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As the old saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. But what about a free beer? Michael Pope has the story.
There’s No Such Think As Free Beer — Somebody’s Paying For It
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From NPR News- One Of New Zealand's Best Sailors Aims For Triple Crown In Round-The-World Race October 21, 2017Peter Burling has already won Olympic gold and the America's Cup. Soon he'll start the grueling Volvo Ocean Race. Sleep deprivation, freeze-dried food and giant waves are only some of the challenges.
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- When It Comes To Race And Sports, Who Owns An Athlete's Opinions? October 21, 2017The anger of white fans "is what happens when black bodies don't conform to what white spectators and consumers want them to be or do or say," says Penn State professor Amira Rose Davis.
- One Of New Zealand's Best Sailors Aims For Triple Crown In Round-The-World Race October 21, 2017
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- Motorway roadworks speed limit could be increased October 21, 2017Tests suggested drivers were more relaxed at higher speeds as they could overtake slower vehicles.
- Mugabe named as goodwill ambassador by WHO October 21, 2017The World Health Organisation head praises Zimbabwe's public health policy, in a controversial move.
- Storm Brian: Gale-force winds and high seas hit UK coast October 21, 2017The storm will not be as bad as feared, although disruption is still possible, forecasters say.
- Islamic State and the crisis in Iraq and Syria in maps October 20, 2017Maps and graphics telling the story of the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
- Spain expected to impose Catalonia direct rule October 21, 2017
