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Bill Clinton: Monica Lewinsky ‘paid quite a price’ for relationship

In the first of a two-part interview, former President Clinton says said he was afraid that Monica Lewinsky would be frozen in the public memory for their relationship: "I didn't want that for her." He sits down with James Patterson,…

Digital revolution threatens American literature, says best-selling author James Patterson

Despite having authored dozens of best-selling titles, James Patterson is very worried about the present and future of books in America, as the publishing world continues to grapple with the tectonic shifts brought about by the advent of ebooks and…

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Nation Oct 17

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Nation Oct 17

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Politics Oct 17

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Nation Oct 17

Number of Americans with no religious affiliation growing

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World Oct 17

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Arts Oct 17

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Nation Oct 17

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