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Bike To Work Day: Your Photos, And Riding Advice From Grant Petersen

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Bike To Work Day: Your Photos, And Riding Advice From Grant Petersen

Bike To Work Day: Your Photos, And Riding Advice From Grant Petersen

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Clemens' Former Trainer Admits Changing Testimony

Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens' one-time trainer, leaves federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Clemens' Former Trainer Admits Changing Testimony

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U.S. Serves Up New Food Security Effort In Africa

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U.S. Serves Up New Food Security Effort In Africa

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Love At First Punch: Still Going Strong After 75 Years

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Love At First Punch: Still Going Strong After 75 Years

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Love At First Punch: Still Going Strong After 75 Years

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France's Unmarried First Lady Comes To America

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France's Unmarried First Lady Comes To America

France's Unmarried First Lady Comes To America

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NASA, SpaceX Aim To Launch Private Era In Orbit

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NASA, SpaceX Aim To Launch Private Era In Orbit

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150 Years Of 'Taps'

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150 Years Of 'Taps'

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150 Years Of 'Taps'

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