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Quiz of the year: 2009 - Answers | Record breakers | 1 The England cricket team, who beat Australia at Lord's for the first time since 1934. | 2 Louis Saha's goal for Everton was the fastest in the history of the FA Cup final. | 3 Th... (photo: AP / NZPA, Ross Setford) The Independent Australia Cricket England Photos Wicket |
Michael Jackson, Balloon Boy and Octomom top most shocking pop culture moments of 2009 | Photo of Michael Jackson at a press conference in London announcing concert dates (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File) If you like this ... King Of Pop, Not Yet Buried Chris Brown set to appear on Larry King ... (photo: GFDL / David Shankbone) The Examiner Campaign Conference Culture London Photos |
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Echoes of Exxon Valdez Spill in Tug Mishap Vessel Working to Prevent Oil Spills in Alaska's Prince William Sound Runs Aground on Same Reef; Also Leaks Oil | Font size Print E-mail Share 2 Comments | The Exxon Vald... (photo: AP / Max Whittaker, File) CBS News Exxon Oil Photos Spill Vessel |
2009: Year of India's ascent to Test pinnacle | New Delhi: The IPL gold-rush drew players in droves and the cult of Sachin Tendulkar completed two illustrious decades but 2009 will be fondly recalled as the ye... (photo: AP / NZPA,Ross Setford) Sify Cricket India Photos Sport Star |
Obamas start their Hawaiian holiday, a low-key week away from Washington | HONOLULU - White House aides said not to expect much from President Barack Obama's holiday in Hawaii. They've said this before. | White House spokesman Bill Burton told... (photo: AP / Stephen Chernin) Star Tribune Bernanke Obama Photos Politics US |
NTSB, Jamaica launch inquiry into American Airlines crash | KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaican and US authorities launched an investigation yesterday to examine whether the pilot of American Airlines Flight 331 could have avoided an a... (photo: Public Domain / Arpingstone) The Boston Globe Airlines Photos Transport Travel World |
Tug Grounds on Same Reef as Exxon Valdez Tanker By MARY PEMBERTON Associated Press Writer | ANCHORAGE, Alaska December 25, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press | The Pathfinder, a 136-foot tug, is surrounded by a spill conta... (photo: Public domain photo) ABC News Disaster Economy Energy Nuture Photos |
Cuba reports more tourism, less revenue | HAVANA -- (AP) -- Cuba says more than 2.4 million tourists will come to the sun-kissed island by the end of the year, up 3.3 percent from 2008, though deep discounts an... (photo: Creative Commons / Jean-Pierre Lavoie) The Miami Herald Cuba Havana Photos Tourism Visitors |
id="article_title" 2009: Year of Indian Cricket's ascent to Test pinnacle | New Delhi: The IPL gold-rush drew players in droves and the cult of Sachin Tendulkar completed two illustrious decades but 2009 will be fondly recalled as the year of I... (photo: AP / Gautam Singh) DNA India Cricket Delhi India Photos Sports |
Pitt's community service program teaches children -- and players -- about leadership, life | Pitt coach Jamie Dixon got the idea about starting a community service program in the Hill District when he would drive through the city neighborhood near the universit... (photo: AP / Elise Amendola) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Celebrities Photos Pittsburgh Sport Sportstar |
Kalmadi kicks up laugh riot for football world | Rohit Bhaskar | Say what you may about Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi, one thing can’t be denied; The 65-year-old can make the most optimistic am... (photo: AP) Asian Age India Media Photos Soccer Sports |
Officials probe American plane wreck in Jamaica | Jamaican and US authorities launched a probe examining whether the pilot of American Airlines Flight 331 could have avoided an accident that cracked open the plane and ... (photo: Creative Commons / Kai Brinker) Indian Express Aerospace Airlines Jamaica Photos Transport |