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Nation Celebrates Martin Luther King Holiday
Americans observed the Martin Luther King holiday across the nation on Monday. January 15th is the birthday of King, an important leader of the civil rights movement until his death in 1968. The holiday was celebrated with church services, parades, and volunteer work.
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Comet Visible to Naked Eye
Comet McNaught was seen clearly close to the Sun without the aid of a telescope. It's possibly the brightest comet of the past century!
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Pair Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Voters elected Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but snubbed Mark McGwire who is suspected of abusing steroids.
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