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Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is words that can get you into trouble. Guest-writer Bonnie Trenga writes: Once upon a time, some mistaken citizens stood up for American principals, p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l-s. Across the Atlantic, a nutty queen sat on her

Federer, Nadal Once Again Will Not Play Each Other at US Open

This is Whats Trending Today. Switzerlands Roger Federer and Spains Rafael Nadal have played each other dozens of times through the years. Their rivalry has included memorable matches, including finals, at all but one of the worlds Grand Slam champio

Rafael Nadal begins Madrid Open campaign with easy win

MADRID, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Spanish number one Rafael Nadal began his participation in the Madrid Open tennis tournament（锦标赛） with a comfortable straight sets win on Wednesday. Nadal, who is seeded number two in the competition, won the seco

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Ethiopia will accomplish the construction at any cost whether donors continue funds or not. The giant Gibe III dam, now being built on the Omo River in southwestern Ethiopia is a boon for some, a problem for others. Supporters say it will provide ele

美国国家公共电台 NPR The Lobotomy Of Patient H.M: A Personal Tragedy And Scientific Breakthrough

The Lobotomy Of Patient H.M: A Personal Tragedy And Scientific Breakthrough ALLISON AUBREY, HOST: The story of Henry Molaison is a sad one. Known as Patient H.M. in the medical community, he lost the ability to create memories after he underwent a lo

Rafael Nadal Out of Wimbledon in First Round

Wimbledon has claimed its first major victim. French Open Champion Rafael Nadal has been bounced from Championships, going down to 135th-ranked Belgian Steve Darcis in straight sets. CRI's London correspondent Tu Yun has more. Two weeks ago, Nadal se

World No. 1 Nadal romps into final at French Open

PARIS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The world No. 1 and five-time French Open champion Rafael Naal outplayed the fourth seed Andy Murray in straight sets on Friday to reach the final for the sixth time at Roland Garros. Nadal, from Spain, continued to play dow

Nadal out of ATP event in London, Paris

Nadal out of ATP event in London, Paris MADRID, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, who has been out of action since June, will miss the ATP Tour Finals in London and also next week's Paris indoor event due to his injured left knee,

Nadal into Madrid last eight with walkover

MADRID, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Rafael Nadal advanced into the quarterfinal of the 5.8-million-euro ATP/WTA Madrid Masters in an easy way, as opponent Juan Martin Del Potro withdrew before the match on Thursday. The Argentina US Open champ Del Pot

Nadal ousts Stepanek into Queen's Club quarters

LONDON, June 9 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Rafael Nadal fought three sets to down Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, reaching the quarterfinals at Queen's Club on Thursday. The French Open champion admits he could do with some time off as he is still dr

Federer, Nadal into Wimbledon last 16

WIMBLEDON, England, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams all won in straight sets Saturday to move into the last 16 at the Wimbledon Championship. Six-time champion Federer beat David Nalbandian 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to move cl

Djokovic, Nadal, Serena advance, Li Na out in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both advanced into the second round of U.S. Open, while China's French Open champion Li Na subsided in the first round on Tuesday. Nadal, the defending U.S. Open champion and thi

Nadal reaches French Open semis

PARIS, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semifinals without dropping a single set. Nadal, whose only loss at Roland Garros came at the fou

Nadal to play Ferrer in semis at French Open

PARIS, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up a semifinal clash with David Ferrer at the French Open. Against the 12th-seeded Almagro, Nadal saved four break

Organizers: Nadal to make comeback at Brazil Open

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Former world No.1 Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited return from injury at next month' s Brazil Open, tournament organizers confirmed on Tuesday. The 11-time Grand Slam winner has not played since suffering a

Nadal targets 2016 Rio Olympics

SAO PAULO, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has revealed the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has provided him with motivation to continue his career beyond the age of 30. The 11-time grand slam winner is competing in both the singles and do

Nadal grabs sixth French Open title

PARIS, June 5 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated the third seed Roger Federer in four sets to win the French Open title for the sixth time on Sunday,Nadal, 25, took the opening two sets 7-5, 7-6 (3) before the 29- year-old Swiss pulled one

Djokovic edges out Nadal in historic Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic won his third Australian Open title after beating 10-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal of Spain 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5) and 7-5 in a historic final here Sunday evening.

Nadal Loses in Doubles

Rafael Nadal, the top seed at the Shanghai Masters played on Tuesday at the event, but to everyone's surprise he lost the match. Yunfeng reports from Shanghai. Yes, Nadal has lost again, not in the singles match but in the doubles. With his countryma

Spanish tennis ace Nadal withdraws from Olympics

LONDON, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he will not be able to defend his Olympic title in London. Nadal, issued a statement explaining that he hasn't recovered from tendonitis in his knees, which has affe