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American more than a birthright

Oct. 22, 2008
A few weeks ago, in one of the iconic moments of this year's electoral cycle - assuming one defines "iconic" as "worthy of parody by 'Saturday Night Live' "- a dazed-seeming supporter at a McCain rally in Minnesota declared that Barack Obama was an Arab,...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa