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Thursday, July 6, 2006

Immigration the Hot Campaign Issue Across America

Wednesday, July 05, 2006 By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos WASHINGTON — From Vermont to California and a host of unlikely places in between, many Republicans say they are convinced that tough immigration positions are what voters want to hear ahead of the November election, and, in fact, immigration could be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Discovery Crew Gives Shuttle In-Flight Inspection

Wednesday, July 05, 2006 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Discovery began their first full day in space Wednesday with one of the most comprehensive in-flight inspections of any shuttle flight. As they hurtled toward a Thursday rendezvous with the international space station, the astronauts... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Discovery's Astronauts Enter Shuttle for Historic Fourth of July Launch

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Discovery's astronauts strapped into their seats Tuesday in preparation for the first space shuttle liftoff on Independence Day. After two weather delays and then a debate over safety when a crack was spotted in the fuel tank's foam insulation, officials... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 2, 2006

Weather Delays Discovery Launch A Second Time

By Tariq Malik Staff Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Poor weather again thwarted the launch of NASA’s space shuttle Discovery Sunday following a day of delays due to thunderstorms and thick clouds. NASA launch officials scrubbed their second launch attempt in two days for Discovery’s STS-121 mission... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 30, 2006

Old Rivals Germany, Argentina to Face Off in World Cup Quarterfinals Today

Friday, June 30, 2006 BERLIN — The World Cup quarterfinals start Friday with Germany facing Argentina and Italy taking on Ukraine. Saturday's games are England vs. Portugal and Brazil against France. The rivalry between Argentina and Germany is an old one, including two World Cup finals, with one... Sign in to see full entry.

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