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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Amazon's top 10 bestselling books of the year
Which books sold best in 2012? Check out Amazon's full list.
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A foodie gift guide
Stir It Up's foodie gift guide has something for everyone, from the organic gardner-turned chef, to the beloved baker, to the tech-savvy foodie.
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11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors
Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon’s editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
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10 best books of 2012 – fiction
Here are the Monitor's picks for the best novels of 2012.
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When Minnesota approves gay marriage, does Supreme Court listen? Maybe. (+video)
Minnesota on Tuesday became the third state in two weeks to legalize gay marriage. According to one exchange at the Supreme Court earlier this year, that's exactly why the justices shouldn't get involved.
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Minnesota governor expected to sign same-sex marriage bill (+video)
The Minnesota state Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage Monday. If the governor signs it, Minnesota will become the 12th state to sanction gay marriage.
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Tsarnaev widow request: Give the body to his family, not me
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's widow has requested that his body be released to his family. Tsarnaev's widow has waived her right to claim it and continues to distance herself from him.
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New Zealand legalizes gay marriage
On Wednesday, gay rights supporters celebrated the passage of a bill that will allow same-sex couples to marry for the first time in New Zealand. Though thousands of New Zealanders do not support the measure, polls show two-thirds do. Some say the bill may spur a boom in same-sex travelers from nearby Australia.
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Gay marriage opinion shift: conservative lawmakers, pundits left scrambling
As public opinion moves in favor of gay marriage, members of Congress find they have to adjust their stance. Conservative pundits are beginning to acknowledge this as well.
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Michael Jordan marriage: His Airness applies for license (+video)
Michael Jordan marriage? Michael Jordan applied for a marriage license in Florida. It will be Michael Jordan's second marriage.
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Global News Blog Did Kim Jong-un and his wife have a baby?
Speculation over the possibility of North Korea's first couple having a child hit a high point in January, when South Korean media closely analyzed photos of Ri.
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Obama administration to argue for gay marriage in Supreme Court case
The US Supreme Court next month hears arguments in a case challenging the 'Defense of Marriage Act.' In a brief filed Friday, the Obama administration asserts that DOMA discriminates against gay and lesbian couples in violation of the US Constitution.
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Tax VOX A new marriage penalty for the rich
New Medicare payroll tax could cost high income couples as much as $1,350 in extra tax. But some couples will get a tax break.
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Tax VOX Valentine's Day 2013: love and taxes after the 'fiscal cliff'
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Tax Policy Center has updated its marriage bonus and penalty calculator to reflect the provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Williams discusses three tax provisions that will increase marriage penalties a lot in 2013 for many high-income couples.
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Talking about love: Valentine's Day tales from around the world
From love-letter scribes for hire in Mexico to the perfect place to escape romantic expectations in Japan, Valentine's Day takes many different forms.
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Gay marriage and adoption bill passes in French Assembly
Polls show most French support legalizing gay marriage, though that backing softens when questions about the adoption and conception of children come into play. The bill now goes to the Senate.
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Maine same-sex couples marry in first hours of law
After waiting years, gay couples in Maine's largest city didn't have to wait a moment longer than necessary to wed, with licenses issued at the stroke of midnight as the law went into effect.
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Gay marriage at Supreme Court: Will military couples get more benefits?
Same-sex military couples are not eligible for many benefits that heterosexual married couples in the military receive, including housing and medical care. But the Supreme Court could redefine the federal status of gay marriage next year.
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Tax VOX Fiscal cliff could impact low-income families the most
The fiscal cliff debate thus far leaves the most vulnerable families quite close to the edge, Maag writes.
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Amazon's top 10 bestselling books of the year
Which books sold best in 2012? Check out Amazon's full list.
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12-12-12: An auspicious date for a $1,212,120 wedding?
12-12-12 is the latest triple-date marketing opportunity for the wedding industry. Banking on Chinese numerology, one Vegas wedding package is priced at $1,212,120 and includes a private jet.
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Jenna Bush Hager pregnant: George W. Bush to be first-time grandpa
Jenna Bush Hager announced her pregnancy this morning on the 'Today' show. The former first daughter and husband Henry are expecting the arrival of their first child this spring.
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Same-sex couples trade first 'I do's' in Washington
Due to a three-day waiting period, Sunday was the first day same-sex couples could be married after picking up marriage licenses Thursday in the state of Washington.
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Same-sex marriage: Waiting now for the Supreme Court to act
As reflected in polls and recent ballot measures, public opinion is moving in favor of same-sex marriage. Now that the US Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue, both sides in the debate look for clear legal resolution.
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Supreme Court: Both sides in gay marriage debate voice optimism
The Supreme Court's decision to take up appeals over DOMA and California's Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage elicited positive reactions from advocates on both sides of the contentious issue.
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Supreme Court takes up gay marriage: what the justices have to decide
The main question before the Supreme Court is not whether the Constitution protects gay marriage, but whether Prop. 8 and DOMA discriminate in violation of the 14th Amendment.
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Gay marriage reaches Supreme Court: Justices to review Prop 8., DOMA
The two cases being taken up by the Supreme Court involve a challenge to California’s Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage and a suit from New York City testing the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
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A foodie gift guide
Stir It Up's foodie gift guide has something for everyone, from the organic gardner-turned chef, to the beloved baker, to the tech-savvy foodie.
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