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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Phelps Swims Into History With Record Olympic Gold Medal Wins

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 BEIJING — For Michael Phelps, it's not enough to just set a new standard. He has to demolish the old one. Winningest Olympian ever? He's two golds past that already and not finished yet, just over halfway to his goal of breaking Mark Spitz's record seven in a single... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Father, 8-Year-Old Son Survive Tennessee Bear Attack

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — An 8-year-old boy and his father were mauled by a black bear that pounced on the boy in a creek without provocation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, authorities said Tuesday. Evan Pala was cut, scratched and bitten. His father, John Pala of Boca... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Chinese Police Tighten Security Following Fatal Stabbing of American

Sunday, August 10, 2008 BEIJING — Police tightened security Sunday as they investigated the fatal stabbing of the father of a former U.S. Olympian, an attack that stunned the athletic community and embarrassed Chinese authorities determined to hold the most successful Summer Games ever. Todd and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Panel Convicts bin Laden Driver in Split Verdict

By WILLIAM GLABERSON Published: August 6, 2008 GUANTÁNAMO BAY, Cuba — A panel of six military officers convicted a former driver for Osama bin Laden of one of two war crimes charges on Wednesday but acquitted him of the other, completing the first military commission trial here and the first... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 1, 2008

Kaine Mum On Obama Running Mate Slot

Kaine Says It's 'Flattering' To Be Mentioned, Claims He's Focused On Virginia WASHINGTON -- Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine isn't adding to talk that he's on Sen. Barack Obama's short list for running mates. Appearing on Washington radio station WTOP's monthly "Ask The Governor" program Tuesday, he wouldn't... Sign in to see full entry.

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