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How Michael Phelps Won His First 2008 Gold
The New York TimesIn his first race of the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps captured the gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley and set a new world record in the process. With seven races coming up this week, he hopes to top Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals in a single Games. More…
Air Quality at the Olympics
The Associated PressThis in-depth interactive on pollution in Beijing includes pollution readings on the Olympic Green, taken by The Associated Press and updated daily through the games; historical data on air pollution in China and other key world cities; pollution readings across China; and an animated explainer on different methods the Chinese have used to try to decrease air pollution. More…
An Interactive Map of Beijing
The New York TimesA look at the Olympic Venues in the 2008 Games as well as the new architecture in Beijing. More…
The Debt Trap
The New York TimesA series of articles and multimedia about the surge in consumer debt and the lenders who made it possible. More…
Prescription Narcotic Consumption
Las Vegas SunThis interactive map shows the annual change in prescription narcotic consumption across the country between 1997 and 2006. By combining reports from the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control and annual population estimates from the US Census, the Sun was able to determine which states were using more and how they compared to others. More…
Winners in a Long Presidential Campaign
The New York TimesMore than $900 million has been spent by presidential candidates so far. Companies offering their services to campaigns stand to make big money. More…
Not Just A Number
The Oakland TribuneIn 2006, Oakland saw 148 homicides, and there were 127 in 2007. The community and the media often have the same questions: Why? How can it be stopped? This site was created to give Oakland a chance to share stories, connect and find solutions together. More…
The Ebb and Flow of Movies: Box Office Receipts 1986 - 2007
The New York TimesSummer blockbusters and holiday hits make up the bulk of box office revenue each year, while contenders for the top Oscar awards tend to attract smaller audiences that build over time. Here's a look at how movies have fared at the box office, after adjusting for inflation. More…
MAAP - Mapping the African American Past
Columbia UniversityMapping the African American Past (MAAP) investigates places and moments that have shaped the long history of African Americans in New York City. More…
Water Watch: Tracking Georgia's Water Crisis
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAn interactive package to learn more about Georgia's water crisis. More…
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