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The fate of the metalheads

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imageFans cheer on the heavy metal band Motörhead.brandi/flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Adults often worry about adolescents who identify with fringe-style cultures, whether it’s emo, hip hop or juggalos.

But every generation has its own set of musical cliques that draw millions of teenage fans. In the 1980s, heavy metal – a style of music...

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Divided Thai nation vulnerable to violence on multiple fronts

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imageRumours are swirling around Bangkok about who's behind the bombings, which make it even more unlikely democracy will be restored any time soon.EPA/Diego Azubel

As Thai police continue investigating the bombings at the Erawan Shrine and Sathorn pier in Bangkok, a number of theories are being canvassed about possible perpetrators and motives. Thai...

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