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3 novels about family, crime, and love
In this week's fiction roundup, two girls try to hide the deaths of their parents, two American writers fall in love (at least in a novel), and an international bestseller explores the lengths a family will go to clean up after a crime.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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5 crowd-pleasing holiday specials
Looking for something holiday-themed that the whole family will enjoy? These five specials have stood the test of time and will be loved by young and old alike.
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How well do you know global Christmas traditions? Take the quiz
Test your knowledge about how the Christmas holidays are celebrated from the Philippines to Mexico.
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At prom, flowers not just for corsages and boutonnieres anymore
Prom flowers these days are not only something to stick on a lapel or strap around a wrist. New arrangements created by creative florists have flowers popping up on prom attire from head to toe.
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Modern Parenthood China adoption diary: Madeleine's ingenious toy inventions
Madeleine likes toys that confound her parents, like a scraggly drawing on pink paper. Maybe it's creativity or an instinct formed in the orphanage prior to her adoption. Maybe she's just being an 8-year-old.
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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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Arkham Origins: The Dark Knight swoops back onto consoles Oct. 25
Batman: Arkham Origins is the follow-up to the 2011 best-seller Arkham City. But for this Batman title, Rocksteady Studios has been replaced by Warner Bros. Games Montreal.
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How Kickstarter campaigns find success
Having a successful Kickstarter campaign is easier said than done. Some find that hook and go viral -- others flop. But creative and prepared entrepreneurs can find success even in failure.
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The Simple Dollar Want to save money this spring? Lose the storage space.
Spring cleaning isn’t just an opportunity to clear out your living quarters, Hamm writes. It’s a chance to earn some money, re-examine your possessions, and even look toward the possibility of more cost-efficient housing.
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Modern Parenthood End gang violence: Changing a violent community? Start with a barber chair
Trimming levels of gang and street violence is tough, but in Virginia a group of brothers started holding gun trade-ins and Unity Walks in rough neighborhoods to give the community a new look. How do you get people to show up? Hair cuts.
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3 novels about family, crime, and love
In this week's fiction roundup, two girls try to hide the deaths of their parents, two American writers fall in love (at least in a novel), and an international bestseller explores the lengths a family will go to clean up after a crime.
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The Vote The war on Sarah Palin's Christmas book (+video)
News that Sarah Palin is writing a book about Christmas has led to an explosion of comment in social-media spaces. Here are the most likely ramifications of this Palin development.
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Chapter & Verse Sarah Palin will write on 'the war on Christmas'
Sarah Palin says her next book will urge readers to 'ignore the politically correct Scrooges who would rather take Christ out of Christmas.'
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Chapter & Verse Three lives saved by a children's book
Three boys who were camping in Queensland, Australia, escaped from quicksand using information gained in a book.
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College tuition: Pay $10,000 for four years?
Universities are experimenting with tuition caps and free online courses as a way to bring down college tuition costs. Ten Texas schools are offering degrees for a total college tuition of $10,000.
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North Korea sends its first tweet over 3G service
North Korea's 3G cellular network is up and running, as proven by a warm "hello" sent out through Twitter. 3G service is new to North Korea, but its own citizens cannot use it.
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What's next for Chávez and Venezuela?
President Chávez's predawn return to Venezuela, announced yesterday, raises many questions about the country's leadership and future.
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Culture Cafe 'Downton Abbey': 10 of the best tweets about the shocking finale
'Downton Abbey' fans took to Twitter to vent their emotions about the surprising wrap-up to the British drama's third season. 'Downton Abbey' airs on PBS in America.
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Two sisters, two wildernesses
For one, the charm is in the microscopic; the other scans for bears.
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'Fear not, little flock'
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual lesson from birds' daily flight to find food.
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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Stir It Up! Smoked salmon frittata with caramelized onions and spinach
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner; this frittata works for any meal. Whipping it up in an oven-safe skillet is a breeze, there's no flipping or crust required. Serve it with toast and cream cheese, for breakfast or with a side salad for lunch.
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Joining hearts and hands in prayer
A Christian Science perspective: Reflections on the way forward after the shootings in Newtown, Conn.
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Stir It Up! Bean and bacon soup, and a Newtown remembrance
A hearty soup made from four kinds of canned beans is quick and comforting, and invites the bright promise of a new year.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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Oregon Ducks beat Kansas State: Is this Chip Kelly's last game? (+video)
The Oregon Ducks dismantled No. 7 Kansas State 35-17 at the Fiesta Bowl. The Oregon Ducks led 8-0 within the first 12 seconds of the game. Was this coach Chip Kelly's last game with the Ducks?
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Parents of journalist missing in Syria make public plea for his release (+video)
The parents of James Foley, age 39, who was kidnapped Syria while on assignment as a videographer for Agence France-Press have had no news of their son in six weeks. In 2012, 28 journalists were killed in Syria.
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Dad, the anti-hippie hippie
I thought I was the green-living expert, till my father's Yankeeisms opened my eyes.
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