His customers face certain death if their diseased organs aren't quickly swapped out.

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During an interview at the embassy, she wiped away tears as she spoke of Jewish children being herded onto boxcars to face certain death.

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HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- The National Weather Service in Houston told residents along Galveston Bay on Thursday night they "face certain death" if they don't leave home before Hurricane Ike roars ashore.

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His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades, in the face of almost certain death, reflect a great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

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