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In her new novel, author Dani Shapiro explores the delicate balance between art and exploitation. Black & White tells the story of Clara, the daughter of a New York art photographer who becomes famous for taking artful, evocative photos of Clara in the nude.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood his ground on the decision to invade Iraq at a final, joint press conference with President Bush on Thursday. Blair is leaving office on June 27, amid harsh criticism for his support for the war.

Graduate students in advertising at Virginia Commonwealth University get an opportunity to learn from professionals in an unusual program.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair makes what will likely be his last visit to Washington, staying at the White House. In a Rose Garden press conference, Blair and President Bush praised each other's leadership. The two stood together through the Iraq war, even as it badly damaged their political standing.

How "average" or "American" is your state? The Associated Press has produced an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data that ranks the 50 states and the District of Columbia according to how closely they resemble the country's demographics.

Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz is set to appear before the World Bank board behind closed doors. This week, the bank is due to give its final decision on whether Wolfowitz should remain as bank president. The question at hand is whether Wolfowitz violated rules by arranging a pay raise for his bank-employed girlfriend.

France's new conservative president, who worked his way up the ladder in a rise unusual in the country's political history, is offering his people the option of radical change.

Virginia Tech holds its graduation day, less than a month after a gunman shot and killed 32 people on campus before turning the gun on himself. The ceremonies paid tribute to the victims, 27 of whom were honored with degrees.

Cerberus Capital Management's deal to buy a substantial stake in Chrysler for $7.4-billion has found unusual support from the United Auto Workers. One possible reason is that the UAW might get control of the pension fund.

Not just for sipping anymore, tea is an easy and exciting way to flavor a variety of dishes. And just as sitting down to a cup of tea is a universal gesture of comfort and friendship, so is sitting down to a meal made with tea.