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Five police officers killed in Dallas, Texas during sniper attack
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Amazon.com to acquire Whole Foods at US$42 per share
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Maintaining The Value Of Your Car
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Ukraine opposition candidate Yushchenko is suffering from a Dioxin intoxication, doctors say
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Historic manuscript “The Housebook” reported sold in Germany
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Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend
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Swiss court rules in favor of American account holder
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