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10 best books of February (plus one), according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson discusses Amazon's picks for the 10 best releases of February.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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The 100 best books of all time
How many of these "100 best books of all time" have you read?
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MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history
To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
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In Pictures: Funny animal faces
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China not invited to party at International Space Station, says NASA
China has not been invited to join the International Space Station project, despite a news report from Russia suggesting otherwise.
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G20 summit dilemma: Stimulate economic growth or rein in deficits?
The chief question at this weekend's G20 summit will be how to keep the world economy growing. The Europeans are cutting government spending, ignoring President Obama's call for more stimulus.
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Dmitry Medvedev to tour Silicon Valley, seek investors
Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time on Wednesday, eager to reinvent his country's outmoded, oil-dependent economy.
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Russia's Medvedev on Silicon Valley reconnaissance mission
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will take his vision of a Russian Silicon Valley to US technology heads including Google CEO Eric Schmidt this week before meeting with President Obama on Thursday.
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In Pictures: Scenes of summer
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Summer solstice: Why summer begins Monday
Summer solstice begins Monday. It marks the sun’s peak and the longest day of the year. But why doesn't it typically mark summer's peak heat?
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If Chicago's gun control law is overturned, what next?
The Supreme Court will decide soon if Chicago's controversial handgun ban is unconstitutional. Both sides say such a decision would spur a slew of challenges to gun control laws elsewhere.
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Why BP should deny everything and brace for impact
There's little BP can do to stop the onslaught of lawsuits heading its way.
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Wall Street crashes amid market 'temper tantrum over Europe'
Wall Street investor sentiment over European debt problems and an unexpected spike in unemployment claims drove the market downward.
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For the first time, Western troops march on Red Square
Russia's Victory Day, the country's most important secular holiday, was marked by an unusual emphasis on international cooperation as American, French, and British troops commemorated the the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany by marching across Red Square for the first time ever.
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Classic review: Eye of My Heart
Twenty-seven writers explore the complex joys of grandmotherhood.
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In Pictures: Zoo babies
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US economy expands in first quarter, as consumers spend more
GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the first quarter, indicating improvement in the US economy. Consumer spending rose by 3.6 percent.
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With Charlie Crist's independence day, fireworks in Florida
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday that he would run in the race for the open US Senate seat as an independent. That makes it a three-way race, where anything is possible.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/29
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How can Charlie Crist win Florida Senate race as an independent?
Reports suggest that Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will announce Thursday that's he's running for US Senate as an independent. If he does, he has to thread a political needle to win.
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Britain general election: Is the minority vote, once Labour's, up for grabs?
In Britain's general election scheduled for May 6, minority voters are expected to have a greater impact than ever before. Conservatives are wooing black and Asian voters – once solidy pro-Labour – with policies they say are family- and business-friendly.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/31
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Dagestan suicide bombings have Russia looking to Putin
The Dagestan suicide bombings on Wednesday were the latest in a spate of attacks that has many in Russia looking to Vladimir Putin, whose reputation was built on tough talk and action against insurgents.
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Moscow Metro bombings: Insecurity in Chechnya, N. Caucasus, comes to Moscow
Officials blamed today's twin Moscow Metro bombings, which struck near the FSB security service and a major state-run media outlet, on two female suicide bombers from the N. Caucasus.
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Mystery monkey of Tampa Bay becomes a Facebook phenomenon
At last count, the mystery monkey of Tampa Bay – who has been avoiding (not outwitting) Florida authorities for a year – has 31,000 Facebook fans.
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In Pictures: Nuclear power around the world
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Russia protests: Thousands rally in 'Day of Wrath' against Putin
This weekend's Russia protests, in which thousands gathered in 20 Russian cities for 'Day of Wrath' demonstrations against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and other government officials, brought together diverse political forces.
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YouTube drags reluctant Soviet star Mr. Trololo back into spotlight
A 40-year-old clip from Soviet TV of 'Mr. Trololo' man Eduard Khil has gone viral on YouTube. In an interview, the baritone singer says he doesn't understand why millions suddenly love him now.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/11
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