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In Pictures: Destructive Oil Spills
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In increasingly urban France, farmers still wield political clout
France's rural community is shrinking, but candidates in next week's presidential election are careful to woo farmers, who turn out in higher rates than other voters.
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What's that ruckus at the Tour de France? Sprint racing at its best.
Today Briton Mark Cavendish will be challenging a Frenchman for the green jersey, worn by the overall sprint leader – who, more often than not, tends to be a prima donna.
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Tour de France 101: How long is the race?
This year's Tour de France is considered one of the toughest in years, more than 300 miles longer than last year.
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Tour de France Stage 5: Cavendish redeemed; Lance Armstrong still 18th
British cyclist Mark Cavendish won Stage 5 – his first stage win – of this year's Tour de France after a bumpy start to the 2010 season. Lance Armstrong stands 18th, two minutes and 30 seconds behind the leader after 613 miles of racing.
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In Pictures: Destructive Oil Spills
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