It was a tradition to open the White House on that day so the president could wish visitors a happy new year.

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When we talked to her earlier this month, their plans for the New Year were still open.

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The South Korea-born Ko has two other pro victories, the New South Wales Open last year and New Zealand Women's Open this year, and won the U.S. Women's Amateur last season.

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That's particularly true in New York City, where the Yankees, Mets, Giants and Jets are all set to open new stadiums next year.

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New centers will open next year in such cities as San Francisco, New York and Chicago.

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