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You know Saul Bass, even if you've never heard of him
Saul Bass had a huge role in modern design. Today's Google doodle pays homage to some of his work, but it only scratches the surface. The man, who would have turned 93 on Wednesday, created some of Hollywood's most iconic opening credits and corporate America's most recognizable logos.
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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12 promising novels for spring 2013
Here are 12 spring 2013 fiction titles that we're looking forward to picking up.
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Steve Cohen gets subpoena in US insider trading probe
Steve Cohen has received a subpoena to testify before a grand jury in a federal insider trading investigation at his hedge fund, SAC Capital Advisers. Steve Cohen's subpoena puzzles defense lawyers.
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Gay man shot point-blank in Greenwich Village hate crime
In New York City's Greenwich Village, a neighborhood long known for its acceptance of same-sex couples, a gay man was shot at point-blank range on Saturday. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly called the act a hate crime.
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'Frances Ha' star Greta Gerwig is always worth watching
The scenes in 'Frances Ha' featuring Greta Gerwig and her character's best friend ring true in depicting female friendships.
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Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty before ambassadorship?
Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty in New York City lies ahead for Caroline Kennedy. The only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy will serve on the jury in a case of an alleged crack cocaine dealer.
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Bin Laden son-in-law: Warning issued by NY judge (+video)
Bin Laden son-in-law warning: A N.Y. judge gave Osama bin Laden's son-in-law a warning that he may have chosen the wrong lawyer to represent him. The judge told Sulaiman Abu Ghaith that his Jewish lawyer may be facing jail time.
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Stir It Up! $120 egg sandwich: Pricey, but is it the world's most expensive sandwich?
$120 egg sandwich: A chef in Australia has created a lavish bacon-and-egg sandwich for Sydney's Bacon Week which costs $120. While made with gourmet ingredients, the sandwich doesn't break the 'most expensive sandwich' record.
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You know Saul Bass, even if you've never heard of him
Saul Bass had a huge role in modern design. Today's Google doodle pays homage to some of his work, but it only scratches the surface. The man, who would have turned 93 on Wednesday, created some of Hollywood's most iconic opening credits and corporate America's most recognizable logos.
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Focus 'Provoking peace' in Indonesia
Christians and Muslims in Ambon, Indonesia, have relearned how to live together after a 1999 - 2002 war killed 5,000 people and displaced half a million.
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Wearable computers: Marty McFly, meet your jacket
Clothing will not just be embedded with devices, but actually will be devices, from belly band fetal monitors to shirts that charge your cell phone to dresses that release insecticide on command.
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Harper Lee sues agent. Who owns 'To Kill a Mockingbird' copyright? (+video)
Harper Lee sues: Calling Atticus Finch! Author Harper Lee is suing her agent over the copyright to her classic novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' She alleges she was tricked into signing away rights to the book, first published in 1960.
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Tiffany v. Costco!? Dispute in New York court.
Tiffany-Costco dispute is over trademark of 'Tiffany ring.' New York judge asks Tiffany, Costco to try to settle their multimillion-dollar dispute.
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Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess
Authorities are leaning more toward zero tolerance of teenagers who fling around online threats about acts of violence or terrorism. As a result, what might have once merited a slap on the wrist may today result in criminal charges.
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'What Maisie Knew' gives Henry James a New York spin
'What Maisie Knew' focuses on the daughter of two parents getting divorced.
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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Aircraft part believed to be from 9/11 attack found in New York
New York police officials confirm that a piece of landing gear found this week is believed to be from one of the hijacked planes involved in the Sept.11 attacks at the World Trade Center.
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Chapter & Verse Climate change inspires a new literary genre: cli-fi
Cli-fi, or 'climate fiction,' describes a dystopian present, as opposed to a dystopian future. And don't call it 'science fiction.' Cli-fi is literary fiction.
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Modern Parenthood Time cover of terrified child at Boston Marathon is disturbing media trend
Time's tablet-only Boston Marathon cover shows a bloodied and terrified child in the arms of a police officer. The controversy sparked is not unfamiliar to modern Time covers that have used children in provocative ways.
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$405 million Madoff payoff: Judge says victims' advocate 'slept on his rights'
A federal judge blocked the trustee seeking money for Bernard Madoff's victims from interfering with New York state's $410 million settlement with Ezra Merkin, a Wall Street hedge fund manager accused of steering client money to the swindler. The settlement calls for Merkin to pay $405 million to investors over three years, and $5 million to New York State to cover fees and costs.
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The Interestings
Meg Wolitzer follows a group of teenagers from art camp on to adult life, with all its successes and disappointments.
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Billionaire awarded $12M in fake wine case
Billionaire awarded $12M: Florida billionaire William Koch won a $12 million jury award in a case involving his purchase of counterfeit bottles of Bordeaux.
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Chapter & Verse Grand Central Station turns 100
In his new book, writer Anthony W. Robins discusses the legendary station's architecture, how New York almost lost this masterpiece, and what the future holds for Grand Central.
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'The Company You Keep' never quite figures out what it wants to be
'Company,' directed by and starring Robert Redford, is equally preachy and melodramatic.
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Backchannels Sacred eels and peace in an occasionally troubled corner of Indonesia
Indonesia's Ambon City was racked by communal conflict a decade ago. My drive along the coast today reveals that much has changed.
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12 promising novels for spring 2013
Here are 12 spring 2013 fiction titles that we're looking forward to picking up.
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Leno, Fallon mock 'Tonight' rumors in parody video
Leno and Fallon sang a 'West Side Story' parody as rumors of Jimmy Fallon taking over Jay Leno's hosting duties have grown stronger. Leno and Fallon talked to each other by cellphone.
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