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America’s real test comes after polls
No solutions are perfect but no challenge is inherently insurmountable in the course of the next four years for the most powerful nation on earth
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Bairstow ton presses Test claim
Jonny Bairstow makes his case for a place in England’s Test side to face India with a hundred on day one against Mumbai A.
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Long gas lines test patience
In Brooklyn, a woman pushed a small grocery cart with a single bag inside. In it, a precious possession shielded from prying eyes: a red can filled with gasoline.
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NYSE to test new plan; trading floor undamaged by storm
(Reuters) – NYSE Euronext said it plans to test a new contingency plan to help resume stalled U.S. equity trading, and added that its famed trading floor is not yet damaged by Sandy, one of the biggest storms to hit…
Oklahoma’s Jones braces for stout test via Irish
Landry Jones understands No. 8 Oklahoma will face a test unlike most any other when hosting No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday.
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Gaza-bound ship to test Israeli blockade
A ship attempting to break Israel’s sea blockade of Gaza hopes to dock at its destination Saturday morning, a spokesman said, despite repeated warnings by Israeli officials.
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Hamlin crashes during Kansas Speedway test
Chase contender Denny Hamlin crashed during testing Thursday at Kansas Speedway and remains under observation after visiting the infield care center.
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US approves first over-the-counter HIV test
OraQuick home test, which uses saliva sample, correctly detects HIV in those carrying the virus 92 per cent of the time.
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Venezuela vote a critical test for divided nation
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez’s long run in power and his attempts to transform Venezuela into a socialist state are on the line Sunday in a closely fought presidential election for this bitterly divided nation.
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Facebook test turns users into advertisers
The new product allows ordinary users to pay to promote their own status updates, marking a shift in the social network’s willingness to charge its users for a core service
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Cameron fluffs his lines in Letterman test
David Cameron, the first sitting UK prime minister to guest on the US Late Show, could not name the composer of Rule Britannia but earned applause when he said British politicians cannot advertise on TV
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Greek government to face strike test
Country’s main unions say they will bring Greece to a standstill to protest against widespread austerity cuts.
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Teachers strike a test for Democrats
William Bennett says Democrats have a chance to break the Chicago Teachers Union’s grip on the city’s terrible educational system.
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Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive teacher strike in Chicago offers a high-profile test for the nation’s teacher unions, which have seen their political influence threatened as a growing reform movement seeks to expand charter schools, get private companies involved with…
Drenched New Orleans passes post-Katrina hurricane test
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Hurricane Isaac brought widespread flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast on Wednesday, but elaborate defenses built to protect New Orleans after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina seven years ago seemed to pass their first major…
Blood test for unsafe drinking
A traffic-light blood test that gives an amber or red warning result if there are signs of liver damage can help spot hidden alcohol harms, say experts.
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HK regulator files E&Y China secrecy test case
SFC takes legal action to force auditor to disclose information on Chinese ex-client that it helped to apply for a listing in the territory
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Tories face ‘Boyle test’ – Green
Immigration Minister Damian Green has called for the Conservative Party to pass the “Danny Boyle” test to improve its popularity.
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Underwater wheelchair put to test
Artist Sue Austin will perform in her underwater wheelchair as part of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations.
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A 21st century test: What’s a ‘search’?
Those who wish to maintain the original meaning of the constitution must admit that certain provisions must be read differently in light of new technology. A great example of this problem is the advent of GPS technology and its effect…