Europe Turns Back to Coal, Raising Climate Fears
By Elisabeth Rosenthal
European countries plan to use coal, generally the dirtiest fuel on earth, in new power plants.
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On this day
April 23, 2008
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Murdoch Moving to Buy Newsday for $580 Million
By Richard Pérez-Peña and Tim Arango
A tentative deal to buy his third New York newspaper would tighten Rupert Murdochâs grip on American news media.
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You Call That Pudding, Grandma?
By Melissa Clark
From different parts of the globe, four variations of perfect chocolate pudding.
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Insurer Says Economy Has Dented Its Prospects
By Reed Abelson
The UnitedHealth Group posted lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sharply reduced its outlook for 2008, saying fewer businesses and employees were signing up.
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Dolphins Stop Clock and Sign Tackle as Top Pick
By Judy Battista
The Miami Dolphins signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long on Tuesday, setting him up to be the first offensive lineman to be chosen No. 1 overall since 1997.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of April 23, 2008, covering April 23, 2008.
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Spirit
Leona Lewis
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Troubadour
George Strait
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Sunset Man
James Otto
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Various Artists
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Accelerate
R.E.M.
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Historical Context for April 23, 2008
In 2008, the world population was approximately 6,844,457,662 people[â ]