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Jan 3, 2009
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Feature of the Day
2008 Year in Review
A look at the major news events, newsmakers, award winners, and achievements of 2008
News Events of 2008
The key news events of the year organized by month
Deaths of 2008
Biographies of the famous figures who passed away in 2008
2009 Calendar
A look ahead to 2009


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  • Pick choice 7 I don't have a resolution.
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