Topic: France

Today in History - July 5

AP News - 60 days ago
On July 5, 1810, American showman and promoter Phineas T. Barnum was born in Bethel, Conn.Today is Monday, July 5, the 186th day of 2010. There are 179 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 5, 1810, American ...
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Today in History

AP Features - 60 days ago
Today is Monday, July 5, the 186th day of 2010. There are 179 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 5, 1810, American showman and promoter (as well as author and politician) Phineas T. Barnum was born in ...
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Blown call could ultimately spur greater use of replays

Reuters US Online Report Sports News - 91 days ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blown umpire's call that deprived Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga of completing a perfect game may go down in baseball annals as the impetus for integrating video technology more fully into the game. Major League Baseball Commissioner ...
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Today in History - Oct. 16

AP News - 322 days ago
Today in History - Oct. 16Today is Friday, Oct. 16th, the 289th day of 2009. There are 76 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 16, 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown led a group of 21 men in ...
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Today in History - June 28

AP News - 432 days ago
On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War IToday is Sunday, June 28, the 179th day of 2009. There are 186 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 28, 1919, the ...
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Editorial Roundup

AP Features - 435 days ago
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: June 22 Los Angeles Times, on health care reform: Legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system hasn't emerged from congressional committees, yet it has gained enough momentum for the demonization ...
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