Update since publication This article mentions that Wi-Fi stands for “Wireless Fidelity”, although this is disputed. Thursday, July 7, 2005 A Florida man is being…
Oil spill in Gulf of Mexico reported to have reached coast; offshore drilling ban announced by Obama administration
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Search-and-rescue dog that found 9/11 survivor to be cloned
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2007/08 UEFA Cup: Copenhagen vs. Lens
Thursday, October 4, 2007 20:15(UTC+1) Copenhagen 2 – 1 (AET)3 – 2 agg. Lens Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Attendance: 23,861 Referee: Duarte Nuno Pereira Gomes, Portugal…
President of China lunches with Brazilian President
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European football: Santa Cruz to Rovers
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United States Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announces retirement
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Former Managing Director of Gambian newspaper appears in court
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Scottish judge criticises medical care of murdered baby
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Irish airline Aer Lingus to cut more staff
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