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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Relief for Some Regions After Sweltering Heat Wave

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 NEW YORK — Jessica Blue stood barefoot in the fountain at Manhattan's Washington Square Park, her clothes and hat getting drenched with cool water as the temperature neared 100 degrees. "I was out shopping, but I couldn't take it any more," the 54-year-old said Tuesday.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After the wheels were down and Discovery rolled to a halt from a 5.3 million-mile journey in space, the six astronauts on the 13-day mission looked at each other and said, "We did it." With the second return-to-flight mission over and all its goals... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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