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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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In Pictures: Paralympic Games 2012
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'Hello, Goodbye, Hello': 6 oddball meetings between celebrities
Richard Nixon met Elvis Presley? Here are 6 celebrity meetings you'd never imagine from Craig Brown's new book 'Hello, Goodbye, Hello.'
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments
On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.
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Maine same-sex couples marry in first hours of law
After waiting years, gay couples in Maine's largest city didn't have to wait a moment longer than necessary to wed, with licenses issued at the stroke of midnight as the law went into effect.
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Jacob Roberts: a perplexing path from big dreamer to mall shooter (+video)
What prompted Jacob Roberts, outwardly a young man with a happy personality and big dreams, to go on a shooting rampage at a mall in suburban Portland, Ore.? As police investigate, many who knew him scratch their heads.
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Ravi Shankar bridged cultures by bringing sitar to the West, but at a cost
Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock, jazz, and classical music. But in India critics said he was commercializing spiritual sitar music that was not properly understood.
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Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar bridged India and the West
Labeled 'the godfather of world music' by Beatle George Harrison, Ravi Shankar helped millions of Westerners — classical, jazz, and rock lovers — discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Ravi Shankar: Sitar virtuoso and father of the rock benefit concert (+video)
Ravi Shankar: George Harrison called him "the godfather of world music." Ravi Shankar helped millions of classical, jazz and rock lovers discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Top Picks: PBS's re-exploration of 'Magical Mystery Tour,' the Minimalists' simple lives, and more
Scribblenauts relies on the player's imagination, Nicole Kidman stars in 'The Portrait of a Lady,' and more top picks.
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Modern Parenthood
Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
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Culture Cafe
'Sopranos' creator David Chase chats about his new film 'Not Fade Away''Sopranos' creator David Chase discusses his new movie and the love of rock 'n' roll that inspired it.
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'Call Me Maybe': Being happy in a minor key
Songs in minor keys, such as this summer's sugary hit 'Call Me Maybe,' by Carly Rae Jepsen, are on the rise as listeners want more complex sounds from their radio hits.
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Modern Parenthood
College-bound, one daughter's departure means changes at homeWith a college-bound child, one mom examines her half-empty nest.
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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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In Pictures: Paralympic Games 2012
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Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, denied parole again (+video)
Mark David Chapman was praised by the parole board for 'good conduct' but denied parole. Mark David Chapman, who shot John Lennon in 1980, has sought parole seven times.
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Dearie
Julia Child's great success was built on both a willingness to innovate and an utter devotion to her craft.
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Top Picks: The Forsyte Saga in a box set, the Blank on Blank podcast, and more
A webcam observes bears looking for a meal, "Jaws" arrives on Blu-ray, and more top picks.
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'Hello, Goodbye, Hello': 6 oddball meetings between celebrities
Richard Nixon met Elvis Presley? Here are 6 celebrity meetings you'd never imagine from Craig Brown's new book 'Hello, Goodbye, Hello.'
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Google Fiber: Why does Kansas City get to go high-speed? (+video)
Super high-speed Internet comes to Kansas City, courtesy of Google. Business leaders hope lightning fast connections with spur innovation and jobs. Google looks to be expanding further from its original business of Internet searching.
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Modern Parenthood
Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at homeOlympics 2012: The Olympics provide parents a chance to teach their kids about different countries, sportsmanship, and motivation. Get in the spirit of the summer Games with six alternative ways to celebrate at home.
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A Japanese Olympian defies the age barrier
At age 71, equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu will be the second oldest athlete to compete in Olympic history.
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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Philadelphia Mint reveals how it makes 12 pennies per second
Philadelphia Mint reopens to the public with a $3.9 million self-guided tour. This was the first update to the Philadelphia Mint tour since 1969.
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Culture Cafe
Three documentaries provide new insight into DetroitFilms such as 'Detropia' and 'Searching for Sugarman' put the Motor City in the spotlight.
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Top Picks: a Whole Foods summer initiative, a 1980s miniseries, and more
A new app brings a Chinese folk tale to glowing life, PBS's four-part series 'Queen & Country' explores the British monarchy, and more top picks.
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Heat wave could bring record temps, but utilities ready for A/C demand
The heat wave in the eastern half of the US includes high humidity levels, which will make temperatures in the 90s feel like over 100. But power suppliers say they don’t anticipate problems.
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Chapter & Verse
Author band the Rock Bottom Remainders calls it quitsThe Rock Bottom Remainders, which includes writers Stephen King and Dave Barry, will play their last two shows this weekend in California.
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