Word: leadings
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...shot flew into the top right corner of the net to give the Crimson an early 1-0 lead on its first shot on goal of the night...
...more important question is whether the Nov. 18 ruling will lead to the reform of the U.S.'s dysfunctional water-resources system, which consistently produces white elephants like Mr. Go - as well as a little-used $750 million navigation lock a stone's throw from the flood walls that failed during Katrina - but doesn't address the nation's water-resources problems. The Corps was spending more money in Louisiana than in any other state before Katrina, but most of it was wasted on pork projects desired by shipping interests, farming interests, oil interests and other interests that haven...
...weapon, the pirate skiff plowed right through sound waves that should have sent the privateers scurrying in the opposite direction. Ultimately it took gunshots fired by a four-member security team to drive the pirates away after they came within 300 yards of the Maersk Alabama. The lesson: lead still beats loud...
Gortney's opinion, however, clashes with the U.N.'s Maritime Safety Committee, which recommends against "the carrying and use of firearms by seafarers for personal protection or for the protection of a ship." The U.N. fears that arming ships will simply lead to more shooting on the open seas...
...election drama mired in accusations of fraud and corruption. Dressed in his trademark violet- and green-striped cloak and karakul hat, Karzai placed his right hand on the Koran and swore to the attending chief of the Supreme Court that he would uphold the constitution of Afghanistan and lead the country into peace and stability. One can only hope he keeps that promise...