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What happens when a pope dies? (Image credit: Hulton Deutsch)
A leading expert on church history explains the arcane and curious details in choosing a new pope. How do they know the old pope is really dead? Why do millions watch to see the color of the smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel?
Religious and ethnic divisions in Iraq (Image credit: Corbis/Chris North/Cordaiy Photo Library Ltd.)
Long-standing religious and ethnic animosities in Iraq pose significant challenges to rebuilding the country.
Where your tax dollar goes (Image credit: Corbis)
Spring can be a painful time of year if you owe lots of money in income taxes. Where does all that money go?
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