Stories from 2009
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January 15, 2009
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New York, NY
Captain Charles "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed U.S. Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds caused engine failure. All passengers and crew survived.
June 25, 2009
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Los Angeles, CA
Singer, songwriter, and all around musical entertainer Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest after taking prescription drug propofol.
June 29, 2009
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New York, NY
Bernard Madoff, who conducted the largest Ponzi scheme in history, was sentenced to 150 years in prison after being charged with securities fraud.
July 5, 2009
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London
Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in men's singles in tennis at Wimbledon. This was Federer's 15th Grand Slam title (surpassing Pete Sampras' record for most) and his sixth Wimbledon championship.
