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Polls Open In Britain’s Historic EU Referendum

LONDON (AP) – Polls have opened in Britain for a referendum on whether the country should quit the European Union bloc it joined 43 years ago. More than 46 million people are registered to vote in Thursday’s plebiscite, which asks: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” Polls are open until…

London’s Iconic Big Ben Going Silent for $42 Million Makeover

A low angle view of Big Ben in London is seen in this undated photo. UIG via Getty Images Big Ben, the U.K.’s most famous clock, will fall silent for several months in preparation for the start of much-needed repair work. The three-year job will cost about $42 million and is scheduled to begin in early-2017. The clock is in…