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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.
In Pictures: Monaco's royal wedding
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/28
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/21
In Pictures: Top 12 inspiring Olympic moments

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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.
In Pictures: Monaco's royal wedding
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/28
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/21
Olympics blog
How to donate to family of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili

The family of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who fatally crashed on the opening day of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, is in dire financial need. A bank account has been set up for donations from around the world.
Vancouver Olympics: Embarrassed Russia looks to 2014 Sochi Olympics

Russia's dismal showing at the Vancouver Olympics may be the least of the Kremlin's worries as allegations of corruption mar preparations for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Olympics blog
Top 12 inspiring moments we saw at the Vancouver Olympics

Vancouver Olympics correspondents Christa Case Bryant and Mark Sappenfield chronicle the Top 12 highlights: including Joannie Rochette's courage, US vs. Canada hockey, and Petra Majdic racing with broken ribs.
In Pictures: Top 12 inspiring Olympic moments
Gold rush: Steve Holcomb barrels US bobsled to top of podium

Pilot Steve Holcomb and his US bobsled crew dominated a tough field at the Vancouver Olympics to win gold for the first time since 1948 – and the accolades of the sport's most decorated athlete, Germany's Andre Lange.
Were Vancouver Olympics courses too hard? How fast is too fast?

After some big crashes at the Vancouver Olympics some are debating whether courses should be about survival of the fittest or a showcase for grace, beauty, and the sheer joy of elite competition.
US men's 4-man bobsled edges closer to rare Olympic medal

Steve Holcomb's USA-1 crew has a large lead going into Saturday, en route to what they hope will be the first US men's gold in 4-man bobsled in 62 years.
In Pictures: Crazy Olympics Fans
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Who inspired US athletes at Vancouver Olympics?

US Olympic athletes at the Vancouver Olympics are honoring their key influences with short stories on Facebook. You're invited to vote for the most inspiring one.
Apolo Ohno skates on Vancouver Olympics schedule Friday Feb. 26

American short track speed skater Apolo Ohno will tonight try to break his own medal count record. Gold medal events in curling, biathlon, alpine skiing, snowboard, and short track are also on Vancouver Olympics schedule Friday Feb. 26, 2010.
USA, Canada ride new sports to top of Winter Olympics medal count

The USA and Canada have become major players in the Winter Olympics medal count mostly because new sports, such as short track and snowboarding, have been introduced since 1992. A breakdown of which sports have benefited which countries the most.
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Canada wins four medals and demolishes Russia in Olympic ice hockey

After a stuttering start to its Vancouver Olympics, Canada wins four medals and serves up a 7-3 demolition of Russia in ice hockey. Was 'Winning Wednesday' all thanks to a bearded skeleton slider?
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/24
Vancouver 2010: medal count as of Monday, March 1

Follow the latest Vancouver 2010 medal count results.
Lindsey Vonn goes for 3rd medal; Vancouver Olympics schedule Wednesday

On the Vancouver Olympics schedule Wednesday, Lindsey Vonn tries for her third medal, this time in the giant slalom. Medal events are also in women's speed skating, short track, bobsleigh, and aerials.
Bode Miller goes for 4th medal: Vancouver Olympics schedule Tuesday

Bode Miller goes for a 4th medal in men's giant slalom during the Vancouver Olympics Tuesday, which also features medal events in nordic combined, men's speed skating and women's biathlon and ski cross.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/19
The teams behind every Olympic athlete: parents, friends, fans

Athletes at the Vancouver Olympics have usually gotten there with the backing of a small army of supporters who encourage, chastise, bolster, and fund. Just ask US skeleton's Noelle Pikus-Pace or US luger Mark Grimmette.
Bode Miller, ski tinkerer, wins silver in the super-G

Bode Miller, who added a silver medal to his tally in the super-G on Friday, is one of many Olympic athletes who embrace the technical materials side of their sport -- in this case his skis -- to reach maximum performance.
Olympics blog
Watching the Olympics after you turn in your press pass

A Monitor sports writer who covered five Olympics shares a blizzard of impressions as he watches from his couch.
Olympic athletes who put their faith first

Four top competitors – including skeleton racer Noelle Pikus-Pace, who races Thursday in Vancouver – talk about drawing on their Christian faith in sport.