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The Oklahoman: Tomatoes are at a premium right now due to a shortage in Florida, but many say the higher prices are temporary. More Info Tomatoes in Oklahoma Typically, Oklahoma's...
Soccer: Beckham braced for emotional return
LA Galaxy´s player David Beckham waves to the crowd at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, F
China Daily: MANCHESTER - Eighteen years after graduating from Manchester United's youth academy as part of the celebrated 'class of 92', David Beckham returns to where it all started...
DoH working on new round of drug price cuts
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Inquirer: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health is 'working on' another round of drug price cuts before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's term ends next June, according to...
Wildcard Henin casts shadow over Indian Wells seeds
Justine Henin of Belgium reacts on her way to beating Elena Dementieva of Russia during the women's single match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday Jan. 20, 2010.
The Guardian: By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California, March 9 (Reuters) - Former world number one Justine Henin will have the top seeds looking warily over their shoulders...
 
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PR Newswire: Hilary Duff Signs Multi-Book Deal With Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Facebook - Internet
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Houston Chronicle: Mothers and daughters make connections
Brooke Shields
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The Daily Mail: Brooke Shields to serve up response to Andre Agassi's memoirs
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium
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Yahoo Daily News: Kim Clijsters trying to juggle tennis, motherhood in 1st full year back on tour
David Letterman
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The Examiner: David Letterman Extortion Case: CBS News Producer Pleads Guilty
Belgium's former number one tennis champion and UNICEF Ambassador Justine Henin speaks during a media conference regarding childhood vaccinations in developing countries at UNICEF headquarters in Brussels, Thursday Sept. 10, 2009. Amid the resurgence of Belgian tennis, Justine Henin has moved from retirement, to confirming she won't come back, and now, to refusing to discuss her future. As UNICEF goodwill ambassador, she now tries hard to stay focused on tetanus vaccinations for mothers and babies in developing nations.
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Yahoo Daily News: Henin, Clijsters look to shake things up at Indian Wells
Paul Casey of England hits off the first fairway during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta
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The Guardian: Great Europeans are behind England's golden run, says Casey
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Star Tribune: Major business groups launch major ad campaign to stop Obama health care bill
Michelle and Barack Obama descend the Grand Staircase of White House.j
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Star Tribune: Struggles at bank owned by candidate's family loom over Ill. race for Obama's old Senate seat
David Beckham and Ronaldinho
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CNN: A.C. Milan's David Beckham is looking forward to return to Man. U - Soccer - SI.com
Toyota Supra MKIV from the en:2 Fast 2 Furious movie.
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The Daily Tribune: The Toyota myth is shattered
Barack Obama and Joe Biden at rally held in their honor at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on October 29, 2008
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Star Tribune: Restrictions on abortion funding take on different form in Obama's health care overhaul bill
Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez talks to the media during a press conference at the club's Anfield stadium, Liverpool, England, Monday March 5, 2007.
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Independent online (SA):  Benitez losing patience as time runs out
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Lukas Lacko of Slovakia during the men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday Jan. 20, 2010.
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Independent online (SA):  Nadal says he's fit for Indian Wells
Dogs - Animal - Pet
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Star Tribune: A chip for spot: British dog owners could be forced to microchip and insure their pets
Classic General Electric neon sign, in Willacoochee.
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Star Tribune: GE proposes limiting downstream PCB contamination during Hudson River dredging
Workers leave the headquarters of Panasonic Corp. in Kadoma in Osaka Prefecture
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Star Tribune: Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on ...
Cars - Vehicles - Parking Lot
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Inquirer: Summer heat no picnic for your car
Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson, left, and his assistant Carlos Queiroz watch proceedings during a practice session at the team's Carrington training ground before their upcoming FA Cup semi-final soccer match against Watford, in Manchester
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The Independent: Brown ruled out for over a month
Vitali Klitschko,left, former WBC and WBO heavyweight champion during a training session in Going in the Austrian province of Tyrol, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Klitschko will fight against WBC boxing world champion Samuel Peter of Nigeria in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 11, 2008 for Peter's WBC heavyweight title.
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MSNBC: Vitali Klitschko to fight Albert Sosnowski
Netherlands' Ryan Babel
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Sky Sports: Babel keeps the faith
Former Formula One World champion Michael Schumacher
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The Daily Telegraph Australia: Michael Schumacher will fail - Mark Webber
Retailing- super market- mall- India
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Star Tribune: Publix Super Markets recalls some seasoning mixes that may be contaminated with salmonella
Brazil's top model Gisele Bundchen, right, and U.S. American football star Tom Brady
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Boston Herald: Buyers beware of Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen’s Back Bay digs
USA's Bode Miller reacts in the finish area after taken the second place together in the same time with Mario Scheiber from Austria during the men's Downhill World Cup race in Kitzbuehel, Austria, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. (bb2)
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USA Today: Bode Miller decides to skip World Cup finals

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An Eviction Stirs Old Ghosts in a Contested City2010-03-10
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: JERUSALEM -- Having been removed in favor of Israeli nationalist Jews, members of the Palestinian Ghawi family have been sheltering this winter in a tent on the sidewalk opposite their home of more than five decades in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh...
food Calendar2010-03-10
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No flash but a steady fire for Clapton fans2010-03-10
The News & Observer: RALEIGH -- Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton put out an album called "Journeyman," a title that seemed like a self-effacing joke. But that's what Clapton has become as he approaches his 65th birthday, a journeyman bluesman like the old-timers he came up...
Wine Tastings2010-03-10
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What's on sale is what's for dinner2010-03-10
The News & Observer: Many of us are trying to save money while getting dinner on the table each night, and Betsy Szczypinski wants to help. Szczypinski, 41, of Chapel Hill, started a Web site, , that offers recipes based on what's on sale at the local grocery stores, along with a...
Teen tastes sweet success2010-03-10
The News & Observer: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When it comes to decorating cakes, 14-year-old Natalie New is not that fast. But she is spectacular. Take the floral bouquet cake the Overland Park, Kan., teen made two years ago. The top decoration consisted of 58 finely detailed...
Clapton plays Raleigh2010-03-10
The News & Observer: Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton put out an album called "Journeyman," a title that seemed like an overly self-effacing joke. But that's what Clapton has become as he approaches his 65th birthday, a journeyman bluesman like the old-timers he came up idolizing,...
New Waverly looks to achieve ultimate goal2010-03-10
Houston Chronicle: In 2008, they were just happy to be there. In 2009, they wanted more and they got a little more, but still fell short of their ultimate goal. In 2010, the New Waverly Bulldogs are looking to take the final step - the only one they haven't taken - in what has...
Too many cooks unwelcome in kitchen2010-03-10
Houston Chronicle: DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, Edye, was a wonderful cook and an accomplished hostess. Friends and family enjoyed being a part of her events, not only because of the food but also because she made everyone feel so welcome. Before my husband and I were married, I...
A cluttered vehicle poses more of a risk in a crash Safety: Objects can become ...2010-03-10
The Oklahoman: Think you're driving your car to work? Nope. For more and more of us, we're driving our dining room, our entertainment center, our home office and maybe even the kids' playroom, all rolled into one. Such multifunctionalism creates clutter. It not only can...
Pakistan's role in 'reconciling' with Taliban likely on Karzai's agenda on trip to Islamabad2010-03-10
Star Tribune: ISLAMABAD - What role Pakistan plays in any peace effort aimed at the Taliban is likely to rank high on the agenda during Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit to Islamabad on Wednesday. Pakistan has made it clear it wants a part in so-called...
Nationals' Strasburg impressive in debut2010-03-10
Star Tribune: Stephen Strasburg battled some nerves and location issues during his spring training debut. Strasburg threw two scoreless innings in the Nationals' 9-4 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday, responding well to the hoopla surrounding his first exhibition start....
Wolves-Denver game preview2010-03-10
Star Tribune: Get in-game updates on your mobile phone or PC at The Nuggets are on pace for the most victories in franchise history. The Wolves have lost 12 of their past 13 games and are on pace for 18 victories, second fewest ever. So is there any reason to actually play...
Kobe hits winner, Lakers snap 3-game skid with 4th-quarter rally to beat Raptors 109-1072010-03-10
Star Tribune: LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chris Bosh hit a...
TUESDAY2010-03-10
Star Tribune: TUESDAY ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY PI DIVISION • So. Suburban 12, Wayzata/Minnetonka 5 BASKETBALL • BOYS CLASS 4A Section 6 Quarterfinals • Hopkins 86, Minneapolis Southwest 38 • Minnetonka 86, Armstrong 61 • Minneapolis...
Boys' hockey state tournament schedule2010-03-10
Star Tribune: SCHEDULE All games at Xcel Energy Center unless noted • TV: Ch. 45 CLASS 2A Thursday quarterfinals Upper bracket • Roseau (22-5-1) vs.Edina (No. 2 seed, 20-6-2), 11 am • Apple Valley (17-11) vs.Blaine (No. 3, 21-4-3), 1 pm Lower bracket...
Zephyrs' acrobatic goalie primes himself for state2010-03-10
Star Tribune: The old adage that a goaltender "stands on his head" to preserve a team's victory almost became literal last week in the Class 1A, Section 4 final between Mahtomedi and St. Thomas Academy. Brad Wohlers made 41 stops in the game for the second-seeded...
Northern schools head south for latest skirmish2010-03-10
Star Tribune: No. 3-seeded Hermantown (25-3) and Virginia/Mt. Iron-Buhl (18-7-3) certainly could have picked a more convenient place to play their Class 1A quarterfinal Wednesday. That said, the two schools -- located about 60 miles from each other in northern Minnesota and...
Lourdes' problem: Stop Warroad scorer Nelson2010-03-10
Star Tribune: Warroad and Rochester Lourdes might not know a whole lot about each other heading into Wednesday's last Class 1A quarterfinal, but there is this: Warroad wants to get its top line, led by senior standout Brock Nelson, flying early and often. Lourdes,...
College basketball roundup2010-03-10
Star Tribune: MEN'S HIGHLIGHTS St. John's thumps Connecticut; Calhoun says he'll stay at UConn • ST. JOHN'S 73, CONNECTICUT 51: Sean Evans had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Red Storm (17-14) over the Huskies (17-15) on Tuesday in New York, extending...
Heart of the Mustangs2010-03-10
Star Tribune: Last season, his first at the helm of a high school team after a 30-year detour into the business world, Breck boys' hockey coach Les Larson guided the Mustangs from the No. 4 seed to the Class 1A championship. If that sounds unexpected, imagine Larson's...
10 THINGS TO KNOW2010-03-10
Star Tribune: You know the location. You know the game times. You know the favorites. But here are 10 things you might not know about heading into the 66th boys' hockey state tournament. NAME GAME Before the 2009 Class 2A, Section 5 championship game, Blaine coach Dave Aus,...
Greyhounds hoping for a better rematch2010-03-10
Star Tribune: The Duluth East boys' hockey team keeps catching Hill-Murray at the wrong time. Troubles with skates and forgotten breezers left a few Pioneers players out of sorts early in a 6-4 loss to Blaine in the Schwan Cup Gold Division quarterfinals. Hill-Murray...
Traditional tournament powers meet once again2010-03-10
Star Tribune: Looking for two hockey programs that best embody the state tournament's rich tradition? Edina and Roseau are the perfect odd couple. Edina is making its 32nd tournament appearance (including five by Edina East and one by Edina West), one fewer than Roseau...
Bengals' experience battles Eagles' youth2010-03-10
Star Tribune: One night before Blaine won the Class 2A, Section 5 championship at Warner Coliseum, Bengals assistant coaches were at the State Fairgrounds scouting Apple Valley in the Section 3 title game. "Our coaches said they are really skilled but really...