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Washington Post: Estelle Getty of ‘Golden Girls’ dies at 84

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L.A. Times: Record number of California homeowners default on mortgages in 2nd quarter

USA Today: The fourth dwarf planet has a name: Makemake – Science Fair

Politico: McCain gaffes pile up; critics pile on

ABC News: Pool Arrest Highlights Drain Dangers

CBS News: Critics Pile On As McCain Gaffes Pile Up

Fox News: Christian Bale Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Mother, Sister; Actor Denies Allegation

CNN: ‘Golden Girls’ actress Estelle Getty dies at 84

Wall Street Journal: Exiling the Happy Meal

MSNBC: Hurricane warnings as Texas braces for Dolly

Congressional Quarterly: Udall Moves Ahead in Colorado Senate Race

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Roll Call: Man Threatens to Jump Into Hart Atrium

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