The Americans cruise in a virtual home game to clinch a berth in the World Cup quarterfinals.
2011
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Time to tackle swelling tax gap?
Scofflaws, cheats and the ignorant keep billions out of the government’s clutches each year.
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Europe OKs giving Greece billions in aid
Though the commitment saves Athens from default, it doesn’t resolve the long-term debt crisis.
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Case against ex-IMF chief weakens
Information about the alleged rape victim surfaces that puts her credibility in doubt.
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Bachmann gets reacquainted with prospective voters in Iowa
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., spent Saturday shaking hands in Iowa diners and strolling through a bustling farmers market as she tried to capitalize on her early popularity in the state that kicks off the presidential campaign season. An Iowa native, the tea party favorite ranked nearly even with GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney […]
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South Korea ending Saturday school
But losing this longtime fixture of the country’s education system won’t mean less learning time.
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Neighbors eye aging reactors with anxiety
Residents are skeptical that nuclear evacuation plans will work.
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Next Maine Event: Moxie fest’s the place to acquire the taste
Maybe Moxie does little to assuage nervousness, insomnia or softening of the brain, as it was once touted to do when it hit the market as a patent medicine in the late 19th century. But it does make a nice mustard fusion. Moxie mustard — along with Moxie pulled pork and hot dogs — will […]
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Bulletin Board
Grand Slam Tennis is holding round-robin tournaments at the Cheverus High courts on Saturdays through the summer. For information or to register, go to www.grandslamtennis.net or email [email protected]. MCU Portland Phoenix and SZ Phoenix are holding tryouts for their 2011-12 premier soccer and junior academy programs. Tryout dates run from July 6-15. For specific dates […]
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Maine Event: A muster with relish
BATH HERITAGE DAYS is a melange of music, carnival rides, art in the park, a farmers market and, on Saturday, a fireman’s muster and competitions testing strength and eating abilities. Gorgeous weather contributed to the festive atmosphere. Heritage Days continues today, highlighted by a 1 p.m. keel laying involving high school students and a ship […]