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AP - The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson’s death.

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Hopes are dashed that some of the few remaining hirola antelope have managed to colonise new, safer territory.

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Manny’s back, and Dodger fans will gladly sweep his problems under the red carpet they’re rolling out in L.A., Ken Rosenthal says.

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England draw their Ashes practice match against Warwickshire with several key batsmen making telling contributions at Edgbaston.

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Manny Ramirez’s much-anticipated return to Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup won’t come at home, but close enough to it that his reception might not be entirely negative.The dreadlocked slugger returns after serving a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy Friday night in the opener of a three-game road series against the San Diego Padres.

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For years the Eagles’ wide receivers were a punchline. But Donovan McNabb has no more room to complain, Adam Schein says.

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Ants living on three continents belong to the same colony, the largest of its kind ever known.

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The five British-born individuals who have flown in space are being honoured with a commemorative pin.

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Politico - She will give serious consideration to running for president in 2012, but has made no decision, friends tell POLITICO.

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Politico - Move frees her to pursue presidency but also raises questions about her political standing at home.

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