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Volkswagen of America says June sales fall 18 pct

Jul. 1, 2009
Volkswagen of America Inc. said Wednesday its June sales fell 18 percent despite a rise in sales of clean diesel-burning cars. The Herndon, Va.-based affiliate reported total sales of 19,027 in June. Clean diesel cars had their best month ever, with 5,072...
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Marilyn Monroe Cupcake Portrait at Madame Tussauds in New York
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A one-of-a-kind 8 x 4 foot portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 2,100 bite sized stuffed cupcakes stands in the lobby next to her wax figure on the eve of Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday at Madame Tussauds in New York City on May 31, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo