White House Rejects Death Star Petition
A petition to secure resources and funding, and to begin construction of a Death Star by 2016, has officially been rejected by the White House. Yes, seriously.
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A petition to secure resources and funding, and to begin construction of a Death Star by 2016, has officially been rejected by the White House. Yes, seriously.
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After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
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