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Russian Tanks Push Deeper Into Georgian Territory
TBILISI, Georgia - Russian tanks rolled into the strategic Georgian city of Gori on Wednesday then pressed deeper into Georgia territory, smashing an EU-brokered truce designed to end six-day conflict that has uprooted 100,000 people and scarred the Georgian landscape.
Georgian officials said Gori was looted and bombed by the Russians. An AP reporter later saw [...]
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Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout (Reuters)»
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from U.S. forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and prosperity. … > read full story
CHICAGO, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been found dead in Nashville of a gunshot wound in an apparent murder-suicide, according to local media reports. … > read full story
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China strides onto Olympic stage as Beijing Games officially open - The Canadian Press»
China strides onto Olympic stage as Beijing Games officially open
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BEIJING - Once-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open a Summer Games unrivalled for its mix of problems and promise.
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McCain seeks to define himself and Obama
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The Associated Press - 30 minutes ago
LIMA, Ohio (AP) - John McCain's efforts to define Barack Obama have been well cataloged in recent days, from the substantive (calling Obama a tax raiser slow to offer an energy plan) to the silly (comparing the Illinois senator to Britney Spears and …
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Sports News
Swiss Rider Steals Tour de Frances Spotlight»|
New York Times - Found 3 hours ago Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara notched the fastest time in the 9.6-mile time trial, beating 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador by 18 seconds to capture the yellow jersey. MONACO After four years away from the Tour de France, a race that made him a cycling legend, Lance Armstrong looked around … Armstrong Leads, Then Falls Behind in Tour de France - Fox News Lance 10th after Stage 1 time trial - CBSSports |
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New York Times - Found 3 hours ago Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara notched the fastest time in the 9.6-mile time trial, beating 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador by 18 seconds to capture the yellow jersey. MONACO After four years away from the Tour de France, a race that made him a cycling legend, Lance Armstrong looked around … Armstrong Leads, Then Falls Behind in Tour de France - Fox News Lance 10th after Stage 1 time trial - CBSSports |
