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Her performance against Oklahoma State was a reminder that she is still the Bruins’ most formidable player and remains the heart of the program’s push to win a national championship.

From Los Angeles Times

Tens of thousands of people had gathered at a stadium on 28 September 2009 to protest against the possibility of Camara running for president.

From BBC

Arsenal should have been given a spot-kick against Everton for a foul by Michael Keane on Kai Havertz while Chelsea defender Reece James pulled back Newcastle United's Malick Thiaw inside the area.

From BBC

The government said in line with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 a public local inquiry was now needed - where a planning inspector scrutinises the arguments for and against, making a recommendation to ministers.

From BBC

"Having this national park would catalyse co-ordinated action to fight against the decline of biodiversity, to give the land proper protection from developers and give the inhabitants something to be really proud of," he said.

From BBC