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Pingpong diplomats look back
Jan. 7: Players from the first U.S. national table tennis team to be invited to compete in China recall the era that pre-existed diplomatic ties between the U.S. and China.
Festival showcases castles of ice
Baby jaguar debut
89-year-old bowls
Welcoming home a furry hero
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Inspirational athletes
In honor of the 2008 Olympics, we're celebrating the athletes in your own life who inspire greatness.
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Young environmentalist urges conservation
Putting unemployed soldiers at ease
Embracing Yo-Yo Ma's 'venture culturalism'
What's on Yo-Yo Ma's iPod?
Yo-Yo Ma and Brian Williams play the cello

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'One Laptop Per Child' program cuts staff
  In another sign of the growing financial strain on nonprofit groups, the One Laptop Per Child program is paring its staff in half.
Top 10 charitable gifts of 2008
Charities hurt in Madoff case get charity
Lung Association chapter is deflated
Charity gets personal amid economic hardship

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