All Stories from August 5, 2012 (Change date)
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Maroney falls, Izbasa wins gold on vaultAug 05, 2012 10:11 am - LONDON (AP) — McKayla Maroney’s feet skidded out from under her and a look of shock crossed her face. The Olympic gold medal that everyone was certain was hers was gone....
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Weekend of racing closes with good weather, happy winnersAug 05, 2012 10:00 am - Spectators at the Tour of Elk Grove on Sunday experienced near-perfect weather, a far cry from the heat and storms of the previous days. As a result, there was a festive...
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As Eagle Scouts return medals, gay ban still firmAug 05, 2012 10:00 am - NEW YORK — For the physician in Illinois, the attorney in Kentucky, the arts editor in Oregon, their Eagle Scout medals were treasured reminders of youthful achievement....
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Fatal Streamwood crash under investigationAug 05, 2012 9:55 am - Streamwood police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday at Route 20 and Park Avenue. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office identified the v...
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San Franciscans to vote on draining reservoir near YosemiteAug 05, 2012 9:00 am - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — This fall San Franciscans will vote on a local measure with national implications: It could return to the American people a flooded gorg...
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Gamma rays hint at dark matter in our galaxyAug 05, 2012 8:48 am - The coming decade will be the decade of dark matter, some scientists say, as efforts to detect the mysterious stuff will either pay off or rule out the most promising hy...
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Williams sisters defend Olympic doubles goldAug 05, 2012 8:48 am - WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams teamed with big sister Venus to win the women’s doubles title at the Olympics on Sunday, adding to the singles gold she won on Centr...
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The mystery of deep-sea squids’ missing armsAug 05, 2012 8:47 am - Many deep-sea squid dispel an ink cloud to flee a predator, but one species goes a step farther: It ensures a getaway by counterattacking and then ditching the tips of i...
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Afghan army in poor shape for U.S. departureAug 05, 2012 8:17 am - NOOR KHIEL, Afghanistan — Among the huge challenges it faces in taking over from the departing U.S. and NATO armies, Afghanistan’s new army is up against the myth that i...
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Jager goes for gold today, Grevers wins gold SaturdayAug 05, 2012 7:59 am - Coming up today Ÿ Evan Jager, Jacobs High School, goes for gold in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. On TV: 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. tape delay, NBC. Ÿ U.S. women’s water ...