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Cardinal John Henry Newman, who died in 1890, is one step closer to sainthood. But some people are questioning his relationship with his friend Ambrose St. John. Herbert Barraud/Henry Guttmann/Getty Images hide caption

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Religion

Was Cardinal John Henry Newman Gay?

4 min

Was Cardinal John Henry Newman Gay?

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The doctored photograph, seen in a screenshot from Al-Ahram. Screenshot/WaELK hide caption

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Egyptian Newspaper Defends Doctored Photograph From Mideast Peace Talks

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Brandon Hamilton, a senior and economics major at Reed College, does schoolwork on his iPad by the college's Old Dorm Block. Kevin Myers hide caption

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Books

The E-Textbook Experiment Turns A Page

5 min

The E-Textbook Experiment Turns A Page

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In Jalalabad, women walk past posters of candidates running in Saturday's parliamentary elections. Officials are seeking to reassure wary Afghans that it will be safe to vote, despite threats from the Taliban warning people not to leave their homes. Rahmat Gul/AP hide caption

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World

Afghan Voters Head To Polls Amid Threats, Fraud

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Afghan Voters Head To Polls Amid Threats, Fraud

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A trio known for its dark, atmospheric songs, The xx took home one of Britain's most prestigious awards. Aliya Naumoff hide caption

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Music Interviews

The xx: Mercury Prize Winners At 21

8 min

The xx: Mercury Prize Winners At 21

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