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Wikinews attends Maker Faire in Tyler, Texas
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How To Quickly Stop Your Dog Barking.
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Colbert officially withdraws Presidential bid; Obama supporters pressured South Carolina
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Militants kill 22 villagers in Kashmir
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Nokia files lawsuit against Apple
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The Average Price Of Used Toyota Corolla
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