
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Elizabeth barges down the Thames for Diamond Jubilee
The pageantry for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee included a royal barge trip down the Thames today and hundreds of thousands cheering her on from the banks.
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Horizons
Newly knighted, Apple design chief hints at mystery productJonathan Ive, the design chief at Apple, told a reporter that his current work – still a mystery – trumps everything that has come before.
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Opinion: 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?
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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.
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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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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.
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The Monitor's View: 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.
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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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.
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In Pictures: Obama visits Britain
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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.
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