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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
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How well do you know Julia Child? Take our quiz!
Think you know the stories behind one of America's best-loved chefs? Take our quiz and find out how well you know Julia Child!
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A literary road trip through New England
Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures.
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Chapter & Verse Boston marathon bombing: how it connects Tolstoy, David Foster Wallace
Echoes of one of Tolstoy's great works, inspired by the conflict between Russia and Chechnya, can be found in the final novel by David Foster Wallace.
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Boston bombings: Who's the mysterious 'Misha'?
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev fell under the influence of a Muslim named 'Misha,' who steered the religiously apathetic young man toward a strict strain of Islam, family members said. Who is 'Misha'?
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Backchannels From Bali to Boston, terrorists chase the same goal: infamy
Fueled by a fringe brand of Islam, the Boston bombers may have been motivated by the same desire that drove bombers in Indonesia a decade ago to go down in history as vigilantes.
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Modern Parenthood Boston bombing: Near scene of manhunt, a mom sends son back to school
The Boston bombing week over, a mom who lives near last week's manhunt for a marathon bomber sent her son back to school today. Her hope: That he discovers the chaos inside can spark a lifetime of questions that matter.
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Boston Marathon bombing suspect: How many charges will he face?
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is unable to verbally communicate with investigators, but experts say the weight of the evidence against him points to federal terrorism charges.
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United in adversity: West, Texas, prays for Boston, which sends pizzas to West
As refugees in West, Texas waited to return to homes devastated by a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant, their talk, concern, and prayers turned to the terrorist attack in Boston. 'I've never been to Boston,' one Texan commented, 'but now I really want to go. It seems like a cool city.'
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Boston Marathon bombing’s dramatic turn: 'Suspect in custody'
After four days of intensive police work and 24 hours of violent confrontations, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – the last suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing – was captured Friday evening.
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Marathon bombing: Manhunt has Boston under lockdown. How long can it last?
Residents of Boston and several surrounding communities were instructed to 'shelter in place' Friday during a sprawling manhunt for one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
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Boston bombing suspects: What's known about Tsarnaev brothers so far?
Immigrants Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died Friday after a shootout with police, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who remains at large, have lived in the Boston area for years. What may have prompted the Boston bombing remains a mystery.
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Boston bombing suspect killed, suburbs on lockdown amid terror search
One of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing is dead after the killing of a university officer and a shootout with police, and a massive manhunt is underway for the other, authorities said early Friday.
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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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Modern Parenthood Talking to my son about the Boston Marathon: A mom reflects
The Nichols had to tell their 11-year-old son about the Boston Marathon bombings — he'd been upset when they hid the Newtown, Conn. headlines from in him December. Now, a day after the Boston Marathon, Martha Nichols mulls over their decision.
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Joan Baez returns to Vietnam after 41 years. Why? (+video)
Joan Baez is back in Hanoi for the first time since December 1972, when American B-52s were raining bombs on Vietnam. Joan Baez visited a bunker in Hanoi and sang "Oh Freedom," a song she often sung during civil rights rallies in the 1960s.
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42 facts about Douglas Adams (+video)
Google's doodle celebrates 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' author Douglas Adams. Here are 42 facts about the humorist, environmentalist, technophile, and all-around hoopy frood who would have turned 61 on Monday.
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Horizons Microsoft's vision: What an upgraded Kinect means for consumers
Microsoft has demoed the latest upgrades to the Kinect. Grabbing, pinching, swiping – it's all a part of Microsoft's vision for the future and the Kinect is leading the way.
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Were those the bones of Cleopatra's murdered sister?
Experts doubt that the 2,000-year-old bones, unearthed in 1904 in what is now Turkey, belonged to Arsinoe IV, Cleopatra's younger half-sister whom she ordered killed.
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The newest app? Creating jobs.
The entrepreneurial-minded app industry has created more than 520,000 jobs in its first five years – and should continue to be an area of growth in an otherwise weak economy.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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'56 Up' is a telling human saga
'56 Up' checks in on the now-adults who were first captured on film at age 7 in 'Seven Up.'
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
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The Watchers
While some parts of Stephen Alford's book are repetitive, his study of life during Queen Elizabeth I's reign is a thought-provoking read.
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Supreme Court invites lawyer to argue DOMA is outside their jurisdiction
Vicki C. Jackson will be arguing that it's improper for the Supreme Court to even consider making a ruling on a federal law that treats gay married couples differently from heterosexual married couples.
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The Vote Royal baby news: How the Obamas react to Kate Middleton pregnancy
White 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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Global News Blog Who is new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby?
As a former oil executive turned Anglican bishop, the new archbishop followed an atypical path to leadership of the Church of England.
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'Cloud Atlas' is occasionally exhilarating but mostly confusing (+trailer)
'Cloud Atlas' features a large cast, and it's fun to spot who's who. But the mash-up plot of 'Cloud Atlas' is largely exasperating.
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