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The Rams would be 5-0 but for a blocked field-goal attempt at Philadelphia and a fumble at the goal line against San Francisco.

Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed as fast-running water careered down streets, carrying cars, while highways were blocked with debris and electricity cut off.

I wrote to my father-in-law to ask about the therapy session, and he said “I don’t recall going. Possibly blocked out.”

The release of this and several related documents had previously been blocked by government officials due to concerns about the impact on UK-US relations.

Instead, Sen. Edward Kennedy and his Democratic colleagues blocked Bork’s nomination by waging war on both his record and his reputation.