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World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia

World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.
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Celebrity-Birthdays-Apr07

Celebrity Birthdays for April 7: Country singer Bobby Bare is 90. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola is 86. Actress Roberta Shore ("The Virginian") is 82. Guitarist Mick Abrahams (Jethro Tull) is 82. Singer Patricia Bennett of The Chiffons is 78.
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Today-History-Apr07

Today in History for April 7: In 1199, King Richard I of England (also known as ``The Lion-Heart'') died in the Limousin region of France at age 41 after being mortally wounded by an arrow.
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Today-Music-History-Apr07

Today in Music History for April 7: In 1824, the first complete performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's ``Missa Solemnis'' was held in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Israel controls 50% of Gaza as Palestinians get squeezed into shrinking wedges of land

Israel controls 50% of Gaza as Palestinians get squeezed into shrinking wedges of land

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into shrinking wedges of land.
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New York takes home win streak into matchup with Boston

Boston Celtics (58-20, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (50-28, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
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Orlando and Atlanta square off for conference showdown

Atlanta Hawks (37-41, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (38-40, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (48-30, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m.
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Charlotte faces Memphis, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Memphis Grizzlies (46-32, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-59, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m.
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Indiana plays Washington, seeks 4th straight home win

Washington Wizards (17-61, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana hosts Washington aiming to continue its three-game home winning streak.
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