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Endeavour Lands in California, Avoiding Florida Weather

Nov. 30, 2008
The shuttle landed in the Mojave Desert, diverted from a planned Florida landing by low clouds and high crosswinds.
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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