Bill, Melinda Gates Donate $10 Billion

Bill, Melinda Gates donate $10 billion

Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

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