Daily Archives: August 8th, 2008

China Rebuffs Criticisms As Bush Arrives in Beijing - Washington Post


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China Rebuffs Criticisms As Bush Arrives in Beijing
Washington Post -43 minutes ago
By Michael Abramowitz BEIJING, Aug. 8 — President Bush arrived here Thursday night to a fresh blast from the Chinese authorities over his rebuke of their human rights practices, as he prepared to join other world leaders at the opening ceremonies of
TRIP NOTEBOOK: Beijing a Bush family homecomingThe Associated Press
President Bush and President Bush open new US embassy in BeijingLos Angeles Times
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Morning Report: A week of Favre - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Morning Report: A week of Favre
Philadelphia Inquirer -33 minutes ago
By Don McKee Papers and television stations in Milwaukee and Green Bay hysterically announce Favre's plane has landed. All North American media not already in Beijing announces simultaneously that Favre is meeting with Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
Video: Jets Fans Happy to Have FavreAssociatedPress
Favre excited by Jets trade after "crazy" dayWashington Post
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Beijing Readies For The Beginning Of The Games - Access Hollywood

Beijing Readies For The Beginning Of The Games
Access Hollywood -49 minutes ago
It is less than one hour before the Opening Ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad begin, and the crowds are swelling around the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing.
Olympics no road to gold for airlinesChicago Tribune
Dinner diplomacy, Chinese-styleABS CBN News
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TV/RADIO NOTEBOOK NBC to offer Games in multiple media - Houston Chronicle


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TV/RADIO NOTEBOOK NBC to offer Games in multiple media
Houston Chronicle -6 hours ago
By DAVID BARRON Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle Houston Chronicle columnist David Barron in Chronicle Studio 1/23/04. HOUCHRON CAPTION (08/22/2004): DAVID BARRON.
NBC plans marathon coverage of China OlympicsThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Television: The best damn Olympics ever?Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Steady Mussina Gives Yankees a Needed Lift - New York Times


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Steady Mussina Gives Yankees a Needed Lift
New York Times -7 hours ago
By TYLER KEPNER ARLINGTON, Tex. - He ended last season mopping up a playoff loss, and he started this season with uncertainty. If Mike Mussina had not been signed for $11 million, the Yankees probably would not have wanted him back.
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mussina gets 15th victorySan Francisco Chronicle
Mussina notches his 15th victoryPhiladelphia Daily News
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At long last, the Games prepare for gala opening - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com


Times Online
At long last, the Games prepare for gala opening
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com -36 minutes ago
by Tim Warsinskey Gregory Bull/Associated PressMembers of the Irish rowing team walk down to the Olympic competition area for a practice session Thursday morning in Beijing, China.
Video: Bush told Olympics is no place for politicsRussiaToday
Live: Opening CeremonyUSA Today
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A Cycling Course to Remember - New York Times


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A Cycling Course to Remember
New York Times -25 minutes ago
By Greg Bishop BEIJING, China - United States road cyclists are used to scenic rides. They race the world over, pedaling up and down mountainsides with views best fit for postcards.
Olympic Journal: The Great Wall delivers great fun for allSan Francisco Chronicle
Not lost in translation at China's Great WallBaltimore Sun
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Major problems at the PGA - Boston Globe


Ottawa Citizen
Major problems at the PGA
Boston Globe -4 hours ago
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Deep rows of spectators had long since departed, chased by rain and threats of even more dangerous weather, so only trees rustling in the wind and maintenance workers shutting down concession stands broke the silence at
Video: Karlsson, J. Singh Enjoy Early PGA SuccessAssociatedPress
Those falling behind at Oakland Hills can only pray for rainUSA Today
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Trying to Make Weight, US Boxer Collapses - New York Times


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Trying to Make Weight, US Boxer Collapses
New York Times -4 hours ago
By BEN SHPIGEL BEIJING - One of the United States’ best hopes for a boxing medal will not compete in the Olympics after collapsing early Friday morning in a final effort to make weight.
American boxer Gary Russell collapses, will not compete in OlympicsLos Angeles Times
Russell Will Miss Games After CollapsingWashington Post
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Lomong proud to carry flag for his new country, the USA - USA Today

Lomong proud to carry flag for his new country, the USA
USA Today -1 hour ago
By Andy Wong, AP By Dick Patrick, USA TODAY BEIJING - Lopez Lomong has a life story that is a movie waiting to happen. Seven years ago he was a Lost Boy of Sudan, kidnapped at age 6 by Janjaweed rebels while at Sunday mass with his family.
The US’s Man With the FlagNew York Times
US flagbearer Lomong has amazing story of personal triumphCNN
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