This, despite the fact that he will always be seen by many as an American hero for beating cancer, inspiring others to do the same, and building The Livestrong Foundation which has raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

FORBES: Lance Armstrong Watches 'Hero Status,' Endorsement Potential Fade Into Oblivion

In proving that the earth takes a regular beating from space rocks he opened the way for others, in 1980, to find traces of the meteorite that killed the dinosaurs.

ECONOMIST: Gene Shoemaker

Many people have commented on what is taking place in Jena, with some suggesting that the six black teens accused of beating a white teen deserve years in prison, while others say they should be freed.

CNN: Commentary: 'Jena 6' rally was about equal justice, not race

Others argue that the focus for the near term should be on beating the fishing fleets at their own game.

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There is too much breast-beating about the wrongs of some Europeans and too little historical perspective about the role of others in this appalling episode.

ECONOMIST: Evasive action

London, England (CNN) -- Alcohol ranks "most harmful" among a list of 20 drugs, beating out crack and heroin when assessed for its potential harm to the individual imbibing and harm to others, according to study results released by a British medical journal.

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