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Wikinews Shorts: May 20, 2007
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Massachusetts lawmakers enact plan for universal health coverage
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Caloundra defeat Wynnum in fourth round of 2020 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union season
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Solaire Infrared Grilling And Gas Grill Replacement Parts
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Pizza ‘lust’ campaign attracts numerous complaints
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Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson warns Pennsylvania town of disaster
Thursday, November 10, 2005 Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson warned residents of a rural Pennsylvania town Thursday that disaster may strike there because they “voted God out of your city” by ousting school board members who favored teaching intelligent design. All…
Purchase Goods From An Electrical Supply Store
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New law to help asbestos sufferers in Victoria, Australia
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