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  • Emergency crews are shown outside Neptune Technologies in Sherbrooke, Que., Thursday, November 8, 2012 where a large explosion at the plant sent a number of people to hospital with serious injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
    Canadian Press HeadLine Package AP - 41 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks." More »Canadian Press HeadLine Package

    Emergency crews are shown outside Neptune Technologies in Sherbrooke, Que., Thursday, November 8, 2012 where a large explosion at the plant sent a number of people to hospital with serious injuries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

    MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks."

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Federer outlasts Tsonga to reach semi-finals Reuters - 50 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer fended off a withering challenge from Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to prevail 7-6 4-6 7-6 3-6 6-3 in Rod Laver Arena and reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday. … More »Federer outlasts Tsonga to reach semi-finals

    Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer fended off a withering challenge from Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to prevail 7-6 4-6 7-6 3-6 6-3 in Rod Laver Arena and reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday. Seventh seed Tsonga unleashed a barrage of brilliant shot-making to level the match at two sets apiece but the Swiss …

  • Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Williams loses to Stephens; Federer advances AP - 52 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks." More »Williams loses to Stephens; Federer advances

    Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks."

  • Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Federer advances to Australian Open semis AP - 1 hr 22 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer has beaten No. 7-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for a 10th consecutive year. More »Federer advances to Australian Open semis

    Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer has beaten No. 7-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for a 10th consecutive year.

  • Ivory Coast's Toure dribbles the ball during their African Nations Cup semi-final soccer match against Mali in Libreville
    Ivorians down play favourites' tag after narrow win Reuters - 1 hr 23 mins ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast players joined forces to play down their status as hot favourites to win the African Nations Cup following their opening 2-1 win over Togo on Tuesday. … More »Ivorians down play favourites' tag after narrow win

    Ivory Coast's Toure dribbles the ball during their African Nations Cup semi-final soccer match against Mali in Libreville

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast players joined forces to play down their status as hot favourites to win the African Nations Cup following their opening 2-1 win over Togo on Tuesday. "Everyone talks about us as favourites but it also makes us a target," African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure told …

  • People gather in front of a mural containing a likeness of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, at a candlelight memorial on the first anniversary of his death, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Vigil caps low-key day remembering Joe Paterno AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of candles created a dull glow at the base of the mural that contained a likeness of Joe Paterno, each flame flickering to commemorate the year since the death of Penn … More »Vigil caps low-key day remembering Joe Paterno

    People gather in front of a mural containing a likeness of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, at a candlelight memorial on the first anniversary of his death, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of candles created a dull glow at the base of the mural that contained a likeness of Joe Paterno, each flame flickering to commemorate the year since the death of Penn State's Hall of Fame coach.

  • Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Williams loses to Stephens; Azarenka into semis AP - 2 hrs 31 mins ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks." More »Williams loses to Stephens; Azarenka into semis

    Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks."

  • Ethiopian fans look on following the red carding of Ethiopia's goalkeeper Jemal Tassew during their African Nations Cup Group C soccer match against Zambia in Nelspruit
    Ethiopia fined for fan violence, goalkeeper suspended Reuters - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Ethiopia were fined $5,000 and their goalkeeper Jemal Tassew was handed a two-match ban by the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday. A $10,000 fine, half suspended, was … More »Ethiopia fined for fan violence, goalkeeper suspended

    Ethiopian fans look on following the red carding of Ethiopia's goalkeeper Jemal Tassew during their African Nations Cup Group C soccer match against Zambia in Nelspruit

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Ethiopia were fined $5,000 and their goalkeeper Jemal Tassew was handed a two-match ban by the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday. A $10,000 fine, half suspended, was imposed on the Ethiopian Football Association for the conduct of the team's supporters during their opening African Nations …

  • Ivory Coast supporters hold up team scarves ahead of their team's African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match against Togo in Rustenburg
    African fans create great atmosphere despite low numbers Reuters - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Despite poor attendances, the atmosphere has been electric at almost every one of the eight matches in the opening phase of soccer's African Nations Cup. Low crowds are not unusual … More »African fans create great atmosphere despite low numbers

    Ivory Coast supporters hold up team scarves ahead of their team's African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match against Togo in Rustenburg

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Despite poor attendances, the atmosphere has been electric at almost every one of the eight matches in the opening phase of soccer's African Nations Cup. Low crowds are not unusual in opening-round games in Africa's elite competition, but gauging how many fans attend games is difficult as the Confederation …

  • FILE - Oakland Raiders head coach Bill Callahan cheers as his team scores against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Raiders' 30-17 win in Pittsburgh in this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 file photo. Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013.  (AP Photo/ Gary Tramontina, File)
    Callahan denies allegations of Super Bowl sabotage AP - 3 hrs ago

    ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago. More »Callahan denies allegations of Super Bowl sabotage

    FILE - Oakland Raiders head coach Bill Callahan cheers as his team scores against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Raiders' 30-17 win in Pittsburgh in this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 file photo. Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013.  (AP Photo/ Gary Tramontina, File)

    ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago.

  • Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Williams loses Stephens; Azarenka into semis AP - 4 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks." More »Williams loses Stephens; Azarenka into semis

    Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks."

  • Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Williams loses in quarters; Azarenka into semis AP - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams' dominating run at the majors ended in a painful loss to American teenager Sloane Stephens. More »Williams loses in quarters; Azarenka into semis

    Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams' dominating run at the majors ended in a painful loss to American teenager Sloane Stephens.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers Caron Butler as the Clippers DeAndre Jordan looks on during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles
    Dominant Durant lifts Thunder over Clippers Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant put on a second-half show to help Oklahoma City overwhelm the Los Angeles Clippers 109-97 on Tuesday in a possible dress rehearsal for this season's Western Conference finals. … More »Dominant Durant lifts Thunder over Clippers

    Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers Caron Butler as the Clippers DeAndre Jordan looks on during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant put on a second-half show to help Oklahoma City overwhelm the Los Angeles Clippers 109-97 on Tuesday in a possible dress rehearsal for this season's Western Conference finals. Durant caught fire with 24 of his game-high 32 points coming in the final two quarters, where the league's leading scorer …

  • Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, right, puts up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Thunder beat Clippers 109-97 to extend West lead AP - 6 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off a loss two nights earlier in Denver, the Oklahoma City Thunder were more interested in bouncing back with a win than making any statements against the Clippers. More »Thunder beat Clippers 109-97 to extend West lead

    Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, right, puts up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off a loss two nights earlier in Denver, the Oklahoma City Thunder were more interested in bouncing back with a win than making any statements against the Clippers.

  • Sloane Stephens of the U.S. shakes hands with compatriot Serena Williams after defeating her in their women's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Battered Serena 'relieved' Open is over Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams's Australian Open ended with her ankle swollen to the size of a balloon, back spasms and a quarter-final loss to a young pretender on Wednesday, a two-week period … More »Battered Serena 'relieved' Open is over

    Sloane Stephens of the U.S. shakes hands with compatriot Serena Williams after defeating her in their women's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams's Australian Open ended with her ankle swollen to the size of a balloon, back spasms and a quarter-final loss to a young pretender on Wednesday, a two-week period that she described as the worst she had experienced at a grand slam. "I'm almost relieved that it's over because there's …

  • Andy Murray of Britain celebrates defeating Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray ruthlessly dismissed unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-4 6-1 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday. The third seeded … More »Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park

    Andy Murray of Britain celebrates defeating Jeremy Chardy of France during their men's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray ruthlessly dismissed unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-4 6-1 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday. The third seeded Briton had spent just over seven hours on court in his previous four matches and only needed another 111 minutes to complete …

  • Frame grab of police and emergency personnel evacuating an injured male on a stretcher outside a building on the Lone Star College Campus near Houston
    Man charged in shooting on Texas college campus Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - A 22-year-old man has been charged in a shooting on a community college campus in Texas that left three people wounded, one critically, authorities said. Carlton Berry was charged with aggravated … More »Man charged in shooting on Texas college campus

    Frame grab of police and emergency personnel evacuating an injured male on a stretcher outside a building on the Lone Star College Campus near Houston

    (Reuters) - A 22-year-old man has been charged in a shooting on a community college campus in Texas that left three people wounded, one critically, authorities said. Carlton Berry was charged with aggravated assault following the shooting at the Lone Star College near Houston on Tuesday, and was being treated in hospital, …

  • Cape Verde's Soares challenges South Africa's Dikgacoi during the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2013) soccer tournament in Soweto
    South Africa suffer double midfield blow Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    DURBAN (Reuters) - Hosts South Africa have suffered a double blow ahead of their African Nations Cup match against Angola on Wednesday with midfielders Kagisho Dikgacoi and Lerato Chabangu ruled out by … More »South Africa suffer double midfield blow

    Cape Verde's Soares challenges South Africa's Dikgacoi during the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2013) soccer tournament in Soweto

    DURBAN (Reuters) - Hosts South Africa have suffered a double blow ahead of their African Nations Cup match against Angola on Wednesday with midfielders Kagisho Dikgacoi and Lerato Chabangu ruled out by injury, coach Gordon Igesund said. Dikgacoi, the team's midfield enforcer, has a recurrence of a knee injury and Chabangu …

  • New Zealand's Williamson ducks under a short ball on day three of the second cricket test match against South Africa in Port Elizabeth
    New Zealand earn first series win as South Africa implode Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    KIMBERLEY, South Africa (Reuters) - A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas in the second one-day international on Tuesday to seal their first series … More »New Zealand earn first series win as South Africa implode

    New Zealand's Williamson ducks under a short ball on day three of the second cricket test match against South Africa in Port Elizabeth

    KIMBERLEY, South Africa (Reuters) - A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas in the second one-day international on Tuesday to seal their first series win on South African soil. New Zealand, asked to bat first by South African captain Faf du Plessis, reached 279 for …

  • Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates his goal against Togo during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg
    Late winners leave Ivory Coast, Tunisia smiling Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Late goals from Ivory Coast forward Gervinho and Tunisia winger Youssef Msakni earned wins over Togo and Algeria respectively as Group D got underway at the African … More »Late winners leave Ivory Coast, Tunisia smiling

    Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates his goal against Togo during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Late goals from Ivory Coast forward Gervinho and Tunisia winger Youssef Msakni earned wins over Togo and Algeria respectively as Group D got underway at the African Nations Cup on Tuesday. Gervinho sealed victory for the tournament favourites with an 88th minute strike from a tight angle …

  • Sloane Stephens of the U.S. shakes hands with compatriot Serena Williams after defeating her in their women's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Teenager Stephens rallies to stun ailing Serena Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American teenager Sloane Stephens caused the biggest upset at this year's Australian Open when the 29th seed rallied to overcome an injury-hampered Serena Williams in the quarter-finals … More »Teenager Stephens rallies to stun ailing Serena

    Sloane Stephens of the U.S. shakes hands with compatriot Serena Williams after defeating her in their women's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American teenager Sloane Stephens caused the biggest upset at this year's Australian Open when the 29th seed rallied to overcome an injury-hampered Serena Williams in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Stephens prevailed 3-6 7-5 6-4 to set up a semi-final against world number one Victoria Azarenka, the …

  • South Africa's Dkgacoi is challenged by Algeria's Guedioura during their international friendly soccer match in Soweto
    Crowds to return as jittery hosts continue Nations Cup bid Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - The crowds are expected to return to the African Nations Cup on Wednesday as hosts South Africa seek to kickstart their campaign after a jittery beginning. But their … More »Crowds to return as jittery hosts continue Nations Cup bid

    South Africa's Dkgacoi is challenged by Algeria's Guedioura during their international friendly soccer match in Soweto

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - The crowds are expected to return to the African Nations Cup on Wednesday as hosts South Africa seek to kickstart their campaign after a jittery beginning. But their Group A clash with Angola at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium may offer no respite for the beleaguered hosts, whose opening …

  • Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference to introduce the first part of his four-step plan to keep the Sacramento Kings NBA basketball team in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Johnson, who said he has 19 local investors who have pledged at least $1 million each to buy the franchise, made his announcement a day after the Maloof family announced it has signed an agreement to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
    Mayor KJ tells Seattle 'don't celebrate too early' AP - 8 hrs ago

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season. More »Mayor KJ tells Seattle 'don't celebrate too early'

    Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference to introduce the first part of his four-step plan to keep the Sacramento Kings NBA basketball team in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Johnson, who said he has 19 local investors who have pledged at least $1 million each to buy the franchise, made his announcement a day after the Maloof family announced it has signed an agreement to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season.

  • Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
    Serena Williams out of Australian Open AP - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams is out of the Australian Open after losing her quarterfinal match 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens. More »Serena Williams out of Australian Open

    Serena Williams of the US reacts during her quarterfinal match against compatriot Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams is out of the Australian Open after losing her quarterfinal match 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens.

  • Winnipeg Jets' goalie Ondrej Pavelec makes a save against the Washington Capitals in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington
    Jets win 4-2 to keep Capitals winless Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets got their offense on track with a 4-2 win over the Capitals on Tuesday, keeping Washington winless to start the new NHL season. The Jets (1-1-1), who had scored just twice … More »Jets win 4-2 to keep Capitals winless

    Winnipeg Jets' goalie Ondrej Pavelec makes a save against the Washington Capitals in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington

    (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets got their offense on track with a 4-2 win over the Capitals on Tuesday, keeping Washington winless to start the new NHL season. The Jets (1-1-1), who had scored just twice in two opening defeats, fell behind 1-0 to Washington before Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd netted power-play goals to give …

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Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.
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You wake me up early in the morning to tell me I am right? Please wait until I am wrong.
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If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.
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In science, 'fact' can only mean 'confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent.' I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms.
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