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Aug 10 2008, Sreelata Yellamrazu

When all hope seems lost, there is still hope. Seems ironical? Not really. This may not be the ideal Test. But it has had enough drama from sunken hopes to revived charge, from dull despair to respite. The match is far from over. One could...

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Members of an Ohio National Guard unit gather as they prepare to leave for the Hurricane Gustav recovery in Louisiana Thursday morning, Sept. 4, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio National Guard is sending 1,500 troops to Louisiana to help with the cleanup...