Topic: The Library of Congress

W.S. Merwin: What kind of poet laureate will he be?

As poet laureate, W.S. Merwin is assuming a role with changing expectations.

Willie Nelson and Tupac in the Library of Congress?

Willie Nelson, Tupac Shakur, and Creole Jazz were included by the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, highlighting 'diverse beauty, humanity and artistry" of the American soundscape.

Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

Paul McCartney joked that President Obama might punch him out after singing romantic lyrics to First Lady Michelle Obama.

US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.

Thought bite: Quote for May 6, 2010

'America: The Story of Us' gives a vivid docudrama sheen to US history

The History channel’s 'America: The Story of Us' premiers its six-part series this Sunday.

Top 10 social media tips for the job hunt

Social media can be an excellent way to find a job – if you do it right.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Susan Boyle's 'Dream' CD, McCartney concert magic at New York's Citi Field, D.C.'s holiday celebrations on TNT, and more.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Mamet’s latest on Broadway, an a cappella sing-off on NBC, a Tunisian oud player takes on jazz, and more.

India doubts strength of US ties ahead of Manmohan Singh visit

Many Indians felt that Obama gave too much deference to China during his recent Asia trip, setting off doubts about whether the US is on India's side. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House Tuesday.

America in the midst of two major 'national emergencies'

Terror threat plus H1N1 flu emergency could test Constitutional protections.

Gaddafi? Kaddafi? Qadhafi? How do you spell it?

Other variations include "Gadhafi," "Al-Gathafi," and "Kadafi," creating a mess for news organizations.

How long do CD-Rs last?

The clock ticks for writable discs, but one company claims its new DVD will store usable information for centuries.

The Monitor's View: Is Google playing by the book?

The search giant is on its way to becoming the world's digital library, but a private monopoly raises questions.

Smart-phone app lets you do good deeds in your spare time

The Extra­ordinaries' "microvolunteers" phone it in

The Food of a Younger Land

How America used to eat.

Obamas credit Stevie Wonder for true love

Stevie Wonder takes over the White House - Obamas don't mind

Get ready for a whole lotta Lincoln - 16th president turns 200

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Reporters on the Job

Reporters on the Job: Finding banned novels in a Thai library

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Microsoft's slick first iPhone app

A composer moves opera into the future

John Adams looks for a stylistic revolution from the next generation of composers.