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Jamaica's Usain Bolt jubilates as he crosses the finish line and sees that he has won the gold medal and broken the world's record in the Men's 200 meter race at the National Stadium at the Summer Olympics in Beijing on August 20, 2008. Bolt set a new world record of 19.30. seconds, breaking USA's Michael Johnson's record of 19.32 set in 1996. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)
   
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    Sarkozy determined, tough on Afghan war
    Sarkozy determined, tough on Afghan war
    French President Nicholas Sarkozy took a leaf out of Margaret Thatcher's guidelines on leadership Wednesday with his surprise visit to Afghanistan... | Read More
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    Juice plus drug can equal danger
    PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20 (UPI) --
    A Canadian researcher warns grapefruit and other juices may cause drugs to be under-absorbed.
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    Yastrzemski surgery 'complete success'
    Yastrzemski surgery 'complete success'
    BOSTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) --
    New England baseball great Carl Yastrzemski rested in a Boston hospital Wednesday after undergoing emergency triple-bypass surgery.
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  • Sarkozy determined, tough on Afghan war
  • Sarkozy determined, tough on Afghan war
  • History tells Obama to pick an experienced running mate
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