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Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich made campaign stops on Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday, saying space is part of America's destiny and outlining what he called a bold plan to send Americans to the moon and beyond. Here, the former House speaker delivers remarks outside a restaurant in Coral Springs, Fla. Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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On Florida's Space Coast, Gingrich Aims For The Moon

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A man walks by a Quiznos franchise in New York City. The sandwich chain has given up part of its ownership to a private equity firm in order to restructure its debt and avoid bankruptcy. Rob Kim/Landov hide caption

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Quiznos Gives Up Control To Stave Off Bankruptcy

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During a candlelight vigil in Dharamsala, India, on Wednesday, Tibetan Buddhist monks hold pictures of Tibetans they say were shot by Chinese security forces earlier this week. Angus McDonald/AP hide caption

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Tibetan Areas Rocked By Protest, Chinese Crackdown

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Hundreds of journalists protest the arrests of members of the media, including Ahmet Sik (poster on the right) and Nedim Sener (center) in Ankara, Turkey, in March 2011. Critics say the government is trying to stifle dissent by arresting journalists — for doing their job. AP hide caption

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For Turkish Journalists, Arrest Is A Real Danger

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Barista Nicole Adams serves up a drink in March at a Starbucks in downtown Seattle. The company is expanding its coffee options to include a light roast and plans to create a new health and wellness brand. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption

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To Grow Business, Starbucks Thinks Outside The Cup

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An Iranian man counts banknotes after exchanging a gold coin for cash in Tehran on Monday. Gold coins were being exchanged for over 10 million rials as the Iranian currency continues to lose value against the U.S. dollar. Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Growing Pressures Prompt Plunge In Iranian Currency

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Michelle Kwan performs at an exhibition in 2005. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images hide caption

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Michelle Kwan's Slow And Steady Workout Jams

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