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| Jan.12 |
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Body found in Alabama bridge case |
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Jaguars lost to Patriots |
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| Jan.13 |
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Giants beat Cowboys, 21-17 |
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| Jan.19 |
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McCain takes South Carolina
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| Jan.21 |
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Clinton and Obama clash in debate |
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| Jan.26 |
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Democrats vote in South Carolina |
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South Carolina delivers big win for Obama 
Sen. Barack Obama claimed a significant victory in the state Democratic primary, telling supporters 'we are hungry for change'
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| Jan.29 |
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McCain wins key primary John McCain has beaten Mitt Romney by a slim margin in a key battle for Republicans seeking to run for president in November
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| Feb.6 |
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Tornadoes kill 48 across U.S. South Emergency crews searched for victims who might have been overlooked after violent storms and tornadoes roared through the mid-South
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| Feb.13 |
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UK royal defends U.S. colonialism advice |
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| Feb.17 |
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Newman wins Daytona |
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| Feb.20 |
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Atlantis shuttle returns to Earth |
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Fighter pilot dies after crash |
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| Feb.21 |
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Democrat hopefuls in debate |
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| Mar.3 |
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States to hold crucial ballots |
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| Mar.4 |
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Clinton takes key primary polls Hillary has revived her campaign for the presidency with projected primary election wins in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island
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| Mar.11 |
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Obama 'wins Mississippi primary'
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| Mar.17 |
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Woods stretches winning streak to five |
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Florida ditches new primary plan |
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| Mar.22 |
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Mambo pioneer Cachao dies at 89 |
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| Mar.26 |
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Endeavour touches down |
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| Apr.3 |
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Police entered YFZ compound Map of Eldorado Texas Texas law enforcement entered the compound following allegations of physical and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl
| On April 8, 533 women and children had been removed from the compound by authorities
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Roddick finally beats Federer |
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| Apr.5 |
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Kansas 84, North Carolina 66 |
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| Apr.6 |
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Police storm temple at polygamist ranch |
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| Apr.7 |
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Kansas pulled away victory in NCAA Chalmers' 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation put the game in OT, and Kansas become first national champion since 20 years ago
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| Apr.13 |
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Trevor Immelman wins Masters
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| Apr.18 |
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DNA tests on sect children |
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| Apr.24 |
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Snipes sentenced to three years |
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| Apr.29 |
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Paul-led Hornets finish off Mavericks |
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| May.1 |
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Champions San Antonio win series |
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| May.3 |
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Big Brown wins Derby |
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| May.4 |
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Sharks lost series to Stars in Game 6 |
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| May.6 |
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Last big primaries for Democrats
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Obama wins North Carolina vote Barack Obama has beaten Hillary Clinton in the N. Carolina primary, but it is too early to call Indiana's vote
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Death row inmate executed |
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| May.10 |
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Severe storms kill 18 in two U.S. states Tornadoes and other severe weather swept across Oklahoma and Missouri. A tornado touched down in Ottawa County, killing six people
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| May.19 |
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Spurs bounce Hornets |
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| May.20 |
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Clinton wins primary
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| May.31 |
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Democrats reach delegate deal | Hillary Clinton's efforts to secure the Party's nomination for president have suffered a setback.. The Democratic Party is voting to decide the fate of two states debarred for the presidential nomination process. A compromis... | |
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Shuttle leaves for space station
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| Jun.2 |
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Sect children set to go home
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| Jun.14 |
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Shuttle lands despite losing clip
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| Jun.20 |
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Salmonella traced to Florida or Mexico
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| Jun.24 |
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Florida to buy Everglades swathe
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| Jun.25 |
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Court bans death for child rape
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| Jul.10 |
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FARC 'don't recognize humanity'
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| Jul.21 |
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Hurricane warning for Texas, Mexico
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| Jul.23 |
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Hurricane Dolly lashes Gulf Coast
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| Aug.1 |
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Iraq contractor bans cell phones
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| Aug.5 |
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Mexican executed after appeal denied Jose Ernesto Medellin's death penalty conviction in the rape and murder of 2 teen girls sparked international controversy
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| Aug.13 |
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Katrina shooting case collapses
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| Aug.17 |
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Florida tells visitors to leave as storm near
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| Aug.18 |
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Florida braced for tropical storm
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| Aug.20 |
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'Boomerang storm' threatens Florida
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| Aug.30 |
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Cuba, Gulf Coast braced for Gustav Winds increased to near 145 mph as it threatened the western tip of Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane
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New Orleaners told to flee Gustav The mayor Ray Nagin has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire city, as the hurricane bears down on the Gulf Coast
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| Aug.31 |
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City declares storm curfew
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Hundreds of thousands flee coast| About 1.9 million of Louisiana's 2 million coastal residents had fled ahead of Hurricane Gustav in the largest evacuation in state history. More than 200,000 people have left New Orleans. Forecasters warned... | |
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| Sep.1 |
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Gustav slams into Gulf Coast Hurricane-force winds slammed into oil terminals around Port Fourchon, southwest of New Orleans
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Gustav evacuees urged to stay away Hurricane Gustav didn't pack the wallop of Katrina three years earlier; 2 million evacuees to stay away from the Gulf Coast for another day
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| Sep.2 |
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Trio of storms stirs up Atlantic
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New Orleans ready for mass return
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| Sep.8 |
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Mayor fears city too weary to flee Ike Hurricane Ike was expected to gain strength as it barreled toward the Texas-Louisiana border
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| Sep.10 |
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Texans flee as Hurricane Ike approaches
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| Sep.12 |
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Sea floods island Floodwaters surged into Galveston Island neighborhoods with the center of Hurricane Ike still more than 200 miles from landfall.
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| Sep.13 |
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Bush declares Texas disaster zone
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Rescuers search storm-hit Texas A huge search and relief operation is under way, after the state was hit by powerful Hurricane Ike
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| Sep.14 |
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Fuel shortage fear after storm Oil refineries put out of action by Hurricane Ike could take eight to nine days to recover
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| Sep.15 |
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Ike blamed for 27 deaths
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| Sep.18 |
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Soldier's family in dark about son's death The military has told Sgt. Wesley Durbin's family nothing about the incident: no details on his death, no information at all
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| Sep.20 |
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Europe fight back to trim U.S. lead |
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| Sep.21 |
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Inspired U.S. win back Ryder Cup
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| Sep.26 |
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McCain and Obama spar in first debate Map of Oxford Mississippi USA Presidential rivals have attacked each other over foreign policy and the economy, in their first debate
| McCain praised the 'surge' strategy, while Obama said the US military had not been 'used wisely'. Obama said bail-out of the US economy was the 'final verdict' on eight years of Republican policies
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| Oct.7 |
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McCain, Obama trade blows on economy | The presidential hopefuls have set out their economic policies in a debate dominated by the financial crisis | |
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| Oct.27 |
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Plot to assassinate Barack Obama 2 Neo-Nazi white supremacists are arrested for plotting to assassinate US presidential candidate
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| Dec.2 |
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Republican wins key Senate race
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| 2008 |
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| Feb.20 |
Fighter pilot dies after crash |
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| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity'
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| Aug.1 |
Iraq contractor bans cell phones
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| Sep.18 |
Soldier's family in dark about son's death The military has told Sgt. Wesley Durbin's family nothing about the incident: no details on his death, no information at all
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|
| 2008 |
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| Feb.6 |
Tornadoes kill 48 across U.S. South Emergency crews searched for victims who might have been overlooked after violent storms and tornadoes roared through the mid-South
|
| Feb.20 |
Fighter pilot dies after crash |
|
| May.10 |
Severe storms kill 18 in two U.S. states Tornadoes and other severe weather swept across Oklahoma and Missouri. A tornado touched down in Ottawa County, killing six people
|
| Jun.20 |
Salmonella traced to Florida or Mexico
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| Jul.21 |
Hurricane warning for Texas, Mexico
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| Jul.23 |
Hurricane Dolly lashes Gulf Coast
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| Aug.17 |
Florida tells visitors to leave as storm near
|
| Aug.18 |
Florida braced for tropical storm
|
| Aug.20 |
'Boomerang storm' threatens Florida
|
| Aug.30 |
Cuba, Gulf Coast braced for Gustav Winds increased to near 145 mph as it threatened the western tip of Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane
|
| Aug.30 |
New Orleaners told to flee Gustav The mayor Ray Nagin has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire city, as the hurricane bears down on the Gulf Coast
|
| Aug.31 |
City declares storm curfew
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| Aug.31 |
Hundreds of thousands flee coast| About 1.9 million of Louisiana's 2 million coastal residents had fled ahead of Hurricane Gustav in the largest evacuation in state history. More than 200,000 people have left New Orleans. Forecasters warned... | |
|
| Sep.1 |
Gustav slams into Gulf Coast Hurricane-force winds slammed into oil terminals around Port Fourchon, southwest of New Orleans
|
| Sep.1 |
Gustav evacuees urged to stay away Hurricane Gustav didn't pack the wallop of Katrina three years earlier; 2 million evacuees to stay away from the Gulf Coast for another day
|
| Sep.2 |
Trio of storms stirs up Atlantic
|
| Sep.2 |
New Orleans ready for mass return
|
| Sep.8 |
Mayor fears city too weary to flee Ike Hurricane Ike was expected to gain strength as it barreled toward the Texas-Louisiana border
|
| Sep.10 |
Texans flee as Hurricane Ike approaches
|
| Sep.12 |
Sea floods island Floodwaters surged into Galveston Island neighborhoods with the center of Hurricane Ike still more than 200 miles from landfall.
|
| Sep.13 |
Bush declares Texas disaster zone
|
| Sep.13 |
Rescuers search storm-hit Texas A huge search and relief operation is under way, after the state was hit by powerful Hurricane Ike
|
| Sep.14 |
Fuel shortage fear after storm Oil refineries put out of action by Hurricane Ike could take eight to nine days to recover
|
| Sep.15 |
Ike blamed for 27 deaths
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Mar.22 |
Mambo pioneer Cachao dies at 89 |
|
| Apr.24 |
Snipes sentenced to three years |
|
| Sep.14 |
Fuel shortage fear after storm Oil refineries put out of action by Hurricane Ike could take eight to nine days to recover
|
| Oct.7 |
McCain, Obama trade blows on economy | The presidential hopefuls have set out their economic policies in a debate dominated by the financial crisis | |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.12 |
Jaguars lost to Patriots |
|
| Jan.13 |
Giants beat Cowboys, 21-17 |
|
| Feb.17 |
Newman wins Daytona |
|
| Mar.17 |
Woods stretches winning streak to five |
|
| Apr.3 |
Roddick finally beats Federer |
|
| Apr.5 |
Kansas 84, North Carolina 66 |
|
| Apr.7 |
Kansas pulled away victory in NCAA Chalmers' 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation put the game in OT, and Kansas become first national champion since 20 years ago
|
| Apr.13 |
Trevor Immelman wins Masters
|
| Apr.29 |
Paul-led Hornets finish off Mavericks |
|
| May.1 |
Champions San Antonio win series |
|
| May.3 |
Big Brown wins Derby |
|
| May.4 |
Sharks lost series to Stars in Game 6 |
|
| May.6 |
Death row inmate executed |
|
| May.19 |
Spurs bounce Hornets |
|
| Sep.20 |
Europe fight back to trim U.S. lead |
|
| Sep.21 |
Inspired U.S. win back Ryder Cup
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.12 |
Body found in Alabama bridge case |
|
| Apr.3 |
Police entered YFZ compound Map of Eldorado Texas Texas law enforcement entered the compound following allegations of physical and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl
| On April 8, 533 women and children had been removed from the compound by authorities
|
| |
|
| Apr.6 |
Police storm temple at polygamist ranch |
|
| Apr.18 |
DNA tests on sect children |
|
| Apr.24 |
Snipes sentenced to three years |
|
| Jun.2 |
Sect children set to go home
|
| Jun.25 |
Court bans death for child rape
|
| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity'
|
| Aug.5 |
Mexican executed after appeal denied Jose Ernesto Medellin's death penalty conviction in the rape and murder of 2 teen girls sparked international controversy
|
| Aug.13 |
Katrina shooting case collapses
|
| Oct.27 |
Plot to assassinate Barack Obama 2 Neo-Nazi white supremacists are arrested for plotting to assassinate US presidential candidate
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.19 |
McCain takes South Carolina
|
| Jan.21 |
Clinton and Obama clash in debate |
|
| Jan.26 |
Democrats vote in South Carolina |
|
| Jan.26 |
South Carolina delivers big win for Obama Sen. Barack Obama claimed a significant victory in the state Democratic primary, telling supporters 'we are hungry for change'
|
| Jan.29 |
McCain wins key primary John McCain has beaten Mitt Romney by a slim margin in a key battle for Republicans seeking to run for president in November
|
| Feb.13 |
UK royal defends U.S. colonialism advice |
|
| Feb.20 |
Atlantis shuttle returns to Earth |
|
| Feb.21 |
Democrat hopefuls in debate |
|
| Mar.3 |
States to hold crucial ballots |
|
| Mar.4 |
Clinton takes key primary polls Hillary has revived her campaign for the presidency with projected primary election wins in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island
|
| Mar.11 |
Obama 'wins Mississippi primary'
|
| Mar.17 |
Florida ditches new primary plan |
|
| Mar.26 |
Endeavour touches down |
|
| Apr.3 |
Police entered YFZ compound Map of Eldorado Texas Texas law enforcement entered the compound following allegations of physical and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl
| On April 8, 533 women and children had been removed from the compound by authorities
|
| |
|
| May.6 |
Last big primaries for Democrats
|
| May.6 |
Obama wins North Carolina vote Barack Obama has beaten Hillary Clinton in the N. Carolina primary, but it is too early to call Indiana's vote
|
| May.20 |
Clinton wins primary
|
| May.31 |
Democrats reach delegate deal | Hillary Clinton's efforts to secure the Party's nomination for president have suffered a setback.. The Democratic Party is voting to decide the fate of two states debarred for the presidential nomination process. A compromis... | |
|
| May.31 |
Shuttle leaves for space station
|
| Jun.14 |
Shuttle lands despite losing clip
|
| Jun.24 |
Florida to buy Everglades swathe
|
| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity'
|
| Aug.5 |
Mexican executed after appeal denied Jose Ernesto Medellin's death penalty conviction in the rape and murder of 2 teen girls sparked international controversy
|
| Aug.31 |
City declares storm curfew
|
| Sep.8 |
Mayor fears city too weary to flee Ike Hurricane Ike was expected to gain strength as it barreled toward the Texas-Louisiana border
|
| Sep.26 |
McCain and Obama spar in first debate Map of Oxford Mississippi USA Presidential rivals have attacked each other over foreign policy and the economy, in their first debate
| McCain praised the 'surge' strategy, while Obama said the US military had not been 'used wisely'. Obama said bail-out of the US economy was the 'final verdict' on eight years of Republican policies
|
| |
|
| Oct.7 |
McCain, Obama trade blows on economy | The presidential hopefuls have set out their economic policies in a debate dominated by the financial crisis | |
|
| Oct.27 |
Plot to assassinate Barack Obama 2 Neo-Nazi white supremacists are arrested for plotting to assassinate US presidential candidate
|
| Dec.2 |
Republican wins key Senate race
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