In 1972, a bungled burglary at the Democratic Party’s office in Washington triggered one of the most famous political scandals in history. Watergate led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, the only US president ever to do so, and launched the Washington Post into the media hall of fame thanks to the work of two [...]
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Michael Phelps’ Historic Olympic Medal Quest
American swimmer Michael Phelps will attempt to break the 48 year-old record for most medals won in an olympic career, currently held by former Soviet Union gymnast Larissa Latynina. Phelps, with 16, needs to medal in just three of the seven events he will swim in in London to eclipse Latynina’s total of 18 total [...]