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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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Huma Abedin and wronged political wives: few options, hard choices
Scandal-tarred Rep. Anthony Weiner says he and his wife, Huma Abedin, will stay together. She has not spoken publicly. How political wives respond to wrongdoing may affect their husbands' political survival, some analysts say.
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Election 101: Nine facts about Mitt Romney and his White House bid
Mitt Romney, who declared his candidacy June 2 in New Hampshire, has been groomed to run for president. He has the look and the political lineage. He’s been a governor, the quintessential training ground. And he’s essentially never stopped running since he conceded his first White House bid three years ago.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/27
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Tommy Lee Jones Joins Meryl Streep and Steve Carell in Great Hope Springs
Lee Jones and Streep will play a married couple, who are having problems with their relationship. Before considering divorce, however, they decide to give their marriage one last try, and head off to a retreat which offers a series of intense counselling sessions with an expert therapist (Steve Carell).
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Navy marriage rules now allow for same-sex unions
Navy marriage: Military training to apply the new law allowing gays to serve openly began early this year and is expected to be complete by midsummer.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/09
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Last Night: movie review
Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington play husband and wife in 'Last Night,' as they both face the temptation of infidelity.
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6 great books about British queens
And here you thought your wedding was a bit on the stressful side. At least you're not Kate Middleton, whose every step – especially any misstep – will be broadcast live to the world. It won't get any easier if she ever becomes the consort of the king. On the bright side, she's marrying a handsome and energetic young man. Then again, Henry VIII's first queen did the exact same thing. As for the five that followed her, well, as the old rhyme puts it: "Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." As she figures out her strategy to keep her position (and her man), "Waity Katie" might be wise to sit back and read these instructive books about Henry VIII's queens. This time around, let's hope only the lessons roll, with everyone's heads staying right where they belong.
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In Pictures: Royal wedding day
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In Pictures: Royal wedding history
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In Pictures: Famous wedding dresses
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Prince William and Kate Middleton: For women, romance or nostalgia?
Weddings in general – and this royal wedding in particular – look different to single and married women, say experts. 'It's the dream come true' to the former, and the 'dream that was' to the latter.
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10 top royal love stories
Our fascination with the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton is nothing new. The world has always loved a royal love story and a stack of books from over the ages proves that to be true. Here are 10 of the most interesting.
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In Pictures: The Donald who would be king
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10 best novels about the US Civil War
It was 150 years ago this week that Confederate troops fired on a federal fort in Charleston harbor and began the violent four-year struggle in which Americans raised arms against Americans. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the US Civil War.
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A case for keeping the old, green chair
When you toss out furniture, make sure it's because you want to, not because you think you should
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Home-style budget crisis: Kitchen shutdown
Are Washington's ways of settling finances like my (fictional) marriage?
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Not a young or wealthy male? Don't fall in love in Cambodia.
Cambodia's government passed a law last month that places restrictions on foreign men who want to marry Cambodian women.
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Can Adam Smith save your marriage? Four steps of 'Spousonomics'
Every marriage is a little business. "Economics is about how to allocate scarce resources," says Paula Szuchman, coauthor with Jenny Anderson of "Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes." "That's what married people are trying to do, given that they have limited resources – time, money, patience." Marriage experts and even economists aren't ready to replace Dear Abby with Adam Smith. "Marriage is more than an economic transaction." says Raymond Fisman, a Columbia University economist. Still, he's a fan of the book. Test these four economic principles on your marriage:
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Tax filing for the jobless: Five ways to trim your tax bill
Tax filing is never fun, especially for the unemployed, whose income plunged but who still owe taxes. The Internal Revenue Service tried to ease things a bit last year by not fully taxing the unemployment benefits. That offer has expired. Still, there are ways that the unemployed, and newly employed, can lower their taxes this tax-filing season. Here are five of them:
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Tax bonuses for some couples, penalties for others
Despite President Bush's attempt to eliminate the 'marriage penalty,' many couples still pay higher taxes because they're married
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How did your parents meet?
Contributors to the "My Parents Were Awesome" blog celebrate the lives their parents had before they were born.
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Certified Copy: movie review
Juliette Binoche stars in 'Certified Copy,' a provocative romantic drama that fudges the line between reality and fantasy.
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In Pictures: Kate Middleton's dresses
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In Pictures: Gay marriage debate
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