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Entries from April 2008

George Bush to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Egypt

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

President George W. Bush is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Egypt on a trip from May 13 to May 18.
The announcement of the trip came from White House spokeswoman Dana Perino. Bush is set to me with President Shimon Peres as well as Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Israel.
He will also address […]

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Tags: U.S.

U.S. Supreme Court approves new photo ID voting law

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved an Indiana state law that will require people to show a photo ID when they go to vote.
Many have been going against this law, stating that it discriminates against poor voters, as well as others who are less likely to carry an ID with them at all times.
The U.S. […]

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70 people dead, and over 400 injured in train crash

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

A high-speed passenger train came off the rails on Monday and moved onto another track, crashing into another train in the Shangdong province on Monday. 70 people were dead, and over 400 injured from the crash.
Investigators believe that the accident was caused by human error in the driving of the train.
They have already ruled […]

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Tags: World

Commonly used artificial blood increases the risk of death

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

According to researchers, commonly used artificial blood or blood substitutes actually increases the risk of death as well as heart attack in patients.
For the longest time, it has been hoped that these artificial blood fluids could replace the need for blood donors.
This is not the case though as they have been found to increase the […]

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Tags: Health

India breaks record and send 10 satellites into space at once

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

India broke a record previously held by Russia when they launched 10 satellites into orbit at once on Monday.
The 10 satellites included a 700 kilogram remote-sensing satellite, as well as a smaller satellite and eight nano-satellites.
The Indian Space Research Organization has stated that the mission was a complete success
The satellites were shot into orbit on […]

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Tags: Sci/Tec

Better get in line for GTA IV

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Consider today Grand Theft Auto IV day for many video game fans out there as today marks the day that GTA IV launches on the PS3 and Xbox 360.
The game launched at midnight on Tuesday with tens of thousands of gamers coming out to their favorite retail store to pick up a copy of the […]

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Tags: Sci/Tec

Pat Riley calls it quits as the head coach of the Heat

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Pat Riley has resigned as the head coach of the Miami Heat, naming Erik Spoelstra as his replacement.
The Hall of Fame coach resigned on Monday but stated that he will remain as team president.
37-year old assistant Spoelstra will be taking over for RIley.
Miami finished the season with the worst record in the NBA, 15-67, and […]

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Tags: Sports

Spears will return to How I Met Your Mother

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

It has been confirmed that Britney Spears will be returning to the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
This will be the second appearance for Spears on the CBS sitcom.
She will be returning to the program and will be reprising her role as Abbie, the receptionist.
Executive producer Craig Thomas stated “We’re all so thrilled to […]

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Tags: Entertainment

Southern California wildfires continue to gain strength

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Over 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate as a wildfire began to creep into the hills north east of Los Angeles, California on Sunday.
The fire now spreads 400-acres and started on Saturday afternoon.
The fire began due to near-record temperatures in Southern California. The fire is still under investigation though in regards to its […]

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Tags: U.S.

Police arrest nine suspects in connection with bus bombing in Sri Lanka

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with a bus bombing in Sri Lanka.
The bus bombing killed 26 passengers near the capital of Sri Lanka.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa statd that the attacks showcased that “the terrorists had once again resorted to killing innocent civilians in the face of heavy setbacks on the battlefield.”
The Tamil Tiger separatists […]

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Tags: World