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Swimming: 8 facts – trivial and not – from 'Swim'

From author and journalist Lynn Sherr's new book 'Swim,' here are 8 facts about the history of humans in the water
Five outrageously pricey pooches

Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?
In Pictures: Three Gorges, a huge dam with big troubles
In Pictures: China floods and landslides

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze
In China, overambition reins in eco-city plans

Chongming Island’s planned community remains a gleam in the eye. But China is making progress on green design codes.
The Widows of Eastwick

'The Witches of Eastwick' ride again in John Updike's none-too-successful sequel.
Beijing lawyer fights for pollution victims

Xu Kezhu took pollution for granted – until she saw the clean skies of Europe.
Asian, apolitical NGOs get better access in Burma (Myanmar)

The Taiwanese Tzu Chi Foundation says it has sent 15 workers into Burma and won permission to set up a distribution center in Rangoon.
Chinese good Samaritan saves lives on Nanjing Bridge

Chen Si says he has prevented 144 people from leaping to their deaths in the Yangtze River.
A guide to more mindful vacations

A list of travel destinations in peril – and how we can help.
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Essay: My friend, 'Chairman Mao'

Making friends in China with those who often seem invisible.
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