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US linguist's e-book looks at evolution of Mandarin

​A Billion Voices: China's Search for a Common Language tells the story of the creation of Putonghua, or Mandarin, which is an interesting read for both Chinese and foreigner students of the language.

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Three scientists share 2014 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

Three scientists shared the 2014 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, the committee announced Monday.