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Phelps on target as France falls to U.S. in 4 X 100m relay(1)
The highly anticipated event was preceded by dramatic controversy, as French swimmer Alain Bernard promised to “smash” the Americans. “The Americans?” Bernard said. “We’re going to smash them. That’s what we came for.”
Not quite.
THE OTHER WAR
As the “surge” appears to be paying dividends in Iraq, military and civilian analysts alike are beginning to wonder: is “The Other War,” Afghanistan, at the breaking point? Only weeks ago, the Indian Embassy in Kabul was reported blown up by a suicide car bomber. 41 were killed instantly, another 130 injured - the deadliest such incident since the Oct. 2001 invasion.
The Hold Steady exceeds its name with “Stay Positive”
The Hold Steady are a knife in frosting: harsh, edgy vocals driven by ambitious hooks and delicious keyboards. Their sound is anthemic: a supercharged muscle car, grease-stained jeans, big city lights and a cathartic sound half religion, half rock.
Is this man an environmentalist?
Probably not. Let’s face it: billionaire developer Donald Trump’s architectural portfolio likely doesn’t sit too well with Mother Nature. That’s not stopping him from boasting, though. Surprise, surprise.
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- Farewell to an “Institution”
- Suspected terrorists have right to civilian appeal
- HOCKEYTOWN AFFIRMED
- History begins: Obama becomes first black candidate to lead Democratic Party
- With compromise reached, Dems anticipate “negotiated surrender” for Clinton
- Helicopter Crashes on Downtown Hospital
- Slowly, fight against American “oil addiction” gains momentum
- It’s on: Barack Obama endorsed by John Edwards at Van Andel Arena
- One and done
- The green leader…still not certified
- Light at the end of the tunnel
- Granholm urges diversification, education during State of the State