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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: U.S. Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton greets guests as she visits the 'Samurai: The Warrior Transformed' exhibition prior to the dinner she hosts for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda at National Geographic April 30, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Noda had met with President Obama for talks at the White House earlier.

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  • New travel books: Beach, road trip, kids outdoors

    city-dwellers looking to get outdoors with kids offer inspiration and information for planning adventures this season.-- National Geographic 's "Field Guide to the Water's Edge" ($22) is a handy reference for anyone who's ever wondered about shorebirds, seashells,   Read more »

  • 14-year-old Texan wins National Geographic Bee

    often overshadowed by the National Spelling Bee."You 50 or 54 are the smartest people I know," he told the contenders.___National Geographic Bee: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/___Follow Brett Zongker on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DCArtBeat   Read more »

  • Aztec Ruins to join National Geographic trail

    Trail of the Ancients" aimed at providing details on archaeological sites, scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing areas. National Geographic also will unveil an interactive website on the Four Corner region that will offer more information on area attractions   Read more »

  • National Geographic Museum to open Titanic exhibit

    -- To mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, the National Geographic Museum in Washington is preparing a new exhibit on the history and study of the famous ship."Titanic: 100 Year Obsession" will highlight the work of Robert Ballard, who co-led   Read more »

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