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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.
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Torchbearer Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, in his wheelchair takes part in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Beijing, China Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.
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U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Republican U.S. vice-presidential nominee and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin are onstage after McCain's acceptance speech at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 4, 2008.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 04: Republican U.S presidential nominee U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) stands on stage with Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on day four of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept the GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces Judge David Groner as he agrees to a plea agreement and to resign from office in Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan September 4, 2008.
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Serena Williams (L) and her sister Venus (R), both of the U.S., each react in this combination photo during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York September 3, 2008.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.
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Former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens departs the offices of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington in this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo. Clemens' lawyer was told a photograph exists that shows the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco, an issue that was disputed in Congress earlier this month.
ESPN broadcaster Harold Reynolds, (C) watches as St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire (L) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Jose Canseco shake hands after an extra inning during the Big League Challenge home run derby at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, in this February 12, 2000 file photo. Former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell's investigation into steroids use in Major League Baseball released on December 13, 2007 implicated several dozen current and former players for using performance-enhancing drugs. Canseco was among the big-name players implicated.
Former major league baseball player Jose Canseco raises his hand to be sworn in for testimony before the House Government Reform Committee hearing entitled "Restoring Faith in America's Pastime: Evaluating Major League Baseball's Efforts to Eradicate Steroids" on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this March 17, 2005 file photo. Former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell's investigation into steroids use in Major League Baseball released on December 13, 2007 implicated several dozen current and former players for using performance-enhancing drugs. Canseco was among the big-name players implicated.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Investigator George J. Mitchell announces results of his 20-month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A copy of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, is viewed 13 December 2007, at a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Reporters read copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Reporters read copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Reporters read copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Reporters read copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A woman hands out copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, to reporters just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A woman hands out copies of the report by investigator George J. Mitchell into performance-enhancing drug use in baseball, 13 December 2007, to reporters just before a press conference in New York. Players that have been linked to performance-enhancing drugs in recent years includes, Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield, and the late Ken Caminiti. The release of the Mitchell Report comes less than a month after Bonds, the sport's all-time home run king, was indicted on four counts of perjury and one for obstruction of justice. Bonds pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Former major league baseball player Jose Canseco exits the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, in New York. Canseco entered the hotel minutes earlier and left before the start of a press conference where former Senate Majority leader George Mitchell was scheduled to release a report which will include the names of 60 to 80 Major League baseball players linked to performance enhancing substances.
In this Dec. 13, 2007 file photo, former major league baseball player Jose Canseco exits the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York. Canseco's former attorney says he has sued the retired slugger for not making payments. Attorney Robert Saunooke said Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Canseco didn't pay him for five years of work.
