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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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2 novels about dysfunctional families on vacation
These two novels center on family vacations that are anything but idyllic.
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Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch
The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
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Kate Middleton lends a hand to children, the arts with her charity projects
Kate Middleton, known as the Duchess of Cambridge, today announced the first five organizations she will support as a royal patron.
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7 of the best young adult novels of 2011
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Stonehenge archaeologists reveal new theory of why monument was built
Stonehenge may have been built on a site occupied by hunters for roughly 5,000 prior to its construction.
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Fireballs! 'Tis the season for massive meteors.
Tonight (April 23) through Friday at dawn may be your best chance of the year to spot a fireball, a meteor that shines brighter than Venus, the brightest planet in the sky.
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Ten White Geese
'Ten White Geese' follows an Emily Dickinson scholar who seeks a refuge from her marriage – and the world – in a Welsh farmhouse.
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William Shakespeare: tax dodger, shady businessman?
William Shakespeare avoided paying taxes and hoarded grain during famine, according to researchers. They argue that William Shakespeare the grain hoarder has been has been 'redacted from history so that Shakespeare the creative genius could be born.'
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Swedish princess lived a life of forbidden love
Swedish Princess Lilian and Prince Bertil kept their love secret for decades. The Swedish princesss and prince and were both in their 60s when they finally received the king's blessing to get married.
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Choosing mercy
A Christian Science perspective: Mercy that blesses the forgiver and the forgiven.
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Pope makes one of his final appearances, Rome braces for change (+video)
On Sunday, upward of 100,000 people attended a blessing by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square, one of the pope's final public appearances. Rome and Vatican City are bracing for large crowds of pilgrims and tourists expected for the election of the new pope.
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Does Tory opposition to gay marriage signal a UK 'culture war'?
More than 100 Conservative MPs voted against the gay marriage bill backed by Prime Minister David Cameron, but support from Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs carried the vote.
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Chapter & Verse Just what the doctor ordered: Books will be prescribed as medicine in the UK
Under the Books on Prescription program, doctors can prescribe books to patients with mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.
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A state divided: Uranium mining in Virginia?
Vast uranium deposits in Virginia could make for extremely profitable mining. Opponents fiercely argue mining could lead to an environmental disaster, or water contamination. Lawmakers are expected to take the matter up in this session.
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Global News Blog Good Reads: gun laws, lottery winners, online education, and tech gets sensory
A round-up of this week's long-form good reads include Britain's gun laws, the burden of lottery winners, online courses vs. the college experience, and sensory developments in high-tech.
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Modern Parenthood The holidays mean reflection via Dylan Thomas for one middle school class
Christmas tree decorating, watching 'The Grinch,' and playing in the snow are staples of their winter holidays, say seventh- and eighth-graders in Maine.
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England census: Why have the ranks of the religious declined?
Sure, fewer Britons registered their faith as 'Jedi Knight' in the 2011 census of England. But it's the 12 percent drop in those identifying as Christians has prompted fresh debate about modern British identity.
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Archaic defamation laws threaten Caribbean media
Defamation laws have been used more in the Caribbean and Latin America than other parts of the world. Some countries are now working to overturn the laws.
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Opinion: Scotland independence movement sends dangerous message
Scotland's Alex Salmond and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed the 'Edinburgh deal' – allowing Scotland to hold a referendum vote on independence in 2014. As Europe's bonds are tested, the push for Scottish independence sends a dangerous 'go it alone' message.
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Decoder Wire Ann Romney on 'GMA': How'd she handle burning cookies?
Ann Romney was the focus of several 'GMA' segments, interviewed other guests, and cooked. There’s some evidence that she is a driving force behind the revival of her husband’s prospects.
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Scottish independence: Who would get the nukes, and other questions
As it considers a 2014 referendum on independence from Britain Scotland still has a litany of issues that must be resolved beforehand, including its role in the EU and NATO.
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Why has it taken Britain eight years to extradite Abu Hamza?
British extradition proceedings against the militant cleric Abu Hamza, wanted in the US on terror charges, began in 2004. But only this week has an end to the legal process become visible.
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Winter of the World
The second book of Ken Follett's 'Century' trilogy is a gift to lovers of popular fiction.
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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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2 novels about dysfunctional families on vacation
These two novels center on family vacations that are anything but idyllic.
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Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch
The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
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London welcomes Olympic flame as excitement for Games builds
After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived Friday night.
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Stonehenge built as a symbol of peace and unity, British researchers suggest
The creation of the mysterious monument and the culture built around it suggests Stonehenge was thought as a symbol of unity in late Neolithic Europe, British researchers say.
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London Olympics opening ceremony to focus on rural Britain
Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle unveiled some of his plans Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the London Summer Olympic games, scheduled for July 27.
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