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U.K. Celebrates Darwin and Dating


ABC News' Emily Wither Reports: The United Kingdom celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin this week and marked the 150th anniversary of the publication of the English naturalist's famous book, "On The Origin Of Species." To...

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February 13, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

SJU v. SJO? Travel Gaffe, a Costly $2,150 Mistake


Welcome to Puerto Rico. Surprise! Think of the millions of times that you typed in G instead of H. Or spelled swallow with one “l.” Or spelled Kyrgyzstan wrong. Then, imagine that your mistake cost someone two days of her...

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February 12, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (16)

Beating London's Winter Blues


ABC News' Emily Wither Reports: Londoners failed to maintain the British stiff upper lip this week as they were thrown into chaos after Britain's heaviest snow fall in nearly 20 years. But with snowy weather expected to continue this weekend,...

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February 6, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (0)