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EXECUTIVE ORDER: Obama Creates White House Office of Urban Affairs...

Feb. 20, 2009
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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