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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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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Supernova alert! Astronomers spot warning sign
Astronomers have identified the early warning sign of an imminent supernova: a stellar belch that could indicate the star will explode within a month or two.
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P.G. Wodehouse: A Life in Letters
Katherine A. Powers tracks the creator of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves through his correspondence.
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Irish beef avoids EU budget chop. Is agricultural subsidy reform on the menu?
Agricultural subsidies account for a whopping 40 percent of the EU budget. Ireland, which holds the EU presidency, hopes to push through subsidy reforms next.
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Difference Maker
He loves maps and Vietnam. That may put him in the eye of a storm.Thang Dinh Tran's passion for all things Vietnamese has combined with his passion for old maps, placing him at the center of a territorial dispute between Vietnam and China.
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When 'Downton Abbey' meets 'Pride and Prejudice'
Call it the 'Downton Abbey' effect: A new novel will revisit the events of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' — from the perspective of the servants.
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How Mary Leakey carved a place for women among man's earliest steps
Google Doodle celebrates the life of renowned British paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey. Leakey, who was born 100 years ago today, gained recognition while working with her husband, Louis Leakey, and thrived long after his death.
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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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Engineers of Victory
Meet the engineers, scientists, technicians, and logistical experts whose ingenuity and innovations caused the Allies to win World War II.
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Richard III had a twang? Secrets of reconstructing a voice
Richard III, whose bones were identified Monday, may have had the lilt of Britain's West Midlands, say historians.
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Neanderthal species may have died out much earlier, according to study
If true, the study, casts doubt on the idea that modern humans and Neanderthals co-existed — and possibly even interbred — for millennia, because humans aren't believed to have settled in the region until 42,000 years ago.
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Does Tory opposition to gay marriage signal a UK 'culture war'?
More than 100 Conservative MPs voted against the gay marriage bill backed by Prime Minister David Cameron, but support from Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs carried the vote.
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Day after discovery announcement, King Richard III's reconstructed 'face' unveiled
A facial reconstruction based on skeletal bones from the late British monarch was presented on Tuesday.
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Free pancakes at IHOP: everything you need to know (+video)
Free pancakes at IHOP are being given away all day for the chain's eighth annual National Pancake Day, in exchange for a suggested charitable donation. IHOP will donate the proceeds from National Pancake Day to Children's Miracle Network and other children's charities.
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Focus
A new, different kind of 'troubles' in Northern IrelandThe past two months of rioting around Belfast aren't a return to the clashes of two decades ago. Rather, they are a sign of a new split, this time between unionists themselves along class lines.
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Reader recommendation: The House at Tyneford
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Richard III's remains identified, but was he really Shakespeare's villain? (+video)
Though Richard's final resting place has been subject of long debate among historians, scientists announced today the skeleton found in the English city of Leicester is that of the 15th-century king.
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The Vote Kid President goes viral in campaign to make nation more awesome
Robby Novak, the Kid President, is taking the Internet by storm with his YouTube 'Pep Talk,' combining sage advice, Robert Frost's poetry, and some fantastic dance moves.
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Hillary Clinton departs State: What's her legacy as top US diplomat? (+video)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton steps down Friday. Her supporters say she has reenergized America’s working relationships with allies and partners, while some critics ask what her defining accomplishments are.
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A flood of memories: 60 years on, Britain recalls a deadly storm
The Jan. 1953 flood killed several hundred people, but some experts wonder if the country has learned its lesson about disaster prevention.
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Global News Blog Good Reads: Mexico City cleans up, avoiding 'truth,' and a rare visit to North Korea
This week's good reads include Mexico City's bike-sharing and walkways, the gap between information and understanding, outsourcing personal chores, and a young American's insights on the 'hermit kingdom.'
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Modern Parenthood Immigration reform: Teaching kids about the “pathway to citizenship”
As immigration reform and the pathway to citizenship are moving forward, an educator tells his idea for teaching kids about what's really American.
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Sundance 2013: Documentaries shine in Utah
At the Sundance Film Festival, docs like 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' and 'The Crash Reel' show some of the best the industry has to offer.
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The Pinecone
Jenny Uglow has created a graceful historical narrative about a forgotten 19th-century heroine/visionary.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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11 essential books for dog lovers
Here are 11 must-read books for dog lovers.
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