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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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Indian Food: Vada Pav, Mumbai's chutney-slathered vegetarian food
Indian Food: The spicy Vada Pav - a vegetarian food that is heavy as a baseball and dripping with chutney - costs 22 cents in Mumbai.
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Tibet tour: Go to the heart of its Buddhist sacred art in a new Washington exhibition
'In the Realm of the Buddha' offers a rare glimpse into Tibet's sacred art and reveals a history largely lost.
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Iraq war: a baffling defense of Bush policy from a former Pentagon insider
In an interview about the Iraq war, former Pentagon official Douglas Feith suggests Washington was fooled by Saddam Hussein's bluff about weapons he wanted foes to believe he had.
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A murder bubble in New York City?
The collapse of New York City's economic bubble has played a role in inflating the city's murder bubble. More police is only part of the solution to curbing the rise.
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Defending due process for Guantánamo detainees
Defense attorneys for Guantánamo detainees stand up for due process despite hate mail, threats, and Dick Cheney's daughter.
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Pune, India: A mix of Hindus, Muslims, and foreigners a target for a terrorist attack
Pune, India – with its cosmopolitan mix of Hindus, Muslims, entrepreneurs, and upscale hotels – is seen as a ripe target for another terrorist attack.
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Minor-league baseball: New Jersey players swing for the bigs
One-time major-league stars now playing in minor-league baseball look for a shot at redemption with New Jersey's Newark Bears.
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Grinch of St. Patrick's Day? Worker suspended for shamrock pride.
A Staten Island Ferry worker was suspended for showing his St. Patrick's Day cheer.
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The Monitor's View: Marijuana legalization? A White House rebuttal, finally
White House 'drug czar' Gil Kerlikowske lays out his most thorough arguments yet against marijuana legalization. They help clear up confusion over White House drug policy, and can serve as talking points for parents and officials.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/10
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New York City's 'green defense' against sea levels rising
If water levels rise due to climate change, New York City is particularly at risk.
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Cooking up a sense of home
An old stove inspires a reluctant cook to try her hand in the kitchen.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/02
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The Monitor's View: Faced with an underwater mortgage: the moral choice to pay
An underwater mortgage -- or owing more than a house is worth -- is still a debt obligation. If too many people walk away and default, even if they can make payments, America will face a moral crisis.
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A study in contrasts: Lessons of natural disasters in Chile and Haiti
Chile's quality of the government and the relative wealth of its citizens means it was much better off after its earthquake than Haiti.
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Heavy snow blasts New York: Snowiest month in city's history
Heavy snow and high winds added up to a 'snowicane' in New York. After so many winter storms, one meteorologist says, 'I'm ready for spring.'
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White House to security critics: We are tough, just like Bush
As Republicans continue their unrelenting criticism of the Obama administration's national security measures, the White House points out similarities to the Bush era. But that raises Democrats' hackles.
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Google Buzz rolled out for Android, Apple iPhone
Among the features on the mobile version of Google Buzz is an extra layer of Google Maps, which lets you see the locations of nearby friends.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/04
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'Lady Al Qaeda': Pakistan reacts to Aafia Siddiqui conviction in US court
A New York court's conviction of Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui for the attempted murder of US soldiers in Afghanistan has stirred anti-American anger in Pakistan.
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Obama’s NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?
The Obama administration says it won’t hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after all, mainly because of security costs and community backlash. But to some, it's another political misstep.
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Sundance: Glitz gets low profile as festival goes back to basics
Documentaries were the winners this year with films about Pat Tillman, cane toads, and a cautionary tale about Facebook called ‘Catfish.'
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 01/25-01/29
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The Unnamed
Joshua Ferris follows satirical debut “Then We Came to the End” with a dark novel about a man who cannot stop walking.
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Remembering J.D. Salinger
J.D. Salinger, creator of Holden Caulfield, has died at the age of 91. What is his legacy?
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