To beat Canada on their own soil is special.

BBC: United States ice hockey team stuns hosts Canada

As far as World Cup shocks go this wasn't perhaps on a par with their win over West Indies in 1996, but was certainly more special for being on home soil.

BBC: Nairobi fans savour historic win

But groups like the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) say the bill's proposed targets for housing would undermine the special status long afforded to 13% of English soil.

BBC: What would Britain look like without a green belt?

When he first stepped foot on this soil, I could tell there was something special about Dr. King and Bimini.

CNN: A beach break in Bimini

There was special emphasis on reducing energy consumption, improving conservation and solving the country's serious air, soil and water pollution.

NPR: China To Stress Social Wellbeing Over Growth