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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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Amid mass migration to cities, Bolivians learn to adapt to urbanization
Latin America and the Caribbean – where 78 percent of residents live in cities – is the world's most urbanized developing region.
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Dump corn stalks at sea to slow global warming?
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China faces unprecedented UN human rights scrutiny
An examination of China's record in Geneva Monday will test the country's willingness to answer international criticism.
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The tiny, slimy savior of global coral reefs?
Heat-tolerant algae could help the world's reefs adapt to climate change, researcher says.
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Review: 'The Class'
Docudrama superbly explores the interplay of a teacher and his racially mixed students in Paris classroom.
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Can Obama boost cause for Afro-Latinos?
Activists hope that Bolivia’s new Constitution, which legally recognizes Afro-Bolivians for the first time, is just one of many new gains for blacks across Latin America.
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Seafood stew as an easy way to travel
The mingling of its cultural flavors offer a midwinter adventure.
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Opinion: Latin America's democracy crossroad
Democracy looks strong, but it will be put to the test.
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Letters to Michelle Obama
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How Latin America copes with global economic slowdown
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Lower oil prices curtail Chávez's global, domestic influence
Amid a bid for reelection, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's oil subsidy and antipoverty programs may be on the chopping block.
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Some US Hispanics trace their Jewish past
They discover roots in the Sephardic Jews of Spain through DNA testing.
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World’s oceans turning acidic faster than expected
Acidification caused by carbon emissions could bring some oceans to a tipping point.
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Gangs infiltrate Canada's airports
Critics say the lax security has created 'fertile ground for terrorism.'
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Raúl Castro's visit with Chávez shows Cuba's need for oil
Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and Cuba's Raúl Castro signed a series of bilateral accords in Caracas on Saturday in Mr. Castro's first foreign trip since he succeeded his ailing brother Fidel.
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Opinion: Somalia's piracy problem is everyone's problem
'Arrghh matey' isn't so funny when you know what's at stake.
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Kid Spot Quiz: Weather forecast
See how many weather-related words you can guess.
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Curaçao's crude legacy
A lake of asphalt and toxic fumes bedevil Curaçao. But who will pay to clean it up?
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Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US military site, Venezuelan business interests
US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
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Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US naval site, Venezuelan business interests
US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
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Far right posting gains in England
Fueled by the recession, the groups have won members and seats in recent elections.
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Ken Mink plays college basketball ... at age 73
The community college player from Knoxville, Tenn., defies stereotypes to become what may be the oldest college shooting guard in the world.
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US case highlights Cuban 'slaves' in Curaçao
A federal judge in Miami last month ordered a shipping firm to pay $80 million for conspiring with Cuba to abuse workers.
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Somali pirates attack tanker loaded with oil
Saturday's attack highlights the difficulty international forces face in patrolling the waters off Africa's coast.
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