Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen - Sun-Times news groupCOPENHAGEN — First Lady Michelle Obama arrived here today for the final days of a campaign to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago, her hometown. Obama arrived around 11:30 a.m. Copenhagen time — 4:30 a.m. Chicago time — and was greeted on Source: www.bing.com
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Senate seeks tighter supplement regulation - New York Daily News

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Senate seeks tighter supplement regulationNew York Daily NewsTygart said the initiative will have support from the NFL, NBA, MLB, as well as the US Olympic Committee and other organizations. …Antioch native is anonymous face in steroid debateSan Francisco Chronicleall 332 news articles »

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Has China had a green ‘Damascene conversion’? - SpikedThere was something very peculiar about President Hu Jintao of China appearing before the United Nations in New York yesterday to declare his nation’s commitment to cutting its carbon emissions. Hu is the leader of the most populous and most Source: www.bing.com
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GE's Immelt warns US recovery slowest in decadesThe Associated Pressbased company's revenue comes from outside the US "How the Chinese economy does in the short-term is probably more important than sitting there praying for …and more »

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Lynas Turns to Market for Funds After China Deal SoursWall Street Journal… after a Chinese investment deal faltered. The [...]

Lisa Leslie's Legacy: Reflections from a Relatively Recent WNBA FanSwish Appeal (blog)… actress Fran Drescher, Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, WNBA star Lisa Leslie Lockwood and Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel into space. …and more »

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Chicagoans divided on Obama’s trip to win 2016 Games - The GuardianCHICAGO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to personally lobby for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics was greeted with hope and skepticism on Monday, with some in his hometown wondering if he didn’t have better things Source: www.bing.com

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Fabian Cancellara wins third world time trial title, Canada’s Tuft … - The Canadian Press

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Fabian Cancellara wins third world time trial title, Canada's Tuft …The Canadian PressCancellara, the Olympic champion from Switzerland finished one minute 27 seconds ahead of his nearest rival and delighted his army of fans on the …Cancellara matching Federer before [...]

Japan PM to make final pitch for Tokyo ‘green Games’ - MSN SingaporeJapan’s new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will push Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Games at an International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Copenhagen this week, his spokesman said Monday. In the Danish capital on Friday, some 100 IOC Source: www.bing.com

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China’s Oil Needs Affect Its Iran Ties - Wall Street Journal

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China's Oil Needs Affect Its Iran TiesWall Street JournalBEIJING — China's dependence on Iranian oil could deter it from backing tougher sanctions on Iran, though Beijing supports containing nuclear …Can China help to defuse the nuclear threat from Iran?guardian.co.ukChina 'may support' UN [...]

What: Danskin SheROX Chicagoland Women’s Triathlon. When: 7 a.m. Sunday in Pleasant Prairie. Lowdown: The Danskin Triathlon Series is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. . . . There is a sprint distance race Continue ..

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Wings players to enjoy rock-star status for season opener in Sweden - Detroit Free PressOne is as popular as a rock star back home in Sweden, while the other will go down in history as one of the country’s best athletes. Led by Henrik Zetterberg and Nicklas Lidstrom, the Detroit Red Wings — an iconic [...]

2009 U-20 WORLD CUP - ESPN SoccernetThe biggest names are missing. The tournament is being played in the middle of league soccer seasons around the world. The World Cup in South Africa is just months away. In all, there are some good reasons to be less than excited about this year’s Source: www.bing.com
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City receives grants $ for Olympic Torch Run - Winkler Times

City receives grants $ for Olympic Torch RunWinkler TimesWhat's known for sure is that, en route to the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, the Olympic Torch will be stopping in Winkler from noon to 3 pm on Thursday, …

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Tokyo readies for 2016 Olympic pitch - Tampa Bay OnlineTOKYO (AP) — If anything can make the busy citizens of Tokyo take notice of their city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, it’s a robot large enough to take on Godzilla. A fitting symbol of the technology for which Japan is famous, the moving, talking [...]

Alex Brown, BayThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com… buffalo wings meal and youtube.com Web site. Best vacation was a trip to Idaho. Favorite athlete is Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson. Would like to try diving.

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Russia's gymnasts training for successRTThose gymnasts who make it to the capital head for the Olympic training centre. It's here where their [...]

Miller Forgoes Retirement to Take Another Shot at Olympics - New York Times

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Miller Forgoes Retirement to Take Another Shot at OlympicsNew York Times… and two-time Olympic silver medalist — and, barring injury, should have little trouble qualifying for the Olympics, probably in multiple events. …Bode's back for shot at redemption. Sort of.The Associated PressBode [...]

China ’s air force is gearing up for its biggest ever assault on the clouds to ensure blue skies above Beijing for the 60th anniversary of communist party rule, local media reported today. Eighteen cloud-seeding aircraft and 48 fog-dispersal vehicles Continue ..
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Plenty of reasons to be a triathlete - San Angelo Standard Times

Plenty of reasons to be a triathleteSan Angelo Standard TimesTriathlon never becomes tedious. 8. New running shoes look, feel and even smell terrific. 11. Lots of folks can run fast. But can they run fast off the bike …

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BEIJING— China plans to link the pay of bankers to risks taken by their institutions but has no plans for salary caps, a government spokeswoman said Friday. The announcement came as leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meeting in Pittsburgh Continue ..
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G20: Banks to be forced to double capital levelsTelegraph.co.ukNo reference was made in the final communiqué to the value of China's yuan against the US dollar – the key imbalance – although Chancellor Alistair Darling …G20: History and fudgeBBC NewsG20 leaders agree to bank reforms in 'new global compact'Times OnlineG20 leaders map out new economic [...]