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'The Real Romney': 10 facts about the presidential hopeful From the biography that aims to show America the 'real' politician, here are 10 facts about Mitt Romney, the candidate some voters still feel they don't know
Elmore Leonard on 'Raylan' and 'Justified'Elmore Leonard discusses the moral ambiguity of his protagonist, the struggle to make good guys as interesting as villains, and his thoughts on 'Justified,' the TV series based on his work.
The Last Great GameHow the 1992 Duke and Kentucky teams took a trip into college basketball immortality.
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Poet John Burnside wins the T.S. Eliot Prize for PoetryJohn Burnside the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry in a year when two poets withdrew over objections to the competition's sponsor.
Bestselling books the week of 1/19/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.
Jim Henson's never-released screenplay is turned into a graphic novelHenson's first screenplay, titled 'Tale of Sand,' has been converted into a graphic novel released today by Archaia Entertainment
Bill O'Reilly's 'Killing Lincoln' will be made into a documentary by Ridley and Tony ScottRidley and Tony Scott will be filming a National Georgraphic documentary based on Bill O'Reilly's book 'Killing Lincoln.'
Girl LandAnti-feminist provacateur Caitlin Flanagan takes us into the world of adolescent girls – but, unfortunately, fails to bring us into the 21st century.
FraternityHow a scholarship program brought color to Holy Cross
Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the RightHow we got to this grim pass in our political and economic system
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10 best picture books for children
Benjamin Franklin: 10 great quotes on his birthday As Benjamin Franklin's birthday is celebrated on Jan. 17, here are some of the best quotes from the pithy revolutionary, scientist, and writer.- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A quiz on the struggle for a national holiday
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the world’s most eloquent and tireless champions of non-violent social change. The Atlanta-born civil rights leader was integral to the movement that eventually broke down archaic segregationist barriers across the country, culminating in President Lyndon Johnson’s signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate at age 34, Dr. King was also an advocate for peace and justice around the world, and his “I Have a Dream” speech, given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, continues to inspire those who struggle for equality.
For two decades, the third Monday of January has been designated a federal holiday in the U.S. But the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a difficult process, with supporters often fighting an uphill battle. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this day of remembrance, and the man whose life and works it honors.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: 10 good books about the civil rights leader For the holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., here are 10 books detailing his life and his impact on American history.
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