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10 best books of March, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson talks about the 10 new releases she's calling the best books of March.
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4 new foreign mysteries to scare you this Halloween
Craving a mystery from beyond our borders? Here are four great new mysteries from all over the world.
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'Jackie After O': 5 stories about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Tina Cassidy's book chronicles the year Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent on her own, after the death of her second husband.
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In Pictures: It's Mardi Gras time all over the world!
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New Year’s Eve: five ways to ring in 2012
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Bestselling books the week of 12/2/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent booksellers across America.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/03
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Bestselling books the week of 11/23/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/18/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 11/11/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores all across America.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 11/09
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In Venice, gondolas rock to the wrong tunes
Venice is famous for its gondolas and gondoliers, but the songs they sing are not as authentic and homegrown as you think – many originated outside Venice.
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Bestselling books the week of 10/28/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 10/21/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: A Blue Planet
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Bestselling books the week of Oct. 14, 2010, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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In Italy, local politics appears to drive latest round of Roma Gypsy expulsions
Milan, Rome, and Naples have recently dismantled Roma Gypsy camps, but Italy may avoid EU sanctions since the expulsions are being carried out at the municipal level.
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Sofia Coppola film, 'Somewhere,' wins top Venice prize
Sofia Coppola has described the film, which made its world premiere at Venice, as a "portrait of today's L.A."
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Tour de France Stage 5: Cavendish redeemed; Lance Armstrong still 18th
British cyclist Mark Cavendish won Stage 5 – his first stage win – of this year's Tour de France after a bumpy start to the 2010 season. Lance Armstrong stands 18th, two minutes and 30 seconds behind the leader after 613 miles of racing.
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April Fools' pranks from around the world: Top 10
April Fools' pranks and jokes are happening around the world today, from Iraq to Sweden. Ever hear about the prank Uday pulled on his dad Saddam Hussein?
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In Pictures: Scenes from Earth Hour 2009
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Death at La Fenice
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 03/08 - 03/12
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New York City's 'green defense' against sea levels rising
If water levels rise due to climate change, New York City is particularly at risk.
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In Pictures: Carnival 2010
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Be My Valentine? Global poll says 1 in 5 prefer to spend Feb. 14 with their pet.
When it comes to that special Valentine, however, Mexicans have an inner Romeo that puts other nations' residents to shame. Last year, Mexicans broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people kissing simultaneously.
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Titian: The Last Days
A master's life and death in Venice.
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Saving an Aztec salamander
An effort to save the axolotl – a type of salamander – is also a bid to preserve an ancient culture.
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Full-body scan or not? Europe divided on airport security steps
Belgium, Spain are skeptical that there's a need for more full-body airport scanning machines. France and Germany are uncommitted as European Union members meet today to discuss airport security measures.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/23
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