News briefs:April 23, 2010

 Correction — August 24, 2015 These briefs incorrectly describe BP as ‘British Petroleum’. In fact, such a company has not existed for many years as BP dropped this name when becoming a multinational company. The initials no longer stand for anything.  Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack
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U.S. develops parks above highways

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 In big cities, finding land for new parks is less of an expedition than an all-out land-rights battle with property owners. But some cities across the U.S. have found a slightly easier way to add to their greenspace. By utilizing the state’s air rights to the
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2006 U.S. Congressional Elections

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Contents 1 Issues 2 Campaigns turn nasty 3 Polling Problems 4 Summaries by state 5 Alabama 6 Alaska 7 Arizona 8 Arkansas 9 California 10 Colorado 11 Connecticut 12 Delaware 13 Florida 14 Georgia 15 Hawaii 16 Idaho 17 Illinois 18 Indiana 19 Iowa 20 Kansas
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Euro 2008: Germany vs. Spain

Monday, June 30, 2008 June 29, 2008 Germany 0 – 1 Spain Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna Attendance: 51,428 Referee: Roberto Rosetti Kevin Kurányi Michael Ballack 33′ Fernando Torres Fernando Torres Iker Casillas Spain has won its first UEFA European Football Championship since 1964 by defeating Germany in the final match.
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