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Beer brews up a following in France's wine country
This holiday season the French are drinking less wine and more beer than ever. All thanks to a boom in microbrews, or "biere artisanale" as the French call it.
Tube Transportation: New Technology Designed For Space Travel on Earth
New movie presents new spin on Franklin Roosevelt's personal life
Scandals, State Dinners and the Real Story Behind 'Hyde Park on Hudson'
Latino Mormons' history intertwined with Romney family
Mitt Romney often talks about his heritage in Mexico, and his faith in the Mormon Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a complicated history in Mexico -- it's growing rapidly today, but more than 100 years ago it was a place Mormons went to avoid a prohibition on polygamy.
Latino Mormons: The LDS Church's Fastest Growing Group
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has over a million members in Mexico. And as Mexican Mormons move to the US, they bring their faith north with them.
In tough economy, London Olympics share common bond with 1948 games
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the 1948 Olympic Games in London occurred at a time of widespread austerity. Countries across the world were just beginning to recover from the war and, like today, trying to figure out how to strengthen their economies.
Reflecting on London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
The last time London hosted the games, in 1948, was a time of austerity in Britain and the games reflected that austerity.
Suzan-Lori Parks' Porgy and Bess
There's a new production on Broadway now entitled The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, but it's not the one George and Ira presented in 1935.
Syrian Minorities Live on Knife's Edge
Many are charging the Assad government with trying to stir up sectarian violence.
Colin Firth turns a king common in 'The King's Speech'
Colin Firth talks with The Takeaway about why it's easy for audiences to relate to England's King George VI in the new film, "The King's Speech."