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politics
World Cup 2010: The Most Significant Astonishment
Loss for Messi and Argentina among biggest World Cup upsets On the surface, it seems like World Cup 2010 is going to be a pretty disappointing tournament. Sure, we've got one of the greatest...

travel
The whales’ deaths could be causing a decline in whale populations
Gray whales continue to wash up dead and emaciated, but causes remain elusive — and scientists say we may know less than we think. Scientists say the mystery of gray whales' bizarre and unexplained...

health
California shoppers are spending more on luxury goods
California repeatedly warned about spiking gas prices, fragile supply. But fixes never came. Now consumers are struggling as demand rises. The first thing you notice at the Sacramento mall is the traffic. Walk around...

asia
The Princess Who Can’t Have Pizza for Dinner
Director Domee Shi adds a charm factor to the perils of puberty in 'Turning Red' Kali (Aubrey Plaza), a high school senior who's in her final year of high school, is ready for her...

national
The Stories of Two Canadian Journalists Who Have Been Targeted and Assassinated
Death threats. Racist taunts. Vows of violence. Inside the increasingly personal attacks targeting Canadian female journalists, and the journalists who stand between them and the media they want to cover, there are few safe...

us
Measure LA is a ballot measure on the ballot in California this November
Your guide to Measure LA on the 2022 California midterm ballot Measure LA is a ballot measure on the ballot in California this November that would legalize a half million metric tons of cannabis...

europe
Toronto Health Minister Steps Down to Take Care of Her Health
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s public health chief, taking leave of absence for medical treatment. Eileen de Villa, the Toronto Health Minister, has announced that she would be stepping down from the role to...

entertainment
Bjerre Kjaer Wins Wimbledon Match
Danish teenager defeats Novak Djokovic to announce himself on the world stage Bjerre Kjaer sent shockwaves around the tennis world with a 5-7 6-4, 7-6 (11) victory over Djokovic in their second round match...

national
My Great-Grandfather’s Photo of My Great-Grandfather
Op-Ed: Searching for ties to the Middle East in my mother's old photos" Monday, September 3, 2009 I recently finished browsing through my mother’s old family albums and noticed that she was particularly fond...

entertainment
The 8 Billion Mark in Population
Op-Ed: The world population hit 8 billion — but with a peak in sight. What lessons does that have for climate change? When the sun reaches its zenith on a particular day, it’s not...