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Sunday, September 2, 2007

Virginia Woman Consumes 5 Pounds of Wings for Buffalo Wing-Eating Title

Sunday, September 02, 2007 BUFFALO, N.Y. — When it comes to wolfing wings, Sonya Thomas is a wiz. The 105-pound competitive eater who goes by "The Black Widow" bested a dozen beefy rivals Saturday night, scarfing 173 wings in 12 minutes to win the wing-eating contest at the National Buffalo Wing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 1, 2007

Idaho Senator Larry Craig Resigns

Saturday, September 01, 2007 WASHINGTON — Idaho Sen. Larry Craig resigned from his Republican Senate seat Saturday, bowing to pressure from Republicans to step down after his arrest and guilty plea in a sex scandal. "It is with sadness and deep regret that I announce that it is my intent to resign... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Nifong Pleads Not Guilty to Contempt Charge in Lacrosse Case

Thursday, August 30, 2007 DURHAM, N.C. — Disgraced former prosecutor Mike Nifong pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal contempt charges stemming from his failure to turn over complete DNA testing results during the now-discredited Duke lacrosse rape case. If found in contempt, Nifong could face up... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Dunkin' Donuts Plans to Go Virtually 'Zero Trans Fat'

Monday, August 27, 2007 Dunkin' Donuts, the food-on-the-go chain whose name celebrates a treat that's symbolic of unhealthy eating, is trying to refresh its image by largely eliminating trans fat across its menu — doughnuts included, Homer Simpson be damned. Dunkin' planned to announce Monday that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Attorney: Search For Trapped Miners Will Continue

Sunday, August 26, 2007 HUNTINGTON, Utah — Despite three weeks of drilling and digging that have revealed no signs of life from six men trapped inside a collapsed coal mine, an attorney for families of the miners said Sunday the search will continue. Colin King, a lawyer for the families, said... Sign in to see full entry.

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