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The Smithsonian Channel examines the hunt for the remains of Richard III, the band Minneapolis's Low releases a moody new album, and more.
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Change Agent Cities try a new strategy with immigrants: embrace them
Through its Cities of Migration project, the Maytree Foundation hopes to provide not just inspiration but a set of tools that any city government can use to build a strong, diverse community.
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Chapter & Verse Richard III: Was he really that bad?
Richard III's skeleton was recently discovered in a parking lot in England. Shakespearean expert Peter Saccio dissects the myth of "the murderous monarch."
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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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Much ado about Richard III: Is Shakespeare to blame? (+video)
The notorious king's legend still looms large, as recent headlines about the discovery of his body attest. Experts say that Shakespeare's play is what sets him apart from other royalty.
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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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Richard III discovery spurs excitement, skepticism (+video)
Richard III's remains have been identified 'beyond reasonable doubt,' say researchers, but others are skeptical of the type of DNA match the team used to confirm his identity.
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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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26 people testified against Lance Armstrong
The report on cyclist Lance Armstrong released by the US Anti-Doping Agency gave accounts of his doping from 26 witnesses, including many former teammates.
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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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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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Occupy London protesters dig in with tents, large pots of soup
Workers in London's financial center were greeted today with Occupy London, a growing anticapitalist demonstration in front of St. Paul's Cathedral. Some were surprisingly supportive of the protesters.
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London riots spread to northern cities as police issue stark warnings [VIDEO]
While a massive police showing seems to have largely deterred a fourth night of rioting in London, three youths died after being hit by a car during riots in Birmingham.
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Museums push to decode Leonardo da Vinci
Elusive and prolific, the artist-inventor owns a pop-culture profile that both lures and detracts.
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