Aug

17

Russia: Will begin pullout from Georgia on Monday (AP)

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AP - Russia’s president promised to start withdrawing forces from positions in Georgia on Monday, but suggested they could stay in the breakaway region at the heart of the fighting that has reignited Cold War tensions.

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Aug

17

Bolt back in Bird’s Nest, Chinese hopeful runs (Reuters)

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Reuters - “Lightning” Usain Bolt returns to the
scene of his Olympic triumph on Monday in the opening heats of
the men’s 200 meters in another full day of track and field
action.

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Aug

17

Visitors urged to leave Florida Keys ahead of Fay (AP)

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AP - Florida Keys officials closed schools, opened shelters and urged visitors to leave as Tropical Storm Fay threatened to strengthen into a hurricane Sunday, but residents and tourists seemed in no hurry to evacuate.

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Aug

17

Dam breaks near Grand Canyon; hundreds evacuate (AP)

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AP - An earthen dam broke near the Grand Canyon early Sunday after heavy rains that forced officials to pluck hundreds of residents and campers from the gorge by helicopter. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Aug

17

Golden boy Michael Phelps eager for his own bed (AP)

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AP - Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing [...]

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