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discovered. A possible new planet, as yet unnamed; by scientists at Caltech, Yale and the Gemini Observatory. The researchers said the ball of rock and ice is the first object larger than Pluto to be found in the outer reaches of the solar system. won. lance armstrong, 33, in his last professional competition; a record seventh consecutive Tour de France; by 4 min. 40 sec. over Ivan Basso of Italy; in Paris. Of the race that defined his career, the world champion, who announced his planned retirement in April, said, "Vive le Tour, forever!" Charged. Vladimir Arutyunian, 27, ethnic Armenian...
...Sunday?s finale was just a coronation. Before the start, he signed autographs in Corbeil-Essonnes. The French, who had loudly suspected Armstrong of doping, now adopt him as their champ. He flashed seven fingers-one for each win-and sipped champagne while riding with teammates into Paris. The three biggest reasons for Armstrong?s retirement, his son and two daughters, joined their father on the podium. ?Vive le Tour!? he shouted, waving...
...Armstrong, 33, insisted he was finished, though he?s not quite ready for shuffleboard. ?I?m an athlete,? he said after Saturday?s time trial. ?I?m not going to sit around and be a fat slob.? But he?ll take his time deciding what?s next. ?I don?t know the next time [when] I?ll ride a bike will be,? he said after clinching the title. ?I?ve got to refocus my life and try to find a new balance. I need goals, but they won?t be sporting goals. I can?t imagine a life of vacation...
...After that? Armstrong has hinted at a future in politics. He?s inspired millions of Americans to wear yellow Livestrong bracelets, so he has a base. ?Lance showed everybody that willpower matters,? says Giorgio Andretta, a Charlotte, N.C. bicycle importer who traveled to the Champs-Elys?es to catch Armstrong?s last win. And his home state of Texas will elect a governor next year. ?Never say never,? Armstrong told TIME about his political ambitions. ?I?m a fighter, and I do have certain beliefs. I don?t think I?m truly cut out for it, but if people want...
...process of rebuilding here. I think this is our moment. I'm going to be here as long as the moment lasts." Goss has mastered the art of speaking without saying anything. He would do better to concentrate on his hobby of organic gardening. Danny Armstrong Perth I applaud your extensive and indepth report on China [June 27]. As a person who has traveled to China and fallen in love with it, I appreciate your effort to broaden Americans' view of this often misunderstood country. China has made progress economically, but there are many major social issues...