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History of AK-47: Remembering the Creator of the World's Most Popular Firearm

The AK-47 is the world’s most prolific firearm. The AK-47 (or Avtomat Kalashnikova) is the world's most prolific firearm. Over 100 million have been made and they find use in every part of the world.

Winter Olympics 2014 Events, Start Date, and News: What Athletes and Nations Have the Most on the Line?

Will Lindsey Vonn complete the most unlikely comeback in Skiing history? Will Lindsey Vonn complete the most unlikely comback in Skiing history? In November, the reigning female Olympic Downhill Gold Medalist took a nasty spill on a practice run.

Russia Olympics 2014: Vladimir Putin Bans Protests at Sochi Games

In a controversial move, Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a two and a half month ban on protests at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Edward Snowden Asylum: Russia Finally Approves Request, Grants 1-Year Stay

The ongoing saga involving Edward Snowden and his uncovering of the NSA's spying program on Americans took yet another interesting turn Thursday. Snowden was formally granted asylum in Russia and has since left his secret location in Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport.
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