Abby Sunderland missing while attempting solo around the world
The 16 year old California sailor Abby Sunderland vanished in the Southern Ocean en route to become the youngest solo circumnavigator. Rescue efforts included an Australian airlift and a fishing crew save after her boat faced a severe storm. The incident ends the pursuit of the age based record now that no single age category will be tracked.
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Abby Sunderland
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Madagascar
Australia
Zac
Jessica Watson
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Afghanistan's hidden mineral wealth sparks potential growth
The New York Times reports American geologists found nearly 1 trillion dollars in Afghanistan mineral deposits including iron, copper, cobalt, gold and lithium. Estimates range from 1 to 3 trillion, seen as a massive opportunity by Afghan President Karzai as studies by USGS and others note profound development potential.
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New York Times
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U.S. Geological Survey
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U.S
Ashraf Ghani
On This Day June 18 Historic World Events
The June 18 entry recalls Winston Churchill urging Britain to endure as this would be their finest hour. It notes American forces entering Philadelphia in 1778, the U S declaring war in 1812, and Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815 as British and Prussian troops won.
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Winston Churchill
Philadelphia
United States
Britain
Napoleon Bonaparte
Belgium
Goddard FFA awards banquet honors several students
25 years ago on June 18 1985 the Goddard High School Future Farmers of America chapter held its awards banquet. Jeff Waggoner earned Star Chapter Greenhand while James Jones won Star Chapter Farmer. Clifford Carlisle received Star Agribusiness and Robert Ross the DeKalb Award. Vaughn S Young of Roswell graduated from Ricks College Idaho at its 96th commencement.
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Goddard High School
Future Farmers of America
Jeff Waggoner
Darrel Waggoner
James Jones
Phillis Jones
Clifford Carlisle
Ralph Reynolds
Robert Ross
Carl Hessinger
Vaughn S. Young
Roswell
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Martinez Faces Uphill Battle in New Mexico Governor Race
The article analyzes Susana Martinez potential to win the New Mexico gubernatorial race, noting her El Paso roots and Hispanic appeal, the contrasting fund-raising gap with Lt. Gov. Denish and Brian Colon, and the GOP’s internal strains. It cites Palin’s support, a $450000 Texas donor, and Martinez’s need to clarify positions while Denish leverages experience and ads.
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Susana Martinez
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Bill Richardson
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U.S
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Martinez
Sanchez
John Sanchez
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Brian Colon
New Mexico
Americas
Cristobal Colon
Martinez- Sanchez
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Texas
Robert Perry
Sarah Palin
Joe Monahan
GOP
Denish
Harvey Yates
Allen Weir
Pete Domenici Jr
Weh
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
U S and Russia seek cooperation over Kyrgyz crisis
Washington reports a new Kyrgyzstan crisis offers common ground for U S Russia talks with President Obama and President Medvedev set to discuss trade investment and innovation during a White House meeting ahead of G8 and G20 events.
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Central Asia
Dmitry Medvedev
Barack Obama
White House
Kyrgyzstan
U.S
Afghanistan
Russia
Kurmanbek Bakiyev
Roza Otunbayeva
Bakiyev
Medvedev
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Tajikistan
Obama
Robert Gibbs
Silicon Valley
Iran
No. 1 advocate for a godless society the president
Opinion piece argues Barack Obama undermines America s Judeo Christian heritage by claiming not a Christian nation supporting pro Islamic culture and pushing a faith based climate program while opposing Christian symbols and prayers. It cites statements and policy themes as evidence of secular governance.
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Defense Department
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Turkey
New York Times
White House
U.S
Una
Faith Based Council
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