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...implemented a series of laws to strengthen its eco-defenses, many seeking to prevent dangerous wild things from reaching American soil (a more realistic goal than controlling them once they arrive). Worldwide, invasive species cause an estimated $1.5 trillion in damage every year, nearly 5% of global GDP. Lake Michigan could be next...
Botterill took time off to compete in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City and brought home a second medal—this time gold...
...deferred her acceptance to Harvard for a year so that she could compete in the Olympics in Salt Lake City, where she took home a silver medal...
...debate and, of course, wins the primary. The exultant Tancy wonders, "Why would anybody want to be a Democrat when we have all the fun?" (But doesn't winning the party nomination assure Bill election in an overwhelmingly Republican state? Not exactly: eight of the 12 Salt Lake City seats in the real Utah State Senate, including the eighth district Bill is running in, are held by Democrats...
...clinching his seventh medal, Ohno turned in a clutch performance. On the whole, however, Ohno has been extraordinarily lucky in the Olympics. During the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, Kim Dong-sung from South Korea crossed the finish line first in the 1,500-meter race. Ohno trailed behind him, and finished second. After Dong-sung started waving the Korean flag during his victory lap, the judges disqualified him for blocking Ohno. South Korea was furious, and took out their frustration on the American. Ohno received death threats. (Watch a video of future Olympians in Vancouver...