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'West by West': 20 stories from Jerry West's autobiography
Basketball great Jerry West's autobiography is rife with revelations about the legend.
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Olympic moms: 13 mothers compete for Team USA
The “Celebrating Moms” series of commercials by Proctor & Gamble during Olympic coverage is a tear-jerking ode to sacrifices mothers make to support their kids’ athletic careers. But what about athletes who are mothers, themselves?Elite athlete moms have the same run-of-the-mill work/life balance as the rest of us. But these 13 Olympic moms do put parenting – both its challenges and rewards – in a new perspective.
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics
Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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In Pictures Stars on skateboards
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Western Sahara clashes threaten UN talks between Morocco, separatists
Violence on the North Africa coast comes as Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front begin informal talks at the United Nations in New York over the disputed Western Sahara.
11/09/2010 03:52 pm -
In Spain, Pope Benedict XVI lambasts 'aggressive secularism'
Pope Benedict XVI tried to rally loyalists against 'aggressive secularism' this weekend during a visit to the traditional Catholic stronghold of Spain.
11/07/2010 04:14 pm -
Anti-austerity strikes roil Europe, but many see cutbacks as inevitable
In Spain, anti-austerity strikes led to minor violence and arrests, but many Spaniards appear to have begrudgingly accepted austerity measures to help cope with crippling debt.
09/29/2010 05:45 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 09/29
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Debt reduction in Europe? Unions say no.
Debt reduction plans by European governments spark protest from unions, which hope to rally 100,000 marchers in Brussels.
09/29/2010 08:32 am -
Michael Jordan, Dream Team, to stand together again at Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will be enshrined as teammates on Friday as the highlight of this year's class. Michael Jordan will serve as Dream Teamer Scottie Pippen's presenter, who will be enshrined as an individual.
08/13/2010 10:41 am -
Ground zero mosque debate echoes Europe's fears of Muslims
The US debate over the so-called ground zero mosque in New York tracks similar fights that have taken place in European capitals in recent years over national identity and the impact of growing Muslim populations.
08/12/2010 03:10 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 07/30
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Catalonia votes for less death in the afternoon with bullfighting ban
Catalonia, the Spanish region where independence sentiment runs strong, voted to ban bullfighting in a move that some said stressed its differences from the rest of Spain. But the old pastimes popularity is fading, and activists said it was simply the humane thing to do.
07/28/2010 04:13 pm -
Bullfighting ban in Spain? Catalonia says no more; activists target Madrid
Bullfighting ban legislation was signed in Catalonia on Wednesday marking Spain's first major region to adopt a bullfighting ban. Activists are targeting Madrid next.
07/28/2010 03:13 pm -
Gallery Controversial animal sports
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 07/27
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Africa Monitor World Cup final: Netherlands to play unfamiliar role of spoiler
When it plays Spain in today's World Cup final, the Netherlands will face the image of its 1970s self – a team for whom a soccer pitch is as much canvas as playing surface.
07/11/2010 01:24 pm -
Africa Monitor The Netherlands vs Spain: Three reasons why the Netherlands will win
In Sunday's World Cup final – The Netherlands vs Spain – the Dutch will emerge victorious because they will not be intimidated by Spain's style of play. Why not? The Dutch invented it.
07/10/2010 09:33 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 07/09
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Spain vs The Netherlands: No dramas, just pure soccer
In Sunday's match of Spain vs The Netherlands, most Europeans are excited about watching two great teams whose styles and history go way back, but who have never won.
07/09/2010 05:27 pm -
Africa Monitor Spain vs. Paraguay: A mess of a match, but Spain pulls it out
Spain struggled for most of the match to break down Paraguay’s resolute defense. Each side missed penalties in what might be the worst match of the tournament.
07/03/2010 06:51 pm -
Chapter & Verse In search of the next Stieg Larsson
Summer is the perfect time for an engrossing international thriller, but how do you top "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"?
06/17/2010 01:08 pm -
Gallery Top 10 players to watch in the World Cup
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Global News Blog Pau Gasol, Lakers-Celtics, and the outsourcing of the NBA Finals
Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals continues tonight. While the Celtics have no international players, the Lakers have three, including Spaniard Pau Gasol. Could that be decisive?
06/08/2010 08:34 pm -
In the zone at Antoni Gaudí's famous unfinished cathedral
A photographer frames the perfect shot at Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família only to find he was not alone in his inspiration.
06/08/2010 05:01 pm
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