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Having heard an earful from self-publishing authors for years, the books industry may get some new insights into how traditionally publishing authors see their experiences. A new international survey is open for input.

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USA number 1, no more! Also, Mark Wahlberg wants a pardon, Shia LaBeouf gets laughed at for claiming sexual assault, and the U.S. takes its first step towards going to Mars, all in today’s news and web roundup.