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Marion Cotillard poses during a photocall for the film "The Immigrant" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 24, 2013.

Immigrant Drama Shoots for Top Cannes Prize

'The Immigrant' director says America needs immigrants More

The idea behind the little free libraries was born three years ago in Hudson, Wisconsin, when former teacher and book lover built a miniature model of a library. (VOA)

Little Free Libraries Promote Love of Books

Volunteers create and maintain bird-house shaped boxes filled with books for whoever wants one More

Members of the Ghost Army work with an inflatable tank, one of hundreds of props used to deceive the enemy during World War ll. (Courtesy Plate of Peas Productions)

Video Fake Tanks, Ghost Army Helped Defeat Germans During WW ll

Documentary chronicles once-classified details of specialized army unit's war of deceptionMore

Star Trek Influence Lives Long and Prospers

Video Star Trek Influence Lives Long and Prospers

As new movie thrills, many are once again discussing the iconic franchise's influence on society, science and technology More

French singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki performs at Palau de la Musica Catalana during the Mil.leni festival, Barcelona, Jan. 10, 2008.

Singer, Piaf Songwriter Georges Moustaki Dies at 79

Singer arrived in Paris in 1951, where he worked with some of period's best-known singers More

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This photograph taken on April 2, 2013 shows Singaporean artist Samantha Lo Xin Hu, 26, arriving at the Subordinate courts in Singapore.

Singaporeans Traversing Political Boundaries Through Satire, Art

Some see Lo's works as humorous and relevant, but authorities charge 27-year-old artist with eight counts of public nuisance and vandalism
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Coke Ad Hawks Pop, Peace to India, Pakistan

World's biggest beverage company aims to change hearts, minds and tastes in nuclear-armed nations
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Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft

Microsoft Unveils New Xbox One Game Console

Microsoft says its third-generation console, coming eight years after Xbox 360, is an 'ultimate all-in-one entertainment system'
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Cast member Michael Douglas during photocall for "Behind the Candelabra" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival, France, May 21, 2013.

Liberace Film Spotlights Gay Rights at Cannes

Steven Soderbergh biopic explores relationship between flamboyant pianist and his young lover
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Zach Sobiech garnered worldwide fame for his battle against Cancer. He died May 20. (J. Dunn Photography)

Video Teen Dies of Cancer After Touching Millions With Song

Minnesota native Zach Sobiech became famous for 'Clouds', his song about facing death
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The famed Martin Droeshout engraving of William Shakespeare, printed on the cover of Shakespeare

Shakespeare's Sonnets Come to Life in New App

Created by Britain's Touch Press, the app features commentary, information, and aims to bring the bard's sonnets to the masses
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Indian actress Aishwarya Rai poses as she arrives at the evening

Indian Cinema on Mission to Dispel Bollywood Image

The largest Indian contingent to date is on the French Riviera at the Cannes film festival
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Winner of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Emmelie de Forest of Denmark who sang Only Teardrops, celebrates with the trophy after the final at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden, May 18, 2013.

Denmark's Emmelie De Forest Wins Eurovision Contest

Danish singer crowned newest winner of annual song contest, with 'folky' pop song called Only Teardrops
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