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3 of spring's most anticipated novels
From the latest novel by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout to a new novel by legendary author James Salter, this fiction roundup includes some of spring's most anticipated titles.
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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4 smart ways to rebuild after superstorm Sandy
Early estimates of the damage from superstorm Sandy are staggering. In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on rebuilding. It is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.
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5 countries where the death penalty is legal but rare
India’s Supreme Court sentenced the last surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, to death. Here is a list of 5 countries where the death penalty is a legal possibility, though rare.
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June weddings: 7 measures of matrimony
June has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to wed. Here are some facts about the American wedding landscape.
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Obama heads to summit touting 'broader partnership'
Summit of the Americas gathers the 34 democratically governed countries of the Western Hemisphere. But communist Cuba threatens to steal some of the spotlight.
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Opinion: Summit needs a strong Obama, not an apologetic one
Economic blame, Cuba, and Chávez, challenge new US-Latin American relations.
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Will pirates join forces with Islamist militias in Somalia?
Escalation of violence could lead pirate gangs to join radical militants, including those with ties to Al Qaeda, say analysts.
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Obama eases Cuba travel, but embargo remains
His reforms make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit and financially support family on the island. But some Latin leaders say the changes don’t go far enough.
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Maritime officials seek more authority to confront pirates
As attacks continue, experts consider whether deadly force would be an effective deterrent.
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The Triangular Road
In this nontraditional memoir, novelist Paule Marshall explores the rich material that fueled her five decades of work.
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What Mexican drug war? Spring-break students defy travel warnings.
Universities and the US government warned American students about the risks of travel in Mexico. But Cancún numbers are off only slightly.
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Twitter as customer service shortcut?
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GOP chair denies global warming
Speaking on a nationally syndicated radio program, Michael Steele, whose official job title is Embattled Chairman of the Republican National Committee, placed himself in opposition to empirically observed reality earlier this month when he denied the existence of global warming.
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How long can executions be delayed?
The Supreme Court denied the appeal of a Florida inmate on death row for 32 years.
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Parks that can move when the animals do
Climate change is pushing marine animals out of their protected areas. Ways must be found to ensure that their protection migrates with them, naturalists say.
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Foreigners at home, US skiers shine at last on global stage
Alaskan Kikkan Randall, at Nordic Worlds, wins first medal for US in cross-country skiing since 1982.
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Flower shows brighten winter's gray days
Think spring by attending a nearby flower show.
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Guantánamo detention: How harsh is it?
President Obama must decide whether to embrace or change Bush's detention policies.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
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Investment fraud suspect Stanford was major political donor
Robert Allen Stanford, his firm, or its employees are said to have delivered $2.4 million to political operations since 2000.
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Stanford Financial: a sticky wicket for investors?
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Starring in your own romance novel
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