Book News: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Gave 'Mein Kampf' As Gifts
Also: The folly of marathon readings; Tom Wolfe has a new book; VICE apologizes for tasteless photo spread.READ MORE
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Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6
The Heat won in overtime on Wednesday night in what LeBron James called "the best game I've ever been a part of."READ MORE
Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6
LebBron James called the sixth matchup "the best game I've ever been a part of."READ MORE
A Family's Secrets And Sorrows Surface In 'Heatwave'
Maggie O'Farrell's new novel follows a troubled Irish Catholic family in London during a heat wave.READ MORE
Taliban Attack Kills 4 Coalition Soldiers; Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks
The developments cast doubt on the newly-announced peace talks between the insurgents and the U.S.READ MORE
Tick Tock: Make The Serve, Pitch, Putt Or Shot
In baseball, golf and tennis we are being lulled to sleep before every pitch, every shot.READ MORE
U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady
There are fewer plants and thousands of fewer workers in the industry than before the recession.READ MORE
Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers
A Spanish artist is drawing attention to factory conditions in the wake of the Bangladesh collapse.READ MORE
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How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport
Lawmakers don't want to lose flights at Reagan National if US Airways and American Airlines combine.READ MORE
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Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed
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The Art Of Investing: The Rewards Aren't Always Financial
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Animal CSI: Inside The Smithsonian's Feather Forensics Lab
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Journalist Michael Hastings Dies In Car Crash At Age 33
The journalist, 33, was reportedly killed in a car accident this morning in Los Angeles.READ MORE
Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax
Amazon ended contracts of people and businesses that are paid to send customers to the retailer.READ MORE
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Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
Boehner told fellow Republicans an immigration bill would need majority House GOP support.READ MORE
Google Files First-Amendment Request With FISA Court
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