Less than a year after losing his eyes in a battlefield explosion, Navy Lt. Brad Snyder today felt the wall, heard the cheers and tasted gold, beating the world’s best blind swimmers in the 100-meter freestyle final at the London Paralympics. NBCNews.com: World news
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Blinded sailor swims to gold in first Paralympic race
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‘Sparkle,’ Whitney Houston’s Final Bow
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The cast and crew discuss the film that was supposed to be the singing legend’s comeback.
Read More...Fan falls to death at Texans stadium in Houston (Yahoo! Sports)
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HOUSTON (AP) — A 25-year-old fan died after tumbling about 60 feet from a fifth-floor escalator at Reliant Stadium during a preseason Houston Texans game, officials said Friday. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Read More...Federal government ending Wyoming wolf protections
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The federal government will end its protections for wolves in Wyoming, where the species was introduced two decades ago to revive it from near extinction in the United States. Science News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Spain’s Bankia to receive immediate aid
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The Spanish government will immediately inject financial aid into Bankia after the troubled lender announced losses of €4.4 billion ($ 5.6 billion) in the first half of the year, authorities said Friday. European Economy News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...‘Flying Swords’: Fast, Furious And Now In 3-D
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, a 3-D wuxia film from Tsui Hark, takes full advantage of the format’s dynamism for its wild fight scenes. The plot is convoluted, without much below the surface, but it’s “raucously entertaining,” says critic Stephanie Zacharek. Movies
Read More...Sage Stallone passsed away due to heart attack
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Sage Stallone, 36, was found dead at his home in the Hollywood Hills in July and now the Los Angeles County Coroner has determined the actor/producer died of natural causes. Music News
Read More...Now comes Obama’s turn; tight campaign at a pivot
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His convention turn coming fast, President Barack Obama on Friday began sprinting toward one of his last, best shots to win over voters, ready to promise better days even for those who do not feel better off. Rival Mitt Romney, flush with confidence after his party's convention, declared: "We love this country and we're taking [...]
Read More...Roddick extends career with easy victory at Open
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Andy Roddick was discussing his retirement-postponing victory during a TV interview when a group of fans interrupted by chanting, "One more year! One more year!" Sports News Headlines – Yahoo! News
Read More...Even Stepvhen Before the War
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Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell look back on a special debate from before the Iraq War. Copyright Comedy Central. Video Rating: 4 / 5
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