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15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases
Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/29/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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Boston Marathon bombings: 5 books to read in the aftermath
In the wake of the tragedy, check out these five titles which address topics from patriotism to strength in the face of disaster.
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Charles Dickens: 10 quotes on his birthday
To mark the 201st birthday of Charles Dickens, here are 10 quotes from the great novelist.
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Ghana's best shot at going green: sewage power
With solar and wind power costly and inadequate, Ghanaians are turning to some very alternative sources of energy – like human waste.
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25 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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How China got businesses to pay taxes: scratch-n-win tickets
A decade ago China was losing about $158 million a year in tax revenues. World Bank figures show that China has steadily increased its tax revenues since 1994.
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Scottish independence: Who would get the nukes, and other questions
As it considers a 2014 referendum on independence from Britain Scotland still has a litany of issues that must be resolved beforehand, including its role in the EU and NATO.
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Opinion: Supreme Court case tests US leadership in human rights
Today the Supreme Court will assess whether US courts can hear lawsuits that pertain to events outside the country. If the justices eventually decide 'no,' an important avenue for redress will be closed to foreign victims of human-rights abuses – and America’s beacon will shine less brightly.
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Cover Story Rent or own? The new sharing economy values access over ownership
To rent or own, that is the question posed by the burgeoning sharing economy. For a growing population engaged in this high-tech, low-cost 'collaborative economy,' access to cars, clothes, cuisine – or even a cat – is better than ownership.
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Why has it taken Britain eight years to extradite Abu Hamza?
British extradition proceedings against the militant cleric Abu Hamza, wanted in the US on terror charges, began in 2004. But only this week has an end to the legal process become visible.
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J. K. Rowling's new book: Gritty and darkly humorous
J.K. Rowling has written a gritty and darkly humorous tale of ugly realities in a pretty English village. "The Casual Vacancy" is a story of ambition, envy, and rivalry. "There's swearing and sex ... It's a bit of a shock," says one reader.
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The Troubles are over. So why is Northern Ireland still so unsettled? (+video)
Amid riots this summer by both loyalists and republicans, and with fears of more to come Saturday, some say the peace process itself has formalized seasonal violence.
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Transported at home
What could be more agrarian, or beautiful?
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Winter of the World
The second book of Ken Follett's 'Century' trilogy is a gift to lovers of popular fiction.
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Gorilla carries toddler: Cute, but … why? (+video)
A gorilla carries a cute blonde toddler in a video gone viral – 22 years after it was taped. The child’s dad is raising money for conservation.
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Battle of Antietam anniversary recalls Civil War's deadliest encounter
Battle of Antietam anniversary will be commemorated on Monday near Washington, D.C. The Battle of Antietam anniversary will remember over 23,000 soldiers from both the Union and Confederate armies who were killed, wounded, or reported missing.
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Agatha Christie: 10 quotes on her birthday
10 quotes from Agatha Christie, the best-selling crime novelist of all time.
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Energy Voices Which came first: economic growth or the energy to sustain it?
Does rising GDP really boost energy consumption? A long look at history suggests that energy is the driver.
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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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Stir It Up! Tea and marriage, separation and fried chicken
My husband claims he fell in love with me when I served him a cup of tea at my brother’s house all those years ago.
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Tropical Storm Leslie buffets Bermuda, heads for Newfoundland
Tropical Storm Leslie weakened on Sunday, but still sent heavy rain, wind, and flooding Bermuda's way. The storm may regain some strength Monday on its path to Newfoundland.
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French Alps murders: 'Absolutely heartbreaking' (+video)
Two British girls, thought to be sisters, survived a shooting in the French Alps that killed four adults including those thought to be the children's parents. Police do not know the motive in the case.
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Opinion: Not true, Mitt Romney: History shows business experience doesn't make a good president
Mitt Romney has derided President Obama for lacking the business experience he claimed as 'essential to his task.' That's a popular GOP message, but it's not true. America's best-rated presidents weren't businessmen, and those with the most business success rank among the worst.
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Horizons Japan judge dismisses Apple suit against Samsung
A week after Apple scored a major victory over Samsung, a similar suit has been tossed out by a Japanese court.
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Change Agent Marrying cash and change: Social 'stock markets' spread worldwide
In social-investment exchanges, donors choose what projects to 'invest' in. But the return is in the form of social good, not cash.
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After Olympic 'warm-up,' Paralympics set to take stage in London (+video)
Londoners are gearing up for what should be a record-breaking Paralympic Games, with sell-out crowds and new highs in both the number of athletes and the number of countries participating.
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In Pictures: Paralympic Games 2012
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John Locke: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read these 10 quotes by John Locke, the man sometimes called "the Father of Classical Liberalism."
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