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Reports of children's hair getting caught in the mouths of Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids dolls have sparked an investigation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The commission has confirmed 35 incidents where children's hair was caught in the dolls' mouths, but fortunately, no serious
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A severe blizzard, forecasted to be one of the worst to hit the East Coast in 13 years, has led to the postponement of numerous high-profile sports events. The storm, which dumped over a foot of snow in the Washington D.C. area, has moved north, prompting authorities to expect
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Around 35,000 office building workers in New York City, including doormen, elevator operators, maintenance employees, and custodial workers from Local 32B-32J of the Service Employees International Union, have been on strike since Thursday. The strike began after contract negotiations with 1,000 commercial buildings broke down over wages and
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The Denver Nuggets fought hard but ultimately fell short to the San Antonio Spurs in an overtime thriller on Sunday, with David Robinson scoring 42 points to lead the Spurs to a 112-109 victory. Despite the loss, the Nuggets remain on track to meet the Spurs in the first round
Horse racing
The upcoming Belmont Stakes promises to be a thrilling contest, featuring a diverse group of talented thoroughbreds. Among the 13 contenders, several standout horses have caught the attention of racing enthusiasts and experts alike. In this analysis, we delve into the strengths, weaknesses, and prospects of each contender, highlighting key
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Sky Beauty, the undefeated Bay Ky-bred filly, is heavily favored to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff, but experts warn that some negative data in her past performances could impact her chances. Sky Beauty has not been defeated in five starts this year, including four Grade I events, but her
Books
The list of best-selling books in 1996 revealed a mix of popular fiction and non-fiction titles, with some notable authors topping the charts. The rankings show a diverse range of genres, from romance and thriller to self-help and memoirs. We take a closer look at the top 10 best-selling books
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Ukraine is poised to benefit from significant financial assistance from the World Bank, with loans totaling over $2 billion expected to be disbursed over the next three years. The bank's spokesman, Jan Pakulski, revealed a guideline of $600 to $800 million for each of the next three fiscal
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The World Bank is poised to provide Haiti with over $100 million in loans, pending stabilization of the country's political situation. According to World Bank official Anthony Ody, the loan requires a stable government to be in place, with $80 million in arrears cleared. The international community, including
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Despite a scathing attack from Cleveland Indians reliever Jeff Russell, the Red Sox fell short in the second game of a doubleheader, losing 15-10 in 12 innings. Russell's frustration with the Fenway Park faithful boiled over after the way some fans treated Indians outfielder Albert Belle, leading to
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The Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) embassy staff in Athens, Greece, has been on strike for 10 days due to unpaid salaries. According to diplomatic sources, the 20 employees have not received their salaries for the past year, dating back to the signing of the Palestinian self-rule document in
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Fighting between Bosnian Serb forces and mainly Muslim Bosnian government troops intensified across the country on Thursday, amid reports that United Nations peacekeepers may be withdrawn within three weeks. The escalation came as the United Nations reconsidered its peacekeeping operations in the region, citing repeated failures to bring about peace
