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3 of spring's most anticipated novels
From the latest novel by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout to a new novel by legendary author James Salter, this fiction roundup includes some of spring's most anticipated titles.
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10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
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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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3 new novels about young people on a mission
Characters wonder if they're the right ones for the job in these talked-about new novels.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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Warm-up for a global-warming law
Congress to begin work on a bill the next president would be willing to sign.
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How Pelosi tends a more divergent flock
House speaker's skills are being tested by Democrats' greater ideological diversity – a challenge that will intensify if the party picks up more seats in November.
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Sometimes, taking things literally can lead to confusion
Does a 'coin laundry' mean people wash their money?
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Obama starts to attract Clinton voters
Despite divisive primaries, he has a record lead over Clinton among Democratic voters, a new poll finds.
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Senate passes veto-proof farm bill
Congress poised to override President Bush for only the second time.
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Superdelegates shifting toward Obama
He narrowed Clinton's lead to 13, picking up four after Tuesday's primaries.
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Clinton now closer to endgame
Her best hope is for something to occur that makes Obama appear unelectable.
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Opinion: Hey, Democrats – nominate faster
The August convention should be moved up to June.
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The Monitor's View: Endless but revealing primaries
The long Democratic race may have fatigued American voters, but it has had its benefits.
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Obama, Clinton each get a win, but his delegate lead widens
His decisive victory in North Carolina shows he can rebound from setbacks, analysts say.
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Has Obama slipped?
His lead in North Carolina is dwindling, but he's closing in on Senator Clinton in superdelegates.
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McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist
Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
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McCain must separate himself from Bush, says strategist
Differences include control of federal spending and climate change, argues adviser Charlie Black
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Obama, Clinton intensify pursuit of white working class
His big lead in North Carolina slips heading into May 6 primary; exodus of whites cited.
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Blacks wrestle with Obama-Wright rift
Many understand, but some may doubt Obama's 'blackness.'
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Special schools for pregnant girls?
An Idaho school scrambles for funding, saying it helps more teen moms graduate.
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Wright brings race issue back to '08 race
Obama's former pastor launched a public-relations blitz.
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The Monitor's View: Race rears again in campaign
At least it's being wrestled with in the open as Obama's former pastor speaks out.
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'A Voyage Long and Strange' away from myth
Tony Horwitz rewrites early American history
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USA
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Zeppelins: a low-impact alternative to flying
These airships cause less environmental damage than planes. But journeys would test passengers' patience.
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Clinton's Pennsylvania victory gives campaign new life
A convincing win spurs the fight forward, but does little to close the gap in delegate count with Obama.
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Why Clinton needs to win big in Pennsylvania
Her viability is at risk if she doesn't, analysts say.
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