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For What’s That Sound — the OTHER Finals! Let me tell you about the Nucks and the Bees.

Sports Haruko Haruhara - May 29, 2011 9

Someone is going to win their first Stanley Cup in at least 39 years. The NHL got lucky ... AGAIN. The Vancouver Canucks are playing...

To The Victor

Sports whatsthatsound - May 28, 2011 50

This year's NBA Finals match-up has enough back stories to fill out a season of The Sopranos. It has the potential to be one...

A History of Martial Arts: Wushu/Kung Fu

Sports ADONAI - May 5, 2011 5

"When the World is at Peace, a gentleman keeps his Sword by his side." ~ Wu Tsu Welcome to the first in a...

The United States vs. Barry Bonds … a $5 million witch hunt?

Sports Haruko Haruhara - April 14, 2011 12

After an investigation and prosecution lasting more than 5 years, the Justice Department finally got a conviction in the case against Barry Bonds --...

Wrasslin’: A Brief History of Pro Wrestling

Sports ADONAI - March 31, 2011 12

There's no drama like wrestling. ~Andy Kaufman I have been a fan, to varying degrees, of professional wrestling since I was 5 years old. My aunt...

For Pepe and Great Lardini — Canada’s OTHER game and its long love affair with baseball

Sports Haruko Haruhara - February 19, 2011 21

Since Pepe embarrassed the hell out of me the other day, I'm embarrassing him back! Sometimes people wonder how I know so much about American...

I’m You; Kanye, Lebron, and the Cult of Celebrity

Sports whatsthatsound - November 26, 2010 179

My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings: Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair! - Percy Bysshe Shelley Am I the only one that's...

And the winner is?

Sports javaz - June 10, 2010 6

The Blackhawks! What an exciting game that went into OT! And the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup away from home! Trivia questions for hockey fans - What are...

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Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen posts photos of his meeting with Kilmar Ábrego García, whom the Trump administration has refused to return to the US. [...]

Hamas formally rejects Israeli ceasefire offer

The group says it wants a deal that would free all hostages in return for an end to the war. [...]

Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US

The move would a step towards a final deal derailed by a row at the White House in February. [...]

US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees

The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years. [...]

Migrant tents removed from Guantanamo bay, satellite images show

Some 175 tents raised as part of an expansion to the base's migrant detention centre have been removed. [...]

US weapons left in Afghanistan sold to militant groups, sources tell BBC

Sources say half a million US weapons obtained by the Taliban have been lost, sold or smuggled to militant groups. [...]

Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

The US president separately said he is confident of making "a very good deal" with China. [...]

Zelensky accuses Trump's envoy of spreading 'Russian narratives'

Steve Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions. [...]

Man used police officer mum's gun to kill two at Florida college, police say

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Menendez brothers' resentencing bid delayed after contentious day in court

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For What’s That Sound — the OTHER Finals! Let me tell you about the Nucks and the Bees.

To The Victor

A History of Martial Arts: Wushu/Kung Fu

The United States vs. Barry Bonds … a $5 million witch hunt?

Wrasslin’: A Brief History of Pro Wrestling

For Pepe and Great Lardini — Canada’s OTHER game and its long love affair with baseball

I’m You; Kanye, Lebron, and the Cult of Celebrity

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