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Monday, June 16, 2008

Obama Plans White House Basketball Court, If Elected

by Associated Press Monday, June 16, 2008 LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama sidestepped picking a winner in Sunday’s NBA Finals game, but the basketball aficionado is ready to take a firm stand if he makes it to the White House. “I hear there’s a bowling alley and obviously that hasn’t gone too well,”... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

'Meet the Press' Moderator Tim Russert Dies at 58

Saturday, June 14, 2008 WASHINGTON — Tim Russert was big wherever he went — in politics, in television, in writing — and even in a suit. Russert, the hard-hitting moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," died at work Friday at age 58 of a heart attack. Russert, who also was in charge of NBC News'... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Scientists Baffled by Phoenix Mars Lander Problems

Monday, June 09, 2008 PHOENIX — The first sample of Martian dirt dumped onto the opening of the Phoenix lander's tiny testing oven failed to reach the instrument and scientists said Saturday they will devote a few days to trying to determine the cause. Photos released by the University of Arizona... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 9, 2008

West Virginia Mayor Opposes Raise for Himself, Threatens Veto

Monday, June 09, 2008 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia city council is hoping to overcome opposition to giving the mayor a raise from the proposal's biggest foe: the mayor. Huntington Mayor David Felinton has vowed to veto a proposal to raise his pay by nearly $28,000 to $90,000. He currently... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008

Discovery crew checks shuttle wings for damage

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- Space shuttle Discovery's seven-member crew completed an inspection of the spacecraft's wings Sunday afternoon, looking for any signs of damage after launching a day earlier. The space shuttle Discovery lifts off Saturday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,... Sign in to see full entry.

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