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Abba became famous after winning the 1974 Eurovision contest with the song "Waterloo," which the band performed while wearing brightly colored outfits made mostly of satin. Over the next eight years, it would have a seemingly endless stream of hit singles, 10 of which would break the Top 20 in the U.S. Abba hasn't performed together since 1982, but thanks to the hit Broadway show and movie Mamma Mia!, its continued popularity has made it one of the best-selling groups in history. But those pantsuits! Those songs! Nominating Abba to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is Abba Really Rock 'n' Roll? | 3/15/2010 | See Source »

...Harvard’s biggest strengths this season has been its ability to cause turnovers, forcing 23.7 per game. However, they will have a tough time maintaining that average against a Massachusetts team that has averaged only 14.25 giveaways per contest...

Author: By Scott A. Sherman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: State Power Provides Major Road Test | 3/15/2010 | See Source »

...Crimson (20-8-5) suffered its worst loss of the season Friday night at Bright Hockey Center, falling behind early and dropping a 6-2 contest to the No. 5 Big Red (20-8-6) in the NCAA quarterfinals...

Author: By James Yu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women's Hockey's Season Ends in NCAA Quarterfinals | 3/14/2010 | See Source »

ECAC Player of the Year Catherine White opened scoring just 2:34 into the contest, taking a pass from Amanda Young and beating freshman goaltender Laura Bellamy...

Author: By James Yu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women's Hockey's Season Ends in NCAA Quarterfinals | 3/14/2010 | See Source »

...Although Maliki's and Allawi's blocs both articulate a message of Iraqi national unity over ethnic or sectarian loyalties, the political contest is still fueled by the unresolved struggle over power and resources between rival communities. That contest echoes a regional power struggle, with Iraq's predominantly Sunni neighbors such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria supporting a greater share of power for Iraq's Sunnis. Allawi's list of candidates includes some of the key Sunni political players, and the self-styled strongman makes no secret of his desire to challenge Iranian influence in Baghdad. Iran would prefer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Iraq: Political Turmoil Threatens as Votes Are Counted | 3/11/2010 | See Source »

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