Topic: Queen Elizabeth II
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'Lincoln': 6 actors who won Oscars for portraying historical figures
'Lincoln' actor Daniel Day-Lewis is already a frontrunner for this year's Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the sixteenth president. Here are a few other actors who took home a statuette when they portrayed real people.
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How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien? Take our quiz
There is more to J.R.R. Tolkien than just 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the great scholar and storyteller.
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John Lennon: 40 quotes on his birthday
Here are 40 quotes from John Lennon, who would have been 72 today.
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Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics
Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.
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Wimbledon 101: What you need to know
A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.
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In Pictures: Some of the world's most eye-catching currencies
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One town and 26 public gardens = free food
Public gardens take root in parking lots and even a huge Victorian cemetery in Todmorden, England.
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Obama's gift to the pope? It's definitely not an iPod.
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Beware the British garden police
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The Susan Boyle phenomenon: redefining beauty, grace, and success?
Commentators find deeper meaning in British singer's YouTube popularity.
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In sunny Turks and Caicos, 'political amorality' forces Britain to retake control
Michael Misick resigned as prime minister of the Caribbean island on Mar. 23 amid corruption allegations. He calls Britain's return to direct rule 'modern-day colonialism.'
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At G-20 summit, a fragile web of relationships shapes outcomes
The Obama-Hu exchange seemed to go well, while dinner Wednesday night gave Obama and Germany's Merkel a chance to reach greater détente.
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Michelle hugs Queen and starts new British tradition
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Michelle Obama hugs Queen - breaks royal protocol!
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'Mighty Michelle' Obama: Dressed for Queen and country
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On European trip, rock-star Obama faces skeptical allies
While he is popular, American policies are not. He will be hard-pressed to win concessions on his plans for the economy or Afghanistan.
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USA
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Broadway leaps into spring
Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.
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Across Irish Sea: two bold tactics against music piracy
Isle of Man considers unlimited downloads as Ireland pulls plugs.
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Opinion: Time to forcefully oust Mugabe
Successful intervention by neighboring African states has been done before.
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World
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Garden gratitude, week three
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The Monitor's View: Obama as 'science president'
The US needs to back research and education that can solve problems like climate change.
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Reporters on the Job
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Queen Elizabeth, fall leaves, and plants you've killed
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The changing face of gardening
The changing face of gardening – from Queen Elizabeth's garden parties to lettuce as the hit of a flower show to a wild garden in New York City.
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Sonar enters the third dimension
New style of 3-D sensors lets ships avoid hidden obstacles.
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Flowers and fashion in Chicago
Each summer Chicago's Magnificent Mile bursts into bloom.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Britain's national sovereignty and online gambling.
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Opinion: It's the end of Britain as we know it
The Lisbon Treaty spells the end of a sovereign Britain.
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