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Dalai Lama's Brother Dies in U.S.
Sep 6, 2008, 3:00 amTaktser Rinpoche, the pro-independence eldest brother of the Dalai Lama, has died in his U.S. home
Hurricane Ike Targets Gulf as Hanna Hits U.S.
Sep 6, 2008, 2:00 amHurricane Ike weakened as it charged across the Atlantic while Hana hits the U.S.
In Sacajawea’s Shadow—A Hero’s Little-Known Friend
Sep 5, 2008, 8:00 pmIn the Lewis and Clark accounts, she does not even have a name. Yet both explorers briefly remarked on Sacajawea’s friend in their expedition journals.
Canada’s Economy Takes Stage as Election Call Nears
Sep 4, 2008, 2:00 pmComments by leaders of Canada’s main political parties suggest the economy will be key to the coming campaign.
Canada's PM Promises Election Announcement Soon
Sep 3, 2008, 4:00 pmCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper indicated he would call an Oct. 14 general election.
Mexico Crime Wave Hits Calderon's Approval Rating
Sep 1, 2008, 3:00 pmMexican President Calderon's approval rating slipped to 62 percent in a newspaper poll as crimes soars.
U.S. Gulf Coast Evacuates for 'Big, Ugly Storm'
Aug 31, 2008, 1:00 pmThousands throughout Gulf Coast flee homes as Hurricane Gustav approaches.
Gustav Becomes Category 3 Hurricane off Cuba
Aug 30, 2008, 6:00 amHurricane Gustav strengthened into a major Category 3 storm on Saturday as it moved toward western Cuba
Canada Seeks Traces of Doomed Arctic Expedition
Aug 15, 2008, 1:00 amCanada launched a search for the ships of the 1845 Franklin expedition that was seeking the fabled Northwest Passage.
Canada's Harper Suggests He May Force Election
Aug 14, 2008, 12:00 pmCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper suggested he may have to dissolve Parliament and trigger an election.
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