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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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3 novels about family, crime, and love
In this week's fiction roundup, two girls try to hide the deaths of their parents, two American writers fall in love (at least in a novel), and an international bestseller explores the lengths a family will go to clean up after a crime.
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11 essential books for dog lovers
Here are 11 must-read books for dog lovers.
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J. K. Rowling: 10 quotes on her birthday
Here are quotes from "Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling on her birthday.
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Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch
The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
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Wow! Some words are, like, really old!
Even words bearing the stamp of one particular era often go back surprisingly deep into earlier times.
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Global News Blog As snow falls in Britain, Heathrow upholds reputation as travelers' 'black hole' (+video)
London's Heathrow airport is once again the target of criticism after a preemptive shutdown hours before a light snowfall in the United Kingdom.
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'Supergiant' amphipod discovered in deep sea near New Zealand
'Supergiant' amphipod: An expedition from the University of Aberdeen has yielded rare specimens of a giant, pale crustacean living 4 miles beneath the ocean surface.
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Opinion: Ex-CIA spy: History of failed negotiations shows Iran won't deal
President Obama errs in pushing nuclear negotiation, writes this ex-CIA spy in Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Four US presidents tried and failed. The problem lies in Iran's fanatic ideology. Biting sanctions and US overt support for the Iranian people will bring real change.
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Tiger Woods edges closer to top in Abu Dhabi tourney
Tiger Woods shot a three under par 69 Friday in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and is now two shots off the lead.
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As Scottish clamor for independence, English beginning to say 'me too'
Scottish demands for independence are making waves, but south of the border, the English are getting tired of the union as well.
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The Monitor's View: Independence for Scotland: Nothing brave about it
Breaking up countries, even peacefully, runs against the tide of history. Civic virtues can unite a people, despite their history and cultures.
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Scotland talks independence – but can it afford it?
With a vote on Scotland's independence from the UK becoming more inevitable, Scots want to know how an independent Scotland would pay its bills.
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3 good new coming-of-age novels
From a 20th-century Jane Eyre to a Pakistani-American immigrant, three protagonists grow up and learn about life.
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Five ways to invest in Europe – seriously
Just because there's a sovereign debt crisis doesn't mean there's no opportunity in Europe, especially if investors are selective and defensive.
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10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II
From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
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Global News Blog Scottish politicians fend off accusations of being 'anti-Scottish'
The long-simmering debate on Scottish independence has boiled over in Edinburgh, with one politician accusing colleagues of being 'anti-Scottish' for not supporting independence.
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UK roils Scottish independence referendum with bid for control
The prospect of a Scottish independence referendum has gained substantial traction among Scots and the UK's attempt to call the shots could backfire by stirring up nationalist sentiment.
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Another Iranian nuclear scientist killed: part of 'covert war'?
Tehran blamed the death of Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, a deputy director at the Natanz enrichment facility, on the US and Israel.
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Global News Blog Pride in a humble pie in Scotland
Scottish bakers of 'Forfar birdie' pies hope to join exclusive culinary club to protect authenticity.
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Scientists 'see' dark matter web for first time
By observing how light is bent, a team of astronomers have created a visual map of how dark matter is distributed throughout the universe.
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Change Agent Lisa Trainer films the remarkable return of the 'Lady of the Loch'
For more than two decades an osprey known simply as 'Lady' has returned to Scotland, drawing attention to the country's role as a wildlife haven.
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Kate Middleton lends a hand to children, the arts with her charity projects
Kate Middleton, known as the Duchess of Cambridge, today announced the first five organizations she will support as a royal patron.
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Comfort food with an English accent: Lancashire Hotpot
This take on Lancashire hotpot – traditional English food at its most comforting – is made with lamb, onions and carrots topped with sliced potatoes and baked until fork tender.
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Giant pandas, on loan from China, now living in Scotland
A pair of giant pandas was loaned to a Scottish zoo by the Chinese government. The pandas arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday.
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Denise Mina: how the literary female detective has changed
Alex Morrow, the female cop at the center of Denise Mina's series, is proof that the literary depiction of woman in police work has come a long way.
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Qaddafi heir Seif al-Islam captured in Libya
Qaddafi's second son, once considered his father's likely successor, was found hiding deep in the desert.
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Your value
A Christian Science perspective: A basic human need is to feel one's own worth. Here are some ideas on how to recognize your God-given value.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween
Halloween has its own collection of seasonal iconography, much like a Christmas tree or an Easter basket. Since the October holiday straddles the line between celebration and superstition, it's no surprise some of the day's symbols are of a darker origin. Here are five things that are intertwined with the history of Halloween.
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Scotland's millennia-old Yew tree has seen it all
The Fortingall Yew, Europe's oldest tree, has been everything from an ancient clan gathering place to a matchmaker.
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