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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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Is today's Democratic primary the last hurrah for Rep. Charles Rangel?
Charles Rangel has a storied past in Harlem and the US House of Representatives, where he has served 21 terms. But ethics violations, censure, and redistricting could take a toll in Tuesday's primary.
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4 World Trade Center: Last mammoth steel beam set in 72-story tower
4 World Trade Center: BeBe Winans sang "God Bless America" and more than 100 workers signed the final steel beam. 4 World Trade Center will be the first tower rebuilt after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Culture Cafe Legendary director Martin Scorsese discusses 'The Age of Innocence'
Scorsese's adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic novel was inspired by other period films that had an emphasis on narrative power.
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Bernard Madoff victims to get $405M in settlement
Bernard Madoff investment scam victims will get $405 million settlement payout from hedge fund manager J. Ezra Merkin. Additionally, New York state will get $5 million to cover the cost of the settlement for the Bernard Madoff victims.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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Disputed Tyrannosaur skeleton will soon be returned to Mongolia from US
The 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton, discovered in Mongolia, will soon be returned by the US to its home country.
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Heat wave could bring record temps, but utilities ready for A/C demand
The heat wave in the eastern half of the US includes high humidity levels, which will make temperatures in the 90s feel like over 100. But power suppliers say they don’t anticipate problems.
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Did someone smuggle a Tyrannosaur skeleton out of Mongolia? (+video)
A US attorney is seeking to return a 70-million-year old dinosaur skeleton to the Mongolian government, who claims it was sneaked out of the country.
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Tyrannosaur allegedly smuggled to US to be returned to Mongolia (+video)
Paleontologists and Mongolian officials have maintained that the skeleton, which belongs to a type of tyrannosaur called a Tarbosaurus bataar, was taken illegally from their country.
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Editor's Blog College: more than a credential
Even as many people question the worth -- and cost -- of a bachelor's degree, college remains crucial to civilization. It is how knowledge is transferred from one generation to the next.
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Backchannels Thomas Friedman... for her!
A new bar has been set for internet parodies of the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman.
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Decoder Wire Obama fundraiser at Sarah Jessica Parker's house: How'd it go? (+video)
The $40,000-a-plate event chez Sarah Jessica Parker raised plenty of cash, but also raised eyebrows, feeding conservative criticism that the 'celebrity-in-chief' is out of touch with needs of struggling families.
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What goes on at the edge of a black hole? NASA launches NuSTAR to find out. (+video)
NASA will launch the orbiting X-ray observatory NuSTAR Wednesday in hopes of plunging deeper into the secrets of black holes and supernovae.
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Space Shuttle Enterprise sails to New York
Named for the iconic 'Star Trek' spacecraft, the Enterprise was the first of NASA's fleet of space shuttles.
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Space Shuttle Enterprise arrives in New York City (+video)
Hundreds of spectators turned out to watch the Space Shuttle Enterprise arrive by barge at New York's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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Huge crowds turn out for Space Shuttle Enterprise (+video)
Hundreds of spectators watched as the Space Shuttle Enterprise arrived by barge at New York's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
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Senior pranks: School districts draw line between fun, vandalism
As graduation nears, school districts are dealing with increasing pranks by high school seniors. These senior pranks, mostly harmless and done in good spirit, can escalate to vandalism. Where do school officials draw the line?
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The space shuttle named by Star Trek fans makes its final voyage
The space shuttle Enterprise arrived in New York City at its new home on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, now named the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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Space shuttle Enterprise arrives at New York's Intrepid museum (+video)
NASA awarded Enterprise to the Intrepid in April 2011. At the same time, the space agency assigned the museum homes for its space-flown orbiters.
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Decoder Wire Michelle Obama on 'Letterman': How funny was her Top 10 list? (+video)
'Top 10 Fun Facts About Gardening' is a tough row to hoe in the chuckles department, but Michelle Obama nonetheless managed to be funny. Still, David Letterman's job is not in jeopardy.
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Transit of Venus: Skywatchers rejoice in rare space event (+video)
Around the world on Tuesday, civilians and scientists alike took advantage of the rare transit of Venus across the sun.
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Decoder Wire Sarah Jessica Parker: Is she helping or hurting President Obama? (+video)
Sarah Jessica Parker features in a new Obama campaign spot that ran numerous times during the MTV Movie Awards. The GOP says a dinner thrown by Sarah Jessica Parker for the president makes him look out of touch.
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Decoder Wire Bill Clinton says Romney win would be 'calamitous.' Why the harsh turn? (+video)
Just last week, Clinton called Romney's business record 'sterling,' undercutting a key Obama campaign attack. Now he's slamming Romney harder than the president's own team.
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Bill Clinton takes on Romney at campaign event (+video)
Former President Bill Clinton said that a Mitt Romney presidency would be bad for the country.
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NASA space shuttle embarks on voyage to New Jersey
The space agency's original prototype orbiter, Enterprise is scheduled to arrive at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on the west side of Manhattan on Tuesday.
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