| Sharon Stone's quake "karma" apology doesn't mollify many Chinese Although actress Sharon Stone on Wednesday apologized for her "karma" comments on the May 12 quake in China, many in the country say they'll never forgive her. According to the Chinese text of the apology sent to the Beijing News b ... english.people.com.cn |
American Soni wins women's 200m breaststroke gold with world record &$ &$Rebecca Soni of the United States competes during the final of women's 200m breaststroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. Rebecca Soni won the gold medal with a new world record of 2 minutes 20.22 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)&$&$ &$ &$Rebecca ... english.people.com.cn |
Japan's Icho wins women's 63kg freestyle wrestling gold &$ &$Alena Kartashova (R) of Russia fights against Kaori Icho of Japan during the women's freestyle 63 kg gold medal match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Wrestling event in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Kaori Icho beat Alena Kartashova and grabbed the gold.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$ &$ &$Kaori Icho of Japan celebrates after beating Alena Kartashova ... english.people.com.cn |
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Blowin’ in the Wind Two young adult histories and a graphic novel about the worst ecological disaster in American history. nytimes.com |