Keeping Current

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Discovery Heat Shield Checked, Shuttle Ready for Trip Back to Earth

Saturday, July 15, 2006 HOUSTON — Separated from the international space station, their heat shielding inspected one last time for damage and all their goals accomplished, the crew of the space shuttle Discovery was ready to come home Saturday. NASA considers the flight an unblemished success,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Derby Winner Barbaro Holding His Own, For Now

Saturday, July 15, 2006 KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Barbaro is holding his own, for now. Following a week in which it appeared the ailing Kentucky Derby winner might not live much longer, Barbaro remained in stable condition Saturday while being treated for a painful and often-fatal foot disease. "His... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 14, 2006

Derby Winner Barbaro 'Doing Better,' Vet Says

Friday, July 14, 2006 KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Barbaro was doing "much better" Friday morning, a day after his veterinarian said the Kentucky Derby winner was a "long shot" to survive a potentially fatal hoof disease. "Barbaro was out of his sling for more than 12 hours yesterday, and he had a calm,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006

Injured Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro Might Die Due to Foot Inflammation

Thursday, July 13, 2006 KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has developed a severe case of laminitis, a potentially fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in the limbs, and his veterinarian called his chances for survival "a long shot." Dean Richardson, the chief surgeon... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Zidane Apologizes, Says Materazzi Insulted Mother, Sister

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 MILAN, Italy — French soccer star Zinedine Zidane apologized for head-butting an Italian opponent during the World Cup final, saying Wednesday that he was provoked by insults about his mother and sister. "I apologize to all the children" who watched the match Sunday, Zidane... Sign in to see full entry.

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