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Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880
The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
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Robert Doisneau: 5 best collections of his photography
Check out these 5 photography collections of Doisneau's work from Paris to Palm Springs.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: 8 peaceful protests that bolstered civil rights
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. believed that nonviolent protest is the most effective weapon against a racist and unjust society. But it required rallying people to his cause. Here are some of the most revolutionary peaceful protests King led.
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A loss to the fashion world, Lilly Pulitzer dies at 81
Lilly Pulitzer, made famous by her colorful jungle and floral print dresses, died Sunday at the age of 81.
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'Cal' Whipple helped get WWII photo published, changed photo journalism
A.B.C. 'Cal' Whipple was a Pentagon correspondent for Life magazine who tried to convince the military to allow the photo by George Strock of three dead soldiers on a landing beach during World War II to be published.
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Cover Story Oscars 2013 and Spielberg: The storyteller is part of our cultural DNA
Oscars 2013: Oscar or not for 'Lincoln,' Steven Spielberg has not only shaped our fantasies, he's influenced a generation's perspective on history.
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Dog breeds: The most popular pooches in US since 1880
The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
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Where They Stand
When it comes to picking presidents, voters may do as well as academics.
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The Passage of Power
In Volume IV of “The Years of Lyndon Johnson,” biographer Robert A. Caro concentrates on the succession of political triumphs and defeats that accompanied LBJ to the Oval Office.
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Horizons Robert Doisneau: The story behind his famous 'Kiss'
Monday's Google doodle features one of Robert Doisneau's most famous shots: an image of two lovers kissing. But this Robert Doisneau photo has a surprising history.
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Robert Doisneau: 5 best collections of his photography
Check out these 5 photography collections of Doisneau's work from Paris to Palm Springs.
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Global News Blog Nothing says spring equinox like Marimekko
Google celebrates the spring equinox with a colorful doodle based on the floral and fauna designs of Marimekko, a Finnish company renowned for its bold 1960s patterns.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: 8 peaceful protests that bolstered civil rights
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. believed that nonviolent protest is the most effective weapon against a racist and unjust society. But it required rallying people to his cause. Here are some of the most revolutionary peaceful protests King led.
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Bobby Fischer
Harry Benson's photos – taken at the height of Fischer's powers – break down more of his barriers than anything written about him to date.
08/19/2011 11:30 am -
Chapter & Verse Catalonia outlaws bullfighting. What would Hemingway say?
Even as the tide turns against bullfighting, Ernest Hemingway is remembered as a champion of the sport.
07/28/2010 12:05 pm -
Editor's Blog Happy Earth Day: Apologies for the late thank-you card
We're marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. That's a little embarrassing considering our 4.5 billion-year-old planet has been so hospitable.
04/22/2010 09:26 am -
John Morris: An eye-witness to the rise of photojournalism
As a life-long photo editor, John Morris shepherded some of the 20th century's most iconic images and most well-regarded photographers.
10/05/2009 01:00 am -
Chapter & Verse Prices on Mailer's moon book are out of this world
07/02/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Google unlocks Life magazine's photo vault
11/18/2008 12:00 am -
Karsh’s art – iconic yet intimate
Canadian photographer's celebrity portraits avoided cynicism and remain revealing decades on.
10/03/2008 01:00 am -
Amid Russia-Georgia standoff, iconic photo of 1968 Soviet invasion
Ladislav Bielik's iconic image of a Slovak baring his chest to the barrel of a Soviet tank is part of a commemorative exhibit 40 years ago to the day.
08/22/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion The higher summit in Sir Edmund Hillary's life
Ascending Everest was momentous, but his modesty and philanthropy are the more enduring legacy.
01/14/2008 12:00 am
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