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BUSINESS
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Home Depot to sell wholesale supply unit
Home Depot to sell supply unit for $10.3 billion, add $22.5 billion to share repurchase plan -
Nissan chief: Board to forego bonus pay
Nissan chief executive tells shareholders that board members will forego bonus pay -
FTC: Whole Foods CEO sought market grip
FTC says Whole Foods CEO talked of dominating natural-foods business to his board -
Regulators OK Cerberus-Chrysler deal
Federal antitrust regulators approve Cerberus' $7.4B purchase of DaimlerChrysler -
Best Buy lowers 2008 profit estimate
Best Buy lowers 2008 profit estimate, says economy pushed shoppers past high-margin items -
Oil prices top $69 a barrel
Oil settles above $69 a barrel as Nigerian unions reject government offer to avoid strike -
Housing construction down in May
Housing construction falls in May as builders struggle with lending problems rising rates -
Gold rises on falling yields, dollar
Gold gains modestly as Treasury yields keep easing -
Corp. bond issues boost Treasury prices
Treasurys prices boosted by heavy corporate bond 0issuance -
Recalls: fireworks, children's jewelry
Product Recalls: fireworks, children's jewelry -
Blackstone speeds up IPO
Blackstone speeds up IPO timing amid increasing scrutiny by lawmakers, media -
Cadbury to cut about 7,500 jobs
Cadbury Schweppes to cut about 7,500 jobs, likely to sell drinks business -
Boeing scores with Dreamliner order
Boeing scores win over Airbus with major order for Dreamliner -
Gyms target spread of middle age spread
AP Centerpiece: More gyms emerging to pump up the gray-haired set -
Carnival 2Q profit up almost 3 percent
Carnival Q2 profit up slightly on strong European performance -
Stocks fall after Best Buy warning
Stocks decline moderately following Best Buy warning, home construction report -
China to cut export rebates
China to cut more export rebates to rein in trade surplus -
Dollar rises against euro
Dollar drifts higher against euro on unexpected slide in German investor sentiment -
6-year sentence sought for Hyundai chief
Prosecutors repeat 6-year prison term demand for convicted Hyundai Motor chief -
2007 Kansas wheat harvest shattered
Kansas farmers fear 2007 will long be remembered for its shattered wheat harvest prospects
ENTERTAINMENT
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Sizemore asks judge for another chance
Jailed actor Tom Sizemore asks L.A. judge for 'one more chance' at probation -
Travolta echoes Cruise on psychiatry
Like fellow Scientologist Tom Cruise, John Travolta says no to psychiatric medication -
Firefighters save four cats, albino rat
Firefighters resuscitate four cats and an albino rat from charred Idaho apartment -
Motley Crue sues manager for $20 million
Motley Crue files a $20 million lawsuit in Los Angeles against one of its managers -
Spector trial focuses on blood
Jury in Spector murder trial bombarded with gory photos of Clarkson's face -
'Mrs. Grace' sees her future in jail
Fortuneteller known as 'Mrs. Grace' sentenced after admitting she defrauded clients -
Firefighters flush cat from storm drain
W.Va. firefighters use about 250 gallons of water to flush cat from storm drain -
Nation's Springfields vie for `Simpsons'
D'oh: The nation's Springfields vie to host premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" -
Rosie O'Donnell wants 'Price' job
Rosie O'Donnell in pursuit of 'The Price Is Right' hosting gig -
BYU track star mops up, arrested
That's no baton: BYU track star arrested after getting into mop fight with pedestrian -
Broadcasters giving cable summer chance
Viewers turning to cable choices during broadcasters' usual summer slumber -
Paul Reubens and Pee-wee Herman are back
Paul Reubens and alter ego Pee-wee Herman once again in front of the cameras -
Anna Nicole Smith's will enters probate
Anna Nicole Smith's will enters probate in Los Angeles court, starting inheritance process -
Duhamel calls Fergie a `real total star'
`Las Vegas' hunk Josh Duhamel has a hot career, but calls girlfriend Fergie the bigger star -
Gere to get 2007 Marian Anderson Award
Richard Gere to receive the 2007 Marian Anderson Award from the city of Philadelphia -
Honduras audits 'love motels' over taxes
Honduras audits 'love motels' in effort to crack down on tax evasion -
Man says salad stolen from refrigerator
Pa. man says someone kicked in door of his apartment and stole chilled salad from refrigerator -
Man's wallet found after 43 years
Man's wallet found 43 years later with photographs and birth certificate still inside -
Rock musician Richard Bell dead at 61
Rock musician Richard Bell, who played with Janis Joplin, dies at 61 -
Elisabeth on Rosie: We aren't friendly
Elisabeth Hasselbeck isn't sure if former `View' co-host Rosie O'Donnell is a friend -
Push for Presley plate hits sour note
Push for an Elvis Presley specialty license plate in Tennessee hits sour note -
Marc Forster to direct next Bond film
`Finding Neverland' director Marc Forster to boss Bond in next 007 movie, due out in 2008 -
Paris Hilton parodies populate online
On the Net: Parodies of Paris Hilton's jailing and the "Sopranos" finale populate the Web -
Rough shot sparks Nev. golf course fire
Golfer's attempt to get back on the fairway sparks fire in Nevada -
Orphaned orangutan gets adopted
Orphaned orangutan gets adopted and will go to Zoo Atlanta from Indiana -
Colorful Anna Nicole Smith judge leaving
Wisecracking Florida judge who presided over Anna Nicole Smith case to resign -
Film review: `1408' worth checking in to
Film Review: `1408' checks out as fresh, creepy tale of hotel hauntings -
Shicoff pulls out of Salzburg Festival
American tenor Neil Shicoff pulls out of Austria's renowned Salzburg Festival -
Book on Baghdad Green Zone wins prize
Book about life in Baghdad's Green Zone wins Britain's Samuel Johnson Prize for nonfiction -
Keri Russell welcomes a son named River
`Waitress' star Keri Russell welcomes her first child, a boy named River, her publicist says -
Paisley mixes humor and nostalgia on CD
Country star Brad Paisley talks about the birth of son, getting spiritual _ and ticks -
Britney complains, billboards removed
Radio station's billboards removed in Tampa, Fla., after Britney Spears complains about photos -
Report: Parents wary of media violence
Most parents critical of media violence and sex would support federal TV limits, report says -
UK: Pakistani anti-Rushdie comment wrong
UK government expresses concern over comment made against Salman Rushdie by Pakistani official -
James' wife gives birth to daughter
Wife of `King of Queens' star Kevin James gives birth to daughter, Shea Joelle James, in LA -
LA prosecutor apologizes for accident
LA attorney sorry for wife's suspended license case; says it's not similar to Paris Hilton's -
Danza to play `The Producers' in Vegas
Tony Danza to reprise his lead role as Max Bialystock in Las Vegas staging of `The Producers' -
Woods' wife gives birth to a daughter
Tiger Woods' wife gives birth to the couple's first child, a daughter named Sam Alexis Woods -
Reptiles smuggled in garden gnomes
Australian officials find snakes, lizards smuggled inside garden gnomes
HEALTH
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Breast cancer genes can come from father
Breast cancer genes can be hidden in Dad's side of the family; More genetic tests urged -
CDC: Antiques can pose mercury hazard
CDC warns that antiques, such as clocks and thermometers, can pose mercury hazard -
Judge blocks generic version of Plavix
Judge blocks U.S. sale of Canadian company's cheap generic version of blood thinner Plavix -
Stroke drug may also help with frostbite
Study: Clot-busting drug used for strokes, heart attacks may also improve frostbite treatment -
Can motion sensors predict dementia?
HEALTHBEAT: Can motion sensors, online memory tests help predict Alzheimer's earlier?
POLITICS
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Bush to veto stem cell bill
Bush to veto stem cell bill, urge work on other stem cell lines -
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg leaves GOP
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg switches party status from Republican to unaffiliated -
Army again considers longer combat tours
Army considers need for longer combat tours if troop buildup lasts into next year -
Dems wary of Bush CIA counsel choice
Senate Dems skeptical of Bush choice for CIA general counsel -
Jazz rules at White House picnic
Jazz, not politics, rules at White House picnic for lawmakers -
Govt. decides to ease into passport rule
Bush administration easing into passport rule in wake of complaints -
Big tax on big oil advances in Senate
Senate advances $29 billion in taxes for oil companies to pay for renewable energy -
Romney vows tax cuts in new ad
Mitt Romney says government too big, promises to cut spending and taxes in new ad -
Sikh fundraiser criticizes Obama
Sikh fundraiser for Clinton criticizes Obama memo -
Immigration bill critics to see votes
Leaders to give immigration bill critics coveted votes in hunt for broader support -
Democratic rivals trade jabs over Iraq
Obama, Edwards, Richardson criticize fellow Democratic candidates on Iraq war opposition -
Official says Pakistan not in turmoil
AP Interview: Pakistan foreign minister says his country is not in turmoil despite violence -
Nussle known for combative style
Nussle would bring combative style to White House, known for paper bag episode -
Watchdog: Legal aid head misled Congress
AP Enterprise: Watchdog's report says Legal Services chief misled Congress with trip details -
Bush and Olmert seek to prop up Abbas
Bush and Olmert seek to bolster Abbas after Palestinian split -
White House budget director resigns
Portman resigns as budget director, to be replaced by former Iowa Rep. Nussle -
Libby seeks delay of prison term
Libby asks appeals court to delay prison sentence in CIA leak case -
Democrats push health care, environment
Senate Democrats boost programs for health care and the environment -
Clinton spoofs Sopranos in Web video
No Bada Bing for Clinton as she spoofs 'The Sopranos' and unveils new song -
Iraq contractor fraud said to be limited
Officials tell Congress that contractor fraud in Iraq not as serious as critics say -
Democratic race scrambled in early look
Clinton stands as front-runner, but candidate popularity all over national map -
Sen. Stevens aides questioned in probe
FBI questions Sen. Stevens aides in Alaska corruption investigation -
Lighthouse stamps tell of history
War and peace embodied in stamps commemorating Pacific lighthouses -
Pearl film could help State bureau
Little-known State Department bureau sees publicity opportunity in new Jolie film -
Romney finds advisers both help and hurt
With multiple advisers and commissions, Romney's message control imperiled -
Unions still hold appeal for Democrats
Democrats court unions for their money, organization and endorsements -
White House aides' e-mail records gone
House panel says missing White House e-mails may violate records preservation law -
Unions are 6 of top 10 political donors
Unions are 6 of top 10 political donors -
Democrats and campaign contributions
Democrats and campaign contributions
SCIENCE
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Final inspection for space shuttle
Final inspection for space shuttle after Atlantis undocks from international space station -
Skull of giant panda's ancestor found
First skull of earliest known ancestor of the giant panda discovered in China, researchers say -
Zoo blames fatal attack on human error
Denver Zoo blames fatal jaguar attack on human error after cage door was left open -
Mexican gray wolves venture out of lair
4 endangered Mexican gray wolves born at Mexico City zoo venture out of lair -
Study: Men view faces in sexy photos
Emory study finds men more likely to look at faces when looking at photos of naked women -
Fish flies return to Michigan shorelines
Fish flies expected to hang around for six weeks after invading Michigan shorelines -
Fla. scientists study sea bird deaths
Scientists investigate the deaths of dozens of sea birds along Florida's east coast
TECHNOLOGY
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Microsoft to change desktop search
Microsoft to change desktop search after Google complaint to Justice Department -
Yahoo's new CEO facing tough challenge
Yahoo's change in command may not be enough to placate investors -
Britain bans sales of 'Manhunt 2' game
Upcoming Rockstar game 'Manhunt 2' coming under fire in U.S., Britain -
Sony cutting jobs at online music store
Sony eliminating jobs and restructuring online music store -
AT&T launches cell-to-cell live video
AT&T launches service for sharing live video via cell phones -
Web cam to eye test-takers
Latest in education's fight against cheating _ proctoring exams with Web cams -
Entercom in deal for online audio ads
Broadcaster Entercom teams with startup to serve online audio ads to radio Web sites -
Tech security companies are hot targets
HP deal furthers a consolidation of computer security companies -
Father of Sony PlayStation steps down
Ken Kutaragi, father of Sony PlayStation, steps down -
Toshiba: Recalled battery sparked fire
Toshiba says recalled Sony laptop battery sparked Great Britain office fire -
Yahoo co-founder replaces Semel as CEO
Yahoo's CEO resigns, giving new hope for frustrated investors -
YouTube programs channels in 9 nations
YouTube programs new channels, expanding reach to Brazil, Japan, parts of Europe
U.S.
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Mob trial jury selection under way
Trial focusing on the mob's 'Family Secrets' opens in Chicago -
Hmong in Minn. rally for revered leader
Minn. demonstrators support leader accused of conspiring to overthrow Laos government -
Lesser charge recommended against Marine
Lesser charge recommended for Marine lawyer in killings of Iraqi civilians -
90 homes evacuated near Colo. wildfire
Fast-growing western Colorado wildfires force evacuation of 90 homes, scorch 1,000 acres -
Judge halts Texas city's immigration law
Judge grants preliminary injunction in Texas city's ban on rentals to illegal immigrants -
S.C. treasurer indicted on drug charges
S.C. treasurer indicated on cocaine charges, accused of distributing drug in 2005 -
Baby found near where woman disappeared
Newborn baby found on Ohio doorstep 45 miles from where pregnant woman vanished -
Special vote in Ga., Wyo. picks nominees
Congressional election in Georgia to go to runoff; Wyo. picks candidates to replace Thomas -
Nurses to testify in hospital deaths
Nurses to testify in grand jury probe of New Orleans hospital deaths -
Ex-cop sells pot tips on DVD
Ex-narcotics cop sells DVDs on how to stash pot and beat the law -
Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news -
Bratton gets 2nd term as LA police chief
Los Angeles police commission gives Bratton a 2nd term as the city's police chief -
Toddler's body found in Texas floods
Toddler's body found in North Texas flooding blamed for 6 deaths -
Alaska rep. charged with bribery resigns
Alaska lawmaker accused of selling vote to oil businessmen resigns to focus on defense -
Names of firefighters killed in S.C.
Names of firefighters killed in warehouse fire in Charleston, S.C. -
Profiles on the 9 fallen SC firefighters
Profiles of the 9 fallen Charleston firefighters -
Mint releases more 'godless' dollars
U.S. Mint goofs again, strikes new dollar coins without 'In God We Trust' inscription -
Meeting set in Western Sahara dispute
Morocco, rebels to meet again to resolve Western Sahara dispute -
Officials: Teen used WWII-era rifle
Indiana teen used WWII-era sniper rifle to fatally shoot sheriff's deputy, wound another -
Conjoined twins separated in Utah
Doctors in Utah successfully separate twins fused at the lower back -
S.C. warehouse fire kills 9 firefighters
Blaze engulfs South Carolina furniture store, killing 9 firefighters -
U.S. deaths in Afghanistan, region
At least 337 U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan since 2001, Defense Dept. says -
3 accused of running smuggling ring
3 accused of running illegal immigrant smuggling ring denied bail -
Abortion foe gets life for doc's death
Abortion doctor's killer, already serving state sentence, gets federal life sentence -
Drug tests for Fla. high school athletes
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signs bill for random drug testing of high school athletes -
U.N. report urges universal pensions
U.N. report: Universal pension of $1 a day would reduce old age poverty in developing nations -
Judge suspends Duke rape DA immediately
Judge suspends DA Nifong over Duke case, proceeds with request to remove him -
Police seek rapist who posed as officer
Missouri police seek rapist who posed as police officer, made traffic stops -
Va. Tech panel obtains Cho records
Virginia Tech shootings panel obtains records of gunman's mental health hearing -
FBI: Padilla never used jihad code words
Terror suspect Padilla never used jihad code words in intercepted phone calls, FBI agent says -
Ex-U.S. Sen. Frist to teach at Princeton
Former Senate majority leader and physician Bill Frist to teach health policy at Princeton -
Democratic rivals trade jabs on Iraq
Obama, Edwards, Richardson criticize fellow Democratic candidates on Iraq war opposition -
Dead boy's family: No warning on bear
Grandfather of Utah boy killed by bear blames federal foresters for not issuing warning -
Man shocked by Taser catches on fire
Police investigating whether stun gun ignited Texas man who doused himself in gasoline -
Chicago woman's body missing from morgue
Chicago woman's body missing from morgue; 64-year-old died of heat stress, heart disease -
Parents, 2 girls dead in murder-suicide
Berkeley, Calif., family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide at popular park -
Minn. Senate race draws major names
Minn. Senate race draws major names; doubt lingers about inexperienced candidates -
Cruise passenger missing off Bahamas
Cruise ship resumes voyage as search for missing passenger goes into second day -
Court setback for Wis. welfare reform
Court deals setback to Wis. welfare reform, says state must help those who cannot find jobs -
La. boy, 17, grabs gun, foils carjacking
La. teenager grabs gun, shoots would-be carjacker who threatened his mother, authorities say -
Geronimo great-grandson wants bones back
Geronimo's great-grandson seeks to prove bones were stolen and get them back -
Fake NYC fireman sentenced for attack
Fake NYC firefighters gets 20 years to life for sexually torturing woman for 13 hours -
Claim in disputed deportation questioned
Government disputes disability claim in case of man whose family says he was wrongly deported -
Fort Lewis soldier stabbed was from Ill.
Fort Lewis soldier stabbed to death identified as 22-year-old from Illinois -
Mother sentenced in 'sex contract' case
Michigan woman accused in 'sex contract' case is sentenced to nearly 23 years in prison -
NYC poor to get cash for good behavior
Go to school, get $25: Program to give cash rewards for poor New Yorkers with good behavior -
Falling totem pole kills boy at Pa. camp
9-year-old boy killed by falling totem pole at Pa. Boy Scout camp -
Girl in salmonella lawsuit gets kidney
Ind. girl involved in peanut butter lawsuit undergoes kidney transplant -
Laos plot defendants plead not guilty
Alleged conspirators against Lao government plead not guilty to conspiracy charges
WORLD
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Taiwan to go ahead with UN referendum
Official says Taiwan will proceed with U.N. referendum despite U.S. objections -
Militia leader halts attacks in Nigeria
Militia leader halts attacks in Nigeria to give government time to deal with problems -
US eyes 6-party nuke talks in early July
U.S. nuclear envoy says Korean nuclear talks could resume soon after July 4 -
78 killed by bombing at Baghdad mosque
78 killed by bombing at Baghdad mosque; U.S., Iraqi forces begin drives against militants -
Carter blasts US policy on Palestinians
Carter says U.S., European Union seeking to divide Palestinian people by giving Abbas aid -
Sri Lanka: 40 rebels killed at sea
Sri Lankan navy claims to have killed some 40 Tamil rebels in northern sea battle -
Lebanese near militant strongholds
Lebanese soldiers draw closer to militant strongholds -
Myanmar's Suu Kyi turns 62 behind bars
Myanmar pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi spends another birthday under house arrest -
Vatican has Ten Commandments for drivers
Thou shalt not drink and drive, but do pray before getting behind the wheel, Vatican says -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,528
U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,528 Tuesday, according to count by The Associated Press -
U.N. rights council adopts reforms
U.N. human rights watchdog agrees to halt probes into Cuba and Belarus, drawing U.S. criticism -
U.S. transfers 6 from Guantanamo prison
U.S. transfers 6 from Guantanamo prison despite concerns 1 may face abuse at home -
Cuba mourns revolution's first lady
Flags fly at half mast as Cuba mourns death of revolution's first lady -
Mexico City faces threat of floods
Mexico City seen faces 'high possibility' of major floods due to drainage problems -
Thai ex-PM charged with hiding assets
Thai police charge ousted prime minister with concealing assets, order him to return -
Scared Gazans clamoring to enter Israel
Hundreds of scared Gazans huddle at crossing, hoping to cross Israel to sanctuary in West Bank -
UN advisor sentenced on drug charge
Canadian U.N. adviser to Afghanistan jailed for drug possession -
China plans highway on Mount Everest
China plans highway from foot of Mount Everest to base camp to help with Olympic torch relay -
Thompson: Force must be option with Iran
Fred Thompson says threat of force necessary to contain rogue regimes like Iran -
EU sets new rules on vodka labeling
Real vodka is made from grains or potatoes, EU body rules, but others can still use vodka tag -
Gaza hospital struggles to treat wounded
Gaza's main hospital struggles to deal with wounded from Palestinian infighting -
Expanding deserts hurts farmers in China
Expanding deserts in China pushes farmers from fields, send sandstorms across Pacific -
No single error seen in sailors' capture
Report: No single error seen in capture of British sailors, marines by Iran -
Deadliest attacks on mosques in Iraq
Some of the deadliest attacks against mosques in Iraq since war began -
Sentences commuted in U.S. attack plot
Kuwaiti appeals court commutes death sentences to life for plotters of attacks on U.S. troops -
Israel arrests alleged kidnapping cell
Israeli security arrests cell that allegedly planned to kidnap U.S. citizens -
4 sentenced for killing African student
Russian court convicts 4 of killing African student in St. Petersburg -
Northern Ireland suicide pact fears
Northern Ireland students get suicide counseling after 3 teens hang themselves -
Arab powers throwing support to Abbas
Washington's Arab allies throw support behind Abbas, fearing turmoil from Hamas rule in Gaza -
Nazi archive moves closer to opening
2 more of 11 countries endorse accord to open Nazi archive -
Hamas to work to free BBC journalist
Hamas pledges to work to free kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston -
Cat and dog fur trade to be banned in EU
European Parliament votes to ban cat and dog fur trade in EU -
A war on rewind, in a bleaker Baghdad
A year later, amid concrete and blood, the view in Baghdad looks only bleaker -
Romanian retirees demand higher pensions
Romanian retirees, pro-democracy activists stage protests -
Vatican's Ten Commandments for drivers
Thou shalt not kill and the Vatican's other commandments for drivers -
20 militants killed near Afghan border
Suspected missile attack at militant hide-out near Pakistan-Afghan border kills over 20 -
Aid group: 110 die in N.Korea blast
South Korean aid group claims gasoline pipeline blast in North Korea killed 110 people -
Aid groups decry Afghan civilian deaths
Deaths of Afghan civilians in U.S., NATO raids hurt backing for foreign forces, aid groups say -
Breast-feeding debate in Philippines
Fight over breast-feeding reaches Philippine Supreme Court, practice declines in parts of Asia -
Hamas lying in wait in West Bank
Hamas is in hiding, but activists say they haven't given up fight to seize West Bank -
Correction: Mexico-Wrongful Deportation
Correction: Mexico-Wrongful Deportation story -
Foreign help key in Indonesian arrests
Indonesia got help from Australia and U.S. satellites to track and arrest key terror suspects -
China train station hub for forced labor
Critics question China's ability and political will to crack down on kiln slavery scandal -
Vilma Espin, wife of Raul Castro, dies
Cuban revolutionary Vilma Espin, wife of acting president Raul Castro, dies at age 77 -
Diversity push for French Cabinet
Sarkozy sends strong signal to France's minorities in government reshuffle -
Saturday talks on Iran nuclear program
Iranian negotiator, EU foreign policy chief to meet Saturday for nuclear talks -
Explosion at Tokyo spa kills 3
Apparent gas explosion at Tokyo women's spa kills 3, injures 3 others -
Mortar rounds hit Baghdad's Green Zone
Militants fire volley of mortar rounds into Green Zone; 5 hit near prime minister's office -
Hostage siege ends peacefully at bank
Would-be robbers arrested after hostage siege ends at bank south of Paris -
Somali amnesty offer to former fighters
Official: Somalia to offer amnesty to former fighters -
Drought hits northern China
Drought leaves 1.2 million short of drinking water in northeastern China province -
Indian politician rapped for veil remark
Muslim leaders criticize presidential nominee for asking Indian women to stop using veil -
South Korea: North Korea fires missile
N. Korea fires short-range missile toward waters between Korea, Japan, S. Korean official says -
Chinese company reused 2-year-old snacks
Chinese company caught repackaging 2-year-old dumplings, ordered to stop production -
Barak takes over as defense minister
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak takes over as defense minister -
Fiji ruler: Elections possible in 2009
Fiji's military ruler says elections to restore democracy could be held in early 2009 -
U.N.: Number of refugees growing again
People fleeing Iraq make number of world refugees increase for first time in 5 years -
Today in history - June 19
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news the Civil War was over
BASEBALL
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Sosa can't get 600 and Cubs top Texas
Sammy Sosa can't get homer No. 600 in first game against Cubs as Chicago beats Texas 5-4 -
Thompson fills void and Cardinals win
Brad Thompson pitches 7 strong innings, leading pitching-starved Cards to 5-1 win over Royals -
Dodgers lose Schmidt, but Penny wins
Brad Penny becomes second 9-game winner in NL, and Dodgers beat Blue Jays 10-1 -
Howard loves the Jake as Phillies win
Ryan Howard hits 451-foot homer and drives in 4 runs, leading Phillies over Indians 9-6 -
Beckett gets 10th win as Red Sox triumph
Josh Beckett becomes baseball's second 10-game winner and Red Sox blank Braves 4-0 -
Santana, Twins cruise past Mets 9-0
Johan Santana pitches 4-hitter for first shutout in nearly 2 years, and Twins rout Mets 9-0 -
Marlins overcome Willis injury to win
Dan Uggla homers leading off ninth and Marlins rally to beat the White Sox 7-5; Willis injured -
Brewers send Giants to 6th straight loss
Ben Sheets pitches 13th career complete game and Brewers send Giants to 6th straight loss, 6-2 -
Tigers pound out 17 hits, swat Nats 15-1
Sean Casey hits first home run and Tigers pound out 17 hits in 15-1 rout of Nationals -
Big Unit has herniated disk in his back
Diamondbacks left-hander Randy Johnson has herniated disk in surgically repaired back -
Orioles executives interview Joe Girardi
Baltimore Orioles executives interview Joe Girardi, a day after firing manager Sam Perlozzo -
Dodgers' Schmidt having shoulder surgery
Dodgers marquee free-agent signing, pitcher Jason Schmidt, to have shoulder surgery -
Rangers give Daniels contract extension
Texas Rangers give Jon Daniels 1-year contract extension as GM, despite team's 26-43 start -
Red Sox send Curt Schilling for MRI exam
After getting roughed up in 2 straight starts, Red Sox send Curt Schilling for MRI exam -
Perlozzo: I thought I could help Orioles
Sam Perlozzo says he thought he was capable of turning the Baltimore Orioles into winning team -
Figgins' 6th hit leads Angels to victory
Chone Figgins' sixth hit gives Angels a comeback victory over the Astros -
National League leaders
National League leaders -
American League leaders
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Figgins' 6 hits push Angels past Astros
Chone Figgins' RBI triple in the 9th inning gives the Angels a 10-9 win over the Astros -
D'Rays continue domination of D'backs
Brendan Harris falls a double shy of the cycle and Devil Rays beat Daimondbacks 10-2
BASKETBALL
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Kings choose Theus as next coach
Sacramento Kings agree in principle to hire Reggie Theus as head coach, team says -
Powell's late basket lifts Sacramento
Nicole Powell scores winning basket with 4.7 seconds left, lifting Sacramento over Sky 54-52 - Postseason NBA Schedule
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Kobe keeps urging Lakers to trade him
Kobe Bryant seems to be doing everything he can to pressure the Lakers into trading him -
Smaller 'Big Baby' says he's NBA ready
Smaller Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, down to a svelte 292 pounds, says he's set for NBA challenge -
Appeals court dismisses Sprewell's suit
Appeals court dismisses former NBA player Latrell Sprewell's libel suit against New York Post -
Ex-NBA star Vin Baker charged with DWI
Former NBA player Vin Baker is charged with drunken driving after leaving casino in Conn. -
Clarification: Lakers-Bryant story
Clarification: Lakers-Bryant story -
Bobcats' Morrison has difficult year
Bobcats' Adam Morrison recovering from difficult rookie year
COLLEGE SPORTS
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Linton's hit in 10th lifts UC Irvine
Ollie Linton's RBI single in 10th inning gives UC Irvine an 8-7 win over Arizona State - Postseason EFL Schedule
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Indiana football coach Hoeppner dies
Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner dies of complications from brain tumor at age 59 -
Putkonen, Tar Heels beat Louisville 3-1
Luke Putkonen leads Tar Heels past Louisville 3-1 in College Word Series elimination game
FOOTBALL
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NFL to blow whistle on concussions
NFL to launch system of protecting players from being pressured to take field with concussion -
Dolphins rationalize lost home game
Miami Dolphins hope to make up for lost home game played in London by making it to playoffs -
Nike turns down request to sack Vick
Nike turns down Humane Society request to sack Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as pitchman -
Court upholds rejection of Bengals suit
Appeals court rules lawsuit over financing new Cincinnati Bengals stadium was filed too late -
NFL linebacker Arrington hurt in crash
Former Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington seriously injured after motorcycle crash
GOLF
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Fatherhood adds to Tiger's privacy push
Fatherhood won't end Tiger Woods' dominance in golf, but it'll renew his tendency for privacy -
Wie opts out of PGA Tour event
Michelle Wie withdraws from PGA Tour's John Deere Classic as she tries to return from injuries -
Buick Open optimistic Woods will play
Buick Open optimistic new father Tiger Woods will play next week in Grand Blanc, Mich.
HOCKEY
MORE SPORTS
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Riders asked to sign anti-doping charter
International Cycling Union asks 600 riders to sign anti-doping charter before Tour de France -
Tuesday's Sports Transactions
Tuesday's Sports Transactions
NASCAR
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Montoya seeks improved results at Sonoma
Juan Pablo Montoya prepares to race against NASCAR's best at Sonoma after poor Michigan run
PERSONAL FINANCE
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How do you build a good credit history?
Good Question: How does someone with no credit history build a good one?
TENNIS
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Henman beats Russell at Nottingham Open
Tim Henman beats Michael Russell, 6-1, 7-6 (5), to advance to second round of Nottingham Open
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