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The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out what was happening in days gone by. 125 years ago, in September 1899: A 14 ...

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American Century Select, Ultra, and Focused Dynamic Growth's co-lead manager Michael Li has announced his intention to retire from the firm early next year. He will relinquish his management ...

Easter in particular is marked by special rituals and processions. At Bachkovo Monastery, founded in the 11th century in the Rhodope Mountains, monks and pilgrims carry an icon to the mountains.

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By Amanda Taub Until a few weeks ago, when The New York Times's list of the best books of this century reminded me of the oversight, I had never read “The Last Samurai,” by Helen DeWitt.