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The Huffington Post  was launched on May 9, 2005.
Arianna Huffington, among others. 
The site offers news, blogs, and original content, and covers politics, business, entertainment, environment, technology, popular media, lifestyle, culture, comedy, healthy living, women's interest, and local news.


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