An African success story in Sudan
It’s a remarkable prospect, and one that has been largely overlooked by a western world accustomed to criticising, not celebrating Africa.

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Speak up, keep Florida in the sunshine
During a marathon 12-hour budget meeting, while a packed house of residents waited anxiously to each make a two-minute pitch on what not to cut or where to save, Miami-Dade County commissioners took turns, too, to make deals on the budget with county staff — in private.

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Jackson estate lands $250M deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.

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