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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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Chapter & Verse 'Why Nations Fail': Can elites choke American prosperity?
Writer Daron Acemoglu says ancient Venice could teach the US a historical lesson.
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Mysterious black hole type perplexes, bewilders
Billions of times the mass of our own sun, so-called massive black holes present a baffling mystery with clues hidden at the very dawn of existence.
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Boris! Mayor of London is biggest winner at London Olympics.
Boris Johnson's cheerleading of the Games has earned him legions of fans among the British public and made him the Conservative Party's favorite to replace Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Forget the Greeks, British ideals undergird the modern Olympics
From rowing to fencing to equestrian to sailing, the London Games represent a return to many sports' roots. More broadly, the Olympic ideal is founded on ideas that emerged in England nearly two centuries ago.
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Herman Melville: 10 quotes on his birthday
Herman Melville, author of the acclaimed masterpiece, "Moby-Dick" lived a life that included both much adventure and much disappointment. Here are 10 memorable quotes from the great author.
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Romney's foreign trip ends on a high note in Poland
At a library at the University of Warsaw in Poland, U.S. Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney spoke of 'freedom and justice.' Romney's stop in Poland was likely a way of appealing to Polish and Catholic voters. He returned to Boston Tuesday.
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Zara Phillips negotiates tough equestrian course as royal cousins spectate
Her cousins, Princes William and Harry joined an estimated 50,000 fans in Greenwich Park to root for Phillips as she negotiated her horse over 28 obstacles and a slippery course that claimed a dozen fallen riders.
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J. K. Rowling: 10 quotes on her birthday
Here are quotes from "Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling on her birthday.
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British youth seek farmland, as beef prices rise
Rising commodity prices are boosting the British farming industry, attracting young farmers to enter the profession.
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Opening Ceremony London 2012: wit and charm on a midsummer's night
The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics offered China – and the world – a lesson. And yes, it crackled with British music, literature, and humor.
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Horizons Samsung cements lead over Apple in global smartphone race
Samsung and Apple own almost half the worldwide smartphone market.
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China will try former politician's wife on murder charges (+video)
The wife of ousted Politburo member Bo Xilai, Gu Kailai, will be tried for the murder of a British business man. The trial is likely to start in early August. In the meantime, no details of the crime or the motive have been released to the public.
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Modern Parenthood Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at home
Olympics 2012: The Olympics provide parents a chance to teach their kids about different countries, sportsmanship, and motivation. Get in the spirit of the summer Games with six alternative ways to celebrate at home.
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Chapter & Verse Man Booker Prize longlist is announced
Two novels that have received praise in the US – 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel and 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by Rachel Joyce – made the cut.
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Olympic soccer: Are US women facing the future in France?
The US women will open their Olympic soccer tournament against France Wednesday. In some ways, they will be seeking to emulate the technical skills of their opponents.
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Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch
The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
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3 perfect summer books for Anglophiles
Calling all Anglophiles: Here are 3 new summer titles that will take you to London without requiring you to leave your armchair.
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Campaigns resume attacks after pause for Colorado shooting
Both campaigns were keeping their largely negative television advertisements off the air in Colorado, a key battleground state in the November election.
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In Gear Win for Indiana: Honda to produce 2013 Civic Hybrid in the US
In a move that should benefit US manufacturing, Honda has announced it will move production of the 2013 Civic Hybrid to Indiana. The move will mark the first time the Civic Hybrid sedan has been made outside of Japan since it launched in 2001.
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London welcomes Olympic flame as excitement for Games builds
After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived Friday night.
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Tiger Woods: Can he catch Brandt Snedeker at British Open?
Tiger Woods was 5-under par early in the second round of the British Open. Can Tiger Woods catch British Open leader, Brandt Snedeker, who was 10-under par after the second round?
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Why did Neanderthals have such humongous right arms? (+video)
An analysis of Neanderthal bones indicates that they had disproportionately huge biceps and triceps on their right arms, and that spear thrusting does not seem to fully account for their lopsided muscles.
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An Olympic 'truce' on the tough streets of East London
Young people in a rough London borough use peacebuilding techniques to curb local violence.
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Global News Blog Got an appointment with Vladimir Putin? Better bring a book.
It doesn't matter if you're a business leader, a prime minister, royalty, or even the pope: Russian President Vladimir Putin keeps everyone waiting, sometimes for hours.
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Chapter & Verse 'Bookless libraries' – has it really come to this?
A growing number of public and college libraries are deciding to remove paper-and-ink books from their shelves.
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