I thought Castro had died, but I guess he didn't. Instead, he resigned after nearly 50 years in power.
Of course his brother, who is no spring chicken himself, has been running things since Fidel got sick.
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Musharraf is also out.
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Thomas Scot Halpin, 54, who made rock history by subbing for Keith Moon when the celebrated drummer passed out during a Who concert at the Cow Palace years ago, has died.
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Crater Lake National Park Photos 1
Here are a few pictures I took at Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon today, including a couple of them from the historic lodge:
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