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International Tennis Federation bans Sharapova for two years after positive drug test
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Report reveals Top 10 most-confusing tech buzzwords
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US lawmakers approve bill taxing executive bonuses
Friday, March 20, 2009 The United States House of Representatives approved a measure on Thursday to impose a heavy tax…
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Obama’s new stance on same-sex marriage earns donations
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3000 homeless after fire breaks out in Chad refugee camp
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Bratsk hydroelectric plant gets new turbine
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NASA plans for future moon missions
Monday, September 19, 2005 NASA has announced plans for sending humans back to the Moon, as a first step to…
Elite Boston Marathon runner Emily Levan discusses life and running
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