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Bestselling books the week of 3/4/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in bookstores across America?
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Bestselling books the week of 2/10/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at bookstores across America?
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Bestselling books the week of 2/3/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at bookstores across America?
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NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks
Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.
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Three things to watch for in Euro 2012
It’s day one of the Euro 2012 championship, the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament after the World Cup. Will Spain defend their title, or will a challenger like Germany or the Netherlands usurp the throne? How will Poland and Ukraine perform as the tournament’s first Eastern European hosts? Here are three things to watch for as the month-long tournament unfolds:
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Dutch welcome Willem-Alexander's ascension to Dutch throne
A cheering public welcomed the new king, the Netherlands' first since 1890, after his mother, Beatrix, abdicated on her birthday, a national holiday.
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Mars One will look for — and hide from — life on Mars
Mars One plans to put four astronaut-explorers on Mars by 2023, but they will take steps to avoid contaminating any lifeforms already on Mars.
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As Dutch prepare for new king, republicans ask to abolish monarchy (+video)
On Tuesday, Queen Beatrix will abdicate and her son will ascend to the Dutch crown. But some Dutch see the monarchy as an unwanted anachronism in an otherwise modern democracy.
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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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In the City of Bikes
How biking mania put down deep roots in the Netherlands.
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Global News Blog New Zealand becomes first country in Asia-Pacific to legalize same-sex marriage
The change in New Zealand's law could pressure neighbors such as Australia to consider revising their laws.
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Backchannels A gold rush in Indonesia you've never heard of
Buru Island, once used by Soeharto's New Order regime to house political prisoners, has been swept with gold fever.
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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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Modern Parenthood Maria Sibylla Merian: Inspired her love of nature and art in her daughters
Maria Sibylla Merian, today's Google Doodle, was a naturalist, entomologist, botanical illustrator, and importantly, a mother of two. Ms. Merian took her daughters into nature with her and their collective work was featured in an art show.
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Google faces inquiries (and possible fines) from European regulators
Six counties, including France and the UK, will launch probes into a 2012 Google privacy policy.
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Why her art changed how we see nature (+video)
Maria Sibylla Merian was not just an extremely talented artist. She was also a scientific pioneer.
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Snowdrops usher in spring
Pretty white snowdrops welcome spring in cooler climates.
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Spread of Antarctic ice: no longer a global warming paradox?
While Arctic ice shrinks to record lows, Antarctic ice has been increasing in winter. New study suggests summer melt in Antarctic is creating a surface layer of freshwater that freezes more readily in winter.
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In Easter message Pope Francis calls for peace
Pope Francis emphasized his concern for the poor and suffering, and delivered a plea for peace in the Middle East and on the Korean peninsula during his first Easter Sunday Mass.
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Change Agent Cities try a new strategy with immigrants: embrace them
Through its Cities of Migration project, the Maytree Foundation hopes to provide not just inspiration but a set of tools that any city government can use to build a strong, diverse community.
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Manny Ramirez signs to play with Rhinos in Taiwan
Manny Ramirez signs on for a "new beginning" with the EDA Rhinos, a Taiwan baseball team. Manny Ramirez signed a contract for $25,000 a month.
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F-35 forced to land in Texas. Why? (+video)
F-35 forced to land after a caution light appeared. The aircraft that was forced to land was one of two F-35 aircraft being shuttled to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
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Exporting Grandma? Some German elderly head abroad for nursing care
Long-term nursing insurance is a pillar the German welfare model, but the system is increasingly stressed by the aging population – leading some elderly to go to other EU countries for care.
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Saving Money Would you switch to LED light bulbs if they were half price?
One of the main drawbacks to energy-saving LEDs is the high upfront cost. But as cheaper versions creep into the market, is it time to make the shift?
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Kenyatta declared winner of Kenyan presidential election by tiny margin
On Saturday, with 50.07 percent of the vote, Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner of Kenya's presidential elections. Kenyatta is accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.
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Bestselling books the week of 3/4/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in bookstores across America?
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Whitney Houston: FBI releases 128-page file (+video)
Whitney Houston's FBI file includes letters from fans that Whitney Houston found threatening, as well as an attempted extortion attempt that the FBI investigated.
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World Baseball Classic: Everything you need to know
As the global tournament steps to the plate overnight March 2, here's a very quick viewer's guide.
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The Monitor's View: In sequester's austerity, will US echo Europe's politics of fear?
The enforced austerity of the eurozone crisis has roused surprising public anger. European governments are falling. The US need not follow this path if Washington finds a consensus over fiscal issues like 'the sequester.'
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Energy Voices Oil, gas salaries rise amid slumping economy
Oil and gas wages and benefits saw an overall increase in 2012, according to a recent study. Base salaries across the entire oil and gas industry rose by 8.5 percent in 2012, Alic writes.
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