BUSINESS

• U.S. detains farmed seafood from China
  Possibly tainted fish the latest Chinese import subject to stepped-up scrutiny in U.S.
• Siegelman, Scrushy get prison terms
  Ex-Gov. Siegelman gets 7-plus years, ex-HealthSouth CEO nearly 7 in Alabama corruption case
• China ups minimum wages to offset costs
  China orders minimum wages raised to help poor cope with soaring food costs, report says
• South Korea, U.S. agree on trade pact
  South Korea and the United States agree on final changes to free trade agreement
• High court eases ban on minimum prices
  Supreme Court makes it easier for manufacturers to set minimum prices at retail level
• GM sells Allison Transmission for $5.6B
  Shares of General Motors hit 2-year high after $5.6 billion sale of Allison Transmission
• Economy limps ahead in first quarter
  Economic growth slows to 0.7 percent pace in first quarter, weakest in more than 4 years
• KB Home swings to 2Q loss on charges
  KB Home, one of nation's largest homebuilders, reports loss as revenue plunges 36 percent
• Oil spikes above $70 a barrel
  Oil futures settle below $70 a barrel after rising as high as $70.52 on supply concerns
• Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
  Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady; policymakers see improvements on inflation
• Head of IMF stepping down
  Head of International Monetary Fund resigning in October
• Money funds rise in latest week
  Money market mutual fund assets rise by $2.10 billion to $2.536 trillion for the week
• Rates on 30-year mortgages edge down
  Rates on 30-year mortgages edge down slightly for second week
• Thursday's commodities roundup
  Thursday's commodities roundup: Gold rises amid weakness in U.S. dollar, strong oil prices
• Treasurys end lower on Fed action
  Treasurys end lower with Federal Reserve still tough on inflation
• Dollar trades mixed after Fed decision
  Dollar trades mixed after Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
• Profit up for food maker General Mills
  Food maker General Mills says fourth-quarter earnings increase; gives 2008 estimates
• Union members ratify GE contract
  Union members ratify GE contracts that will affect more than 20,000 workers
• Rite Aid 1Q profit soars
  Rite Aid 1Q profit rises on sales boost, beats Wall Street
• Gold rises as dollar weakens
  Gold rises amid weakness in U.S. dollar, strong oil prices
• Tainted toothpaste found in US prisons
  Thousands of tubes of contaminated Chinese toothpaste found in US prisons
• Monsanto 3Q earnings surge 71 percent
  Monsanto reports fiscal third-quarter earnings surge 71 percent on sales growth
• Stocks open mixed ahead of rate decision
  Wall Street opens mixed ahead of Fed rate decision; oil hits $70
• Jobless claims drop by 13,000
  Number of new people signing up for unemployment insurance declined last week
• HMV full-year profits drop sharply
  HMV full-year profits drop sharply; Japan unit up for sale
• Constellation Brands 1Q profit falls
  Constellation Brands 1Q profit falls on softer results from United Kingdom operations
• Orders for new Harry Potter up 17 pct.
  Bloomsbury says advance orders for latest, final Harry Potter book up 17 percent
• Adelphia execs heading to prison
  Judge orders Adelphia founder John Rigas, son to prison on fraud conviction
• EU bans flights by Indonesian airlines
  EU bans all Indonesian airlines, several from Russia, Ukraine and Angola for safety issues
• Japanese stocks rally after 4-day slide
  Japanese stocks rebound after 4-day slide, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight
• Calif. program trains future farmers
  FARM SCENE: California program helps turn farmworkers into farmers, fosters small businesses
• Fashion designer Liz Claiborne dies
  Fashion designer Liz Claiborne, who revolutionized working women's wardrobes, dies at 78
• America's big cities are getting smaller
  Big industrial cities not as big as they used to be as people stream south and west
• Report: Indian gaming revenues climb
  Report: Indian gaming revenues increase 11 percent in 2006, but growth slows
• States sidestep work-to-welfare rules
  Facing a tough work goal, several states sidestep rules and start their own welfare programs
• S.Korea to inspect beef facilities in US
  South Korea to conduct on-site inspections of beef industry facilities in the United States
• Australia court tosses Citigroup charges
  Court dismisses insider trading, conflict of interest charges against Citigroup in Australia
• Misconduct found at 3 big Chinese banks
  Chinese auditors find misconduct affecting $2 billion at 3 major banks
• China's product safety woes continue
  China's product safety woes continue with toothpaste and tire recalls, chemicals in food
• Guitar Center agrees to $1.9B buyout
  Guitar Center agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for $1.9B in cash
• Tips for starting a home-based business
  Tips for parent entrepreneurs considering starting a home-based business
• Water-repellent coatings hold promise
  Extremely water-repellent coatings hold promise for use in planes, cars and toilets
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Embezzler: Get better auditors
  Embezzler says sharper eyes would have stopped her from stealing
• Cops hot dog it, chase Wienermobile
  Arizona state police end up with mustard on their face after chasing famed Wienermobile
• Coroner's Report: Jeni was mentally ill
  Los Angeles coroner's report says comic Richard Jeni was mentally ill
• Ex-'Grey's' star cites racism for firing
  Ex-'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington says racism a factor in his firing after gay slurs
• Parker says wedding cake will be French
  Tony Parker says the cake for his wedding to Eva Longoria will be made in France
• Moore: Borat steeled him for Guantanamo
  Michael Moore's buddy Borat emboldened him to make 'Sicko' side trip to Guantanamo
• Opera diva Beverly Sills gravely ill
  AP NewsBreak: Opera diva Beverly Sills gravely ill with cancer
• Spice Girls reunite for world tour
  Spice Girls announce they are reuniting for an upcoming 11-date world tour
• Eve pleads no contest to DUI case
  Eve pleads no contest in DUI case related to Hollywood crash
• Hilton's & H'wood's big problem: driving
  Paris Hilton and Hollywood have had trouble driving a straight line
• Nude customer a hair-raising experience
  Man charged with stripping in N.H. hair salon where stylists where scanty outfits
• Frequent N.H. speeder wants limit raised
  Man with penchant for speedy driving wants N.H. to raise the limit
• Man pays $4.88 for plasma TV at Wal-Mart
  Man arrested after paying only $4.88 for plasma TV at La. Wal-Mart
• Rider banned over birth-control advice
  Utah woman, 76, barred from bus station after giving unwanted birth-control advice
• N.M. town probes another hoarding case
  N.M. town probes 4th animal hoarding case since mid-May; 10 dogs in front, 12-18 out back
• Ex-Marine teaches pickpocket a lesson
  Ex-Marine, 72, fights off would-be pickpocket with six or seven blows in Michigan
• Wife blames shooting on burglar alarm
  Woman claims she accidentally shot husband in head after burglar alarm startled her
• Barbra Streisand receives French medal
  French President Nicolas Sarkozy awards Legion of Honor medal to Barbra Streisand
• Hilton interview boosts CNN ratings
  `Larry King Live' gets ratings boost from Paris Hilton interview; more than 3 million tune in
• No Oscar: Pet fish faces final act
  Wis. man accused of stomping pet fish named Oscar during dispute with girlfriend
• Inmate leaves paper-stuffed dummy in bed
  Long Island inmate leaves dummy wearing sweat pants and a shirt stuffed with newspapers in bed
• Mechanic finds kitten under van hood
  Illinois mechanic finds 'Lucky' the kitten hiding under van hood
• Teacher, students allegedly smoke pot
  California teacher charged after allegedly smoking pot with two students
• Lists of best-selling books
  Lists of best-selling books
• Spice Girls reuniting for world tour
  Spice Girls announce reunion for world tour, 1st concerts since breakup in 2001
• `Harry Potter' movie premieres in Japan
  `Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe arrives in Tokyo for world premiere of fifth film
• Wes Anderson comedy to open NY Film Fest
  Wes Anderson's `The Darjeeling Limited' to kick off this year's New York Film Festival
• TNT's `The Closer' takes top cable spot
  Case closed: `The Closer' takes top spot in Nielsen cable rankings for week of June 11-17
• `Transformers' opens in South Korea
  `Transformers' action movie about 2 robot clans opens in theaters in South Korea
• Court: Feds can seize half of house
  Court: Feds allowed to seize only half Conn. house in drug case, woman gets other half
• Cirque du Soleil starts maiden China run
  Cirque du Soleil kicks off maiden China run in Shanghai
• Beauvais-Nilon pregnant with twin boys
  Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon is pregnant with twin boys, expected to give birth in November
• Paris Hilton says jail changed her life
  Paris Hilton says jail was 'a lesson in disguise' and promises to ditch her hard-partying ways
• `Die Hard' items donated to Smithsonian
  Bruce Willis donates `Die Hard' memorabilia, including dirty undershirt, to Smithsonian
• Charges dropped in Kidman spy case
  Australian police drop charges against photographer accused of spying on Nicole Kidman
• Officer loses job over jail 'sex show'
  Philadelphia officer to be fired over jail-cell 'sex show'
• Starbucks to promote climate-change film
  Starbucks to promote 'Arctic Tale,' a climate-change film narrated by Queen Latifah
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HEALTH

• WHO: Air travelers should exercise legs
  WHO recommends air travelers exercise legs, not take sleeping pills to reduce blood clot risk
• Veggie Booty snack food recalled
  Veggie Booty snack food recalled because of possible contamination
• Study: With calcium, food trumps pills
  More benefit from food-based calcium than supplements, preliminary study suggests
• Antidepressants not big risk for defects
  Newborns face small risk of birth defects from antidepressants early in pregnancy, studies say
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POLITICS

• Dems say march to racial unity not over
  Democratic candidates denounce court desegregation ruling, say march to racial unity not over
• Bush cites Israel as model for Iraq
  Bush urges patience on Iraq, cites Israel as example of working Mideast democracy
• Senate drives stake through immigration
  Immigration bill crushed as supporters fall 14 votes short of keeping it alive
• Bush won't supply subpoenaed documents
  Bush moves toward showdown with Congress over demands for documents and testimony
• Little effort made to find deserters
  AP IMPACT: As desertions rise, U.S. military makes little effort to track down those who flee
• Senate panel approves AIDS foreign aid
  Senate Democrats shifts foreign aid to AIDS-fighting initiatives
• Nearly 250,000 open wallets for Obama
  Obama draws even more donors to his campaign in the second quarter report
• McCain dismisses talk of quitting
  McCain rejects rumors he will abandon presidential race because of fundraising, polls
• House panel OKs new air controller talks
  House panel votes to reopen FAA contract negotiations with air traffic controllers
• Panel nixes industry-backed mileage plan
  House committee defeats car-industry backed plan to increase gas mileage standards
• McCain rids snag, Romney gets extention
  John McCain's wife liquidates blind trust while Romney gets extension on wealth disclosure
• NYC mayor had heart surgery in 2000
  Health-conscious NYC mayor had heart surgery in 2000
• Diplomatic critics of policy honored
  U.S. diplomats critical of Bush foreign policy in Sudan, Somalia honored at State Department
• House rejects proposal to defund Cheney
  House rejects Democratic effort to cut off office funds for Cheney
• General confirmed at Bush's war adviser
  Former director of operations at U.S. Central Command is confirmed as Bush's war adviser
• US companies accused of funding militias
  US companies accused of funding right-wing militias in Colombia
• Congress passes Andean trade extension
  Congress sends Bush extension of Andean trade agreement
• House pressures Iran with gas bill
  Lawmakers push bill to deny supply of gasoline to Iranian government
• House lawmakers seeks $4,400 raise
  House members seek $4,400 cost-of-living raise despite low approval ratings
• Romney gets extension on finance report
  Romney gets another extension on disclosing his financial wealth
• Sen. Byrd defends his age, energy
  Sen. Byrd defends his age and energy amid reports of his slowing down
• Private tax collection bid endures
  Initiative to curtail private tax collectors fails in House
• GOP candidates skip Hispanic conference
  Organizers say Republican presidential hopefuls miscalculated by snubbing Latino conference
• US, Colombia reach labor agreement
  US, Colombia agree on labor and environmental amendments to free trade deal
• US official raps Myanmar on human rights
  US official demands release of Myanmar dissident at rare meeting
• Libby becomes inmate No. 28301-016
  Bureau of Prisons designates 'Scooter' Libby as inmate No. 28301-016
• Quotes related to White House subpoenas
  Quotes related to the White House's claim of executive privilege to reject subpoenas
• FEC ponders court's campaign ad decision
  FEC, advocacy groups study scope of court's ruling that may open spigot on political ads
• Executive privilege Q&A
  What is executive privilege? Questions and answers about presidents' authority to keep mum
• Rice: Progress needed on nuclear issue
  Rice hopes for 'rapid progress' in North Korean denuclearization
• White House letter rejecting subpoenas
  Text of White House letter asserting executive privilege to reject congressional subpoenas
• Bush urges people to exercise
  Mountain bike rider Bush exhorts people to commit to exercise, improve their eating habits
• US-India relations hit rough patch
  US-India relations hit rough patch as differences crop up on trade, nuclear deal
• White House, Cheney's office subpoenaed
  Senate subpoenas White House, Cheney's office for documents related to eavesdropping
• Diplomat urged stronger action on Darfur
  Dissenting diplomat urged stronger U.S. action on Darfur
• Coulter's words help Edwards raise cash
  Conservative author's remarks aid Democrat Edwards' presidential campaign fundraising
• Immigration bill faces Senate showdown
  Test vote looms after immigration bill survives amendment challenges from right and left
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SCIENCE

• Scientists swap genes in bacteria
  Scientists change 1 species of bacteria into another by performing a complete gene swap
• Domestic cats may have ancient roots
  Domestic cats may be traced to wild progenitors that interbred over 100,000 years ago
• Mars rover to make risky crater descent
  NASA's aging Mars rover Opportunity to make risky descent into huge crater
• Inflatable space station design tested
  U.S. entrepreneur's private space station test module launched
• Scientists: Stem cells created from eggs
  Embryonic stem cells created from unfertilized eggs, not embryos, scientists report
• Egypt says mummy is Queen Hatshepsut
  Egyptian archaeologists say overlooked mummy of obese woman identified as Queen Hatshepsut
• Bald eagle comes off endangered list
  Interior Department removes Bald Eagle from list of threatened species
• Squash grown 10,000 years ago in Peru
  Anthropologists find evidence farming began in S. America nearly 10,000 years ago with squash
• NASA moves next shuttle launch to Aug. 7
  NASA moves next shuttle launch up 2 days to Aug. 7 to give more chances for lift off
• Puppy awaits prosthesis in Colorado
  Young dog rescued from Kuwaiti desert awaits experimental prosthesis in Colorado
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TECHNOLOGY

• How the iPhone breaks industry rules
  AP Centerpiece: With iPhone, Apple turns cell-phone industry practices on their heads
• AMA won't call video gaming an addiction
  AMA says excessive video gaming is problem, but no research supports calling it addiction
• Judge drops remaining charges in HP case
  Judge drops last state charges in Hewlett-Packard boardroom spying case
• Microsoft offers $500 Vista PC in India
  Microsoft, AMD promote a $500 PC for students in India
• Speculators grab iPhone domain names
  Speculators grab iPhone domain names; iPhone.com reaches ads for competing cell phones
• Analysts: Rivals must react to iPhone
  IPhone's launch could pressure low end, boost high end of wireless market
• Taser, iRobot team up to arm robots
  Taser, Roomba maker iRobot to marry stun gun technology with military robot
• Research In Motion's 1Q earnings jump
  Research In Motion says 1Q earnings grew 73 percent on increased sales; shares soar 17 percent
• Lines build for iPhone launch
  IPhone hopefuls queue up before Friday evening launch
• Oct. launch planned for `.asia' domain
  Oct. launch planned for `.asia' domain, with governments and trademark owners first in line
• Accessory makers ready for iPhone launch
  Long kept in dark, accessory makers zero in on Apple Inc.'s iPhone specs
• T-Mobile phones ride your Wi-Fi router
  Your own little cellular tower: T-Mobile phones ride your wireless router
• Agency urges caution on net neutrality
  Agency urges cautious approach on regulation of Internet traffic
• Taiwan approves China chip investment
  Taiwan government approves China investment by chip packaging firms
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U.S.

• Driver in N.Y. crash had junior license
  Driver in N.Y. crash that killed 5 high school grads had junior license, state records show
• No permit for Rainbow Family event
  Forest Service doesn't require permit for Rainbow Family gathering, but draws up regulations
• Titanic artifacts on auction block
  Titanic artifacts, including deck log and passenger list, auctioned by Christie's
• Dead wrestler's Web page was altered
  Web page about wrestler was updated to mention wife's death before bodies were found
• Rain continues to plague flooded Texas
  More rain falling in Texas, where flooding has killed 11 in recent days
• Wyo. man convicted in teen sex assault
  Wyoming man convicted of sexually assaulting teen; also ordered him killed
• Logging plan halted in Kentucky forest
  Logging plan halted for national forest in Kentucky, environmental objections to be weighed
• Some normalcy returns to Tahoe
  A tale of two Tahoes: Tourists on beaches; elsewhere, destruction
• Suspect describes Ariz. woman's branding
  Suspect in branding of Ariz. woman's face with 'snitch' says victim screamed, then fled
• Father, son sued over $3.4M in diamonds
  NYC lawsuit says father and son stole $3.4 million in diamonds
• Utah inmate charged in guard's death
  Utah inmate charged with murder in guard's death during brief escape; death penalty possible
• Mapping intern killed in Colo. forest
  Officials: Woman seeking help for colleague in Colo. forest took ride from suspected killer
• Widow tells jurors of husband's killing
  Widow tells jurors in Chicago mob trial how masked men killed her husband, a federal witness
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Ex-deputy cleared in airman shooting
  Ex-deputy cleared in Calif. shooting of airman that was caught on video
• Emergency lights cited in NJ gov crash
  Report: Trooper's unauthorized use of emergency lights on NJ gov's SUV triggered crash events
• Jurors take case of controller's killing
  Jurors weigh case of former Nevada official's killing; husband testifies after suicide attempt
• Hispanic leaders blast Senate
  Hispanic leaders call Senate inaction on immigration a colossal failure, implore House
• Boy who beat homeless man held for exam
  Boy apologizes for beating homeless man, judge orders him held for psychiatric evaluation
• Vegas doctor charged with Botox scheme
  Las Vegas doctor, wife charged with injecting patients with toxin instead of Botox
• Witness: Clarkson stronger than Spector
  Defense expert, prosecutor spar in Phil Spector murder trial
• Ex-trooper gets 90 days for killing man
  Ex-trooper sentenced to 90 days in jail for disabled man's death in Arkansas
• Reservation blockade prompts arrests
  S.D. tribal police break up attempted beer blockade, arrest 3 organizers
• 3 children dead in Md. apartment fire
  3 young girls killed in early morning Maryland apartment fire; mother critically injured
• Kansas AG to prosecute abortion provider
  After reviewing predecessor's case, Kansas AG pursues some charges against abortion provider
• Somali leader wants U.N. to send troops
  Somalia's prime minister wants U.N. to take over from small African Union force in his country
• Hot dog champ may miss July 4 contest
  Hot dog champ says jaw pain may prevent him from competing in July 4 eating contest
• Lady Bird Johnson leaves Texas hospital
  Former first lady Johnson leaves Texas hospital after weeklong stay with low-grade fever
• Better road conditions, worse congestion
  Study: Road conditions have improved while congestion, fatalities got worse
• Outage puts Con Ed boss in spotlight
  NYC power outage renews attacks on Con Ed boss Kevin Burke
• Church blasts premarital sex proposal
  Catholic archdiocese cuts ties with Nebraska center over premarital sex proposal
• Black teen convicted of school beating
  Black teen convicted in La. of beating classmate in town rife with racial tension
• Plaintiff wanted son in closer school
  Ky. mother wanted to put son in school closer to home, ended up taking case to Supreme Court
• SC treasurer in 30-day rehab program
  Indicted S.C. treasurer in 30-day rehab program in Arizona, according to court documents
• Atlanta ER doctor pleads guilty
  Atlanta emergency room doctor pleads guilty to child exploitation
• N.J. bear refuge takes in orphaned cubs
  New Jersey's only bear refuge takes in record 9 orphaned cubs
• Firefighters narrowly escape Tahoe blaze
  Firefighters battling Tahoe blaze got trapped by flames, deployed emergency fire shelters
• Court OKs murder trial in mob hit
  Court OKs state murder trial for suspects in NYC mob hit
• Judge denies mistrial in Padilla case
  Judge denies mistrial in Padilla case after juror saw co-defendant in shackles
• Lawyer: Officer denies abusing suspect
  Kansas City, Mo., officer denies jamming nightstick into mouth of handcuffed man, lawyer says
• Texas town roiled by NBC sting
  NBC `Catch a Predator' sting shakes up Texas town; DA won't prosecute any of the cases
• NYC power outage snarls traffic, trains
  Brief outage in NYC shuts down trains, traffic lights, Metropolitan museum evacuated
• Nifong a no-show at removal hearing
  Nifong a no-show at hearing to consider his removal from office; says he will resign Monday
• Teen knocks over chairs after sentencing
  Officers converge on enraged Texas teen after he gets the death penalty for rape, murder
• Former ex-gay ministry leaders apologize
  Former leaders of ex-gay ministry apologize for "bringing harm" and causing shame
• Trial in N.D. student's death begins
  Trial opens in slaying of 22-year-old North Dakota student
• U.S. govt appeals enemy-combatant ruling
  Bush administration seeks rehearing in enemy combatant case against Illinois man
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WORLD

• Nigeria leader reveals personal wealth
  Nigerian president publicly declares wealth as part of corruption fight
• Bombing kills 22 at Baghdad bus station
  Bombing kills 22 at Baghdad bus station; officials investigate report of decapitated bodies
• Israel president to quit in plea bargain
  Israeli president accepts plea bargain that brings no jail time and avoids rape charges
• Georgians confront Russian peacekeepers
  Angry Georgians confront Russian peacekeepers in South Ossetia
• NATO to talk energy security
  Energy security looms large as NATO members, partner countries meet in Macedonia
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,571
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,571 Thursday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Bolivian helicopter crash kills 4
  Bolivian air force helicopter crash kills 4, including Venezuelan
• Taylor war crimes trial delayed again
  Judges delay former Liberian President Charles Taylor's war crimes trial until August
• Red Cross denounces Myanmar for abuses
  International Red Cross takes rare step in denouncing Myanmar's military government for abuses
• Olmert blasts soldier's captors' demands
  Olmert: Israel will not bow to demands of soldier's captors to free Palestinian prisoners
• Paris men's fashions mull conflicts
  Paris menswear designers mull troubled times
• Putin, Chavez meet for talks
  Venezuelan president meets Putin amid speculation of major weapons deal
• Car hits Italian president's wife
  Car hits Italian president's wife in Rome; she's in good condition, says palace
• Canada rail routes suspended for protest
  Canada's Via Rail suspends Friday passenger service on 2 key routes because of Indian protests
• Colombia accuses FARC in hostage deaths
  Colombian president accuses FARC of killing 11 hostage lawmakers, denies military operation
• Earthquake hits Chile
  Earthquake hits central Chile; no victims or damage reported
• UNESCO committee renames Auschwitz
  UNESCO heritage committee renames Auschwitz death camp to emphasize it was run by German Nazis
• Fujimori plays politics in 2 nations
  AP Interview: Fujimori plays politics in 2 nations, but future in hands of Chilean court
• Rio police promise war on drug gangs
  Rio police promise gang crackdown after killing 19 in shantytown siege
• Iran exile group stays on EU terror list
  European Union keeps Iranian opposition group on terrorist list after review of its appeal
• 2 die in Greece forest fires
  2 die in blaze as forest fires rage through Greece
• Russia holds successful missile test
  Russia reports successful test of new sea-based, long-range missile after several failures
• Appeal recommended for Libyan agent
  Commission recommends Libyan agent convicted of Lockerbie bombing be allowed to appeal
• 2 arrested in missing British girl case
  Spanish police arrest Italian man, Portuguese woman linked to missing British girl
• 6 militants killed in Lebanon clashes
  Troops kill 6 Islamic militants as clashes continue to spread in northern Lebanon
• British Cabinet gets some Iraq critics
  Brown picks Iraq war critics for Cabinet _ and Britain's youngest foreign secretary in decades
• Race for Iraqi `benchmarks' picks up
  Mad scramble to achieve Iraqi `benchmarks' _ but does it matter?
• Fayyad warns Islamic preachers
  Palestinian prime minister warns preachers government will not tolerate calls for violence
• Report: Blair again questioned by police
  Report: Blair questioned by police for third time in political cash-for-honors scandal probe
• 5 dead in Angolan plane crash
  5 killed in plane crash in northern Angola on day airline is banned from Europe, officials say
• America still cherished around Africa
  The United States is still cherished in Africa, where might remains right
• American held in Bolivia tied to Embassy
  Bolivia immigration director: U.S. woman linked to embassy held at airport with 500 bullets
• A thoroughly modern foreign secretary
  New British foreign policy secretary is a technology buff nicknamed "Brains"
• Mexico overhauls police chiefs' training
  Mexico overhauls training of state, federal police chiefs to boost international trust
• Ireland gets its first black mayor
  Ireland gains first black mayor in sign of transformation wrought by immigration
• Iranian victims recall Saddam's attacks
  Iranian victims of Saddam's chemical weapons haunted by nearly 2 decades of painful life
• Pope to allow wider use of Latin Mass
  Pope moving ahead with plan to allow wider use of old Latin Mass, document expected shortly
• Iraqi legislator: U.S. shelters fugitive
  Iraqi legislator accuses U.S. Embassy staff of giving shelter to wanted minister
• Laura Bush: religious groups key to aid
  Laura Bush promotes role of faith-based organizations in combating disease in Africa
• U.S.: Iran, NKorea missile threat rising
  U.S. warns of growing North Korea and Iran ballistic threat, defends shield program
• Suicide bomber kills American in Kabul
  Suicide bomber hits convoy of security contractors in Kabul, killing 2 including an American
• Military unit to ensure Olympic security
  Chinese military has special unit to counter biochemical, nuclear threats during Olympics
• UN monitors head to NKorea reactor site
  UN inspectors head to NKorean reactor site in first visit since they were expelled in 2002
• Top judge warns of high terror threat
  Threat of terrorism remains "very high" in Europe, top French anti-terrorist judge warns
• Ex-chief of Japan spy agency arrested
  Japan ex-intelligence chief arrested over land deal with pro-North Korea group
• Jury has London bombing attempt case
  Jury begins deliberations in trial of six charged in London transit bombing attempt
• Iraq's Al-Sadr vows march will proceed
  Radical Shiite cleric vows to go ahead with march to damaged shrine, says goal is Iraqi unity
• EU deal lets U.S. keep data for 5 years
  U.S. can keep financial data in terror investigation for 5 years under deal with EU
• Report: Russian protest right violated
  Russian ombudsman: authorities often violate citizens' right to demonstrate against government
• More than 800,000 hit by Pakistan floods
  Aircraft drop supplies to some of the 800,000 stricken in wake of Pakistan flooding
• Ethiopia building up army, PM says
  Ethiopian PM says he is building army to defend against potential Eritrean attack
• South African public sector strike ends
  South African public sector strike ends after nearly a month
• Russian journalist details ordeal
  Beatings and fear drive reporter out of Russia's troubled North Caucasus
• Mine boss convicted in reporter's death
• Former Japanese PM Miyazawa dies at 87
  Former Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa dies at 87
• Suspected Israeli double agent dies
  Son-in-law of Egypt's Nasser and suspected Israeli double agent found dead in London
• Seoul delays Iraq troop pullout decision
  South Korea delays decision on troop withdrawal from Iraq
• Fujimori running for Japan's Parliament
  Fujimori says he's running for Japan's Parliament, but not ending political career in Peru
• Myanmar releases dozens of dissidents
  Myanmar's military regime releases dozens of dissidents detained for marching, praying
• Today in history - June 28
  On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated, triggering World War I
• Grenada releases 3 leaders of coup
  Grenada releases 3 leaders of coup that prompted US invasion; rest to go free within 2 years
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AUTO RACING

• Hendrick team won't appeal penalties
  Hendrick team won't appeal NASCAR penalties handed to Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson
• Graham Rahal rising in Champ Car series
  Graham Rahal rising in Champ Car series, driving for Newman-Haas-Lanigan team
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BASEBALL

• Craig Biggio reaches 3,000-hit plateau
  Astros 2nd baseman Craig Biggio becomes 27th player to reach 3,000 career hits
• Rollins lifts Phillies over Reds in 10th
  Jimmy Rollins has 4 hits, including RBI single in bottom of 10th, as Phillies edge Reds 8-7
• Vazquez helps White Sox sweep Devil Rays
  Vazquez allows 1 run in 7 innings as White Sox beat Devil Rays 5-1 to complete 4-game sweep
• Dodgers spoil Big Unit's return from DL
  Russell Martin spoils Randy Johnson's return with a home run to help Dodgers top D-Backs 9-5
• Storms postpone Cardinals and Mets
  Heavy rain storms postpone final game of series between Cardinals and Mets
• Rogers improves to 2-0 in 1st home start
  Kenny Rogers allows 1 run over 6 innings in 1st home start to lead Tigers over Rangers 5-2
• 200 attend memorial service for Rod Beck
  Giants owner Peter Magowan among estimated 200 who attend services for former pitcher Rod Beck
• Olsen whiffs 10 as Marlins avoid sweep
  Scott Olsen strikes out 10 to help Marlins avoid 3-game sweep with 9-7 victory over Pirates
• Twins overcome Big Hurt's 500th home run
  Frank Thomas hits 500th career homer before being ejected as Blue Jays fall to Twins 8-5
• Michaels' 3-run HR helps Tribe edge A's
  Jason Michaels hits 3-run homer to help Indians hold on for 4-3 victory over Athletics
• Morneau returns to Minnesota lineup
  Justin Morneau returns to Twins lineup, 6 days after bruising his right lung in collision
• Glavine closer to landmark victory
  Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux inch closer to landmark victories
• Orioles deny Clemens his milestone win
  Baltimore Orioles deny Roger Clemens his milestone 350th victory, stop strikeout streak
• Big Hurt belts 500th career home run
  Frank Thomas becomes 21st player with 500 career home runs on a 3-run shot against Twins
• Orioles deny Clemens his 350th victory
  Baltimore Orioles deny Roger Clemens his landmark 350th victory in 4-0 win over Yankees
• Ho-hum: Padres' Maddux wins No. 340
  Greg Maddux earns 340th career victory, and San Diego Padres beat San Francisco Giants 4-2
• Miller exceeds expectations; Brewers win
  Damian Miller hits first homer, a 3-run shot in 11th inning and Brewers sweep Astros 6-3
• Lopez surveys field, lifts Mariners
  Jose Lopez drives in Ichiro Suzuki in 11th inning and surging Mariners beat Red Sox 2-1
• Chipper, Braves snap offensive malaise
  Chipper Jones has 4 RBIs to back strong start from John Smoltz, helping Braves rout Nats 13-0
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BASKETBALL

• Warriors deal Richardson to Bobcats
  Warriors trade star guard Jason Richardson to Bobcats for rights to Brandan Wright
• Sonics pick Durant, send Allen to Boston
  Sonics take Kevin Durant with 2nd pick, send Ray Allen to Celtics for No. 5 pick Jeff Green
• Late free throws lift Comets over Storm
  Comets hit 6 free throws in the final 40 seconds to beat Storm 81-76
• Blazers go for Greg Oden with top pick
  Blazers select Greg Oden with top pick in NBA draft; Kevin Durant taken by Sonics at No. 2
• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Fernandez, Sparks defeat Monarchs 74-64
  Marta Fernandez scores career-high 26 points, leads Sparks to 74-64 win over Monarchs
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BOXING

• Holyfield serious about being champion
  Evander 'Real Deal' Holyfield still real serious about retiring as heavyweight champion
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Postseason EFL Schedule
• NMSU hires Louisville assistant Menzies
  NMSU hires Louisville assistant Marvin Menzies to replace Reggie Theus as Basketball coach
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GOLF

• Wie watches Park grab Women's Open lead
  Michelle Wie opens U.S. Women's Open with 82 while fellow teen Angela Park grabs early lead
• Mediate shoots a 64 to lead Buick Open
  Rocco Mediate opens with an 8-under 64 to take a 1-stroke lead at the Buick Open
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HOCKEY

• Postseason NHL Schedule
• Predators GM: Kariya to test free agency
  Predators GM says forward Paul Kariya plans to enter free agency with team's future uncertain
• Messier leads new class into Hockey Hall
  Mark Messier, Ron Francis, Al MacInnis and Scott Stevens earn spots in Hockey Hall of Fame
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LAW CENTER

• Supreme Court limits schools on race
  Supreme Court limits schools' consideration of race, blocks execution of mentally ill killer
• Justices limit school diversity programs
  Supreme Court rejects public school diversity plans that take race into account
• Court abandons ban on minimum pricing
  Supreme Court abandons 96-year-old ban on set minimum pricing pacts
• Justices halt execution of Texas killer
  Supreme Court blocks execution of mentally ill killer in Texas
• Court term ends with obvious frustration
  Breyer dissent shows frustration in schools race case as liberals' endure a series of losses
• Schools to look at factors besides race
  Schools expected to re-examine racial integration programs following court ruling
• Reaction to High Court's school ruling
  Reaction to the Supreme Court's decision on school integration
• Supreme Court on race and schools
  Highlights of significant Supreme Court cases on race and schools
• Court expected to rule on school race case
  Supreme Court is expected to rule today on use of race to assign students to public schools
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MORE SPORTS

• Column: Has pro wrestling lost control?
  Column: Maybe pro wrestling has lost control of the script after Chris Benoit murder-suicide
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PERSONAL FINANCE

• Small businesses should plan checkup
  Small businesses should take time soon for midyear checkup, planning
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SOCCER

• Argentina too much for US in Copa opener
  Argentina overwhelms United States with a 4-1 victory in the Copa America opener
• D.C. United rolls past Rapids 4-1
  Nicholas Addlery and Fred assist each other on 2 goals as D.C. United beats Rapids 4-1
• Beckham set for July 13 intro in L.A.
  David Beckham will be officially introduced as member of Los Angeles Galaxy on July 13
• Mexico upsets Brazil at Copa America
  Mexico upsets Brazil for 2nd straight time at major tournament, winning 2-0 at Copa America
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TENNIS

• Federer makes it 50 straight on grass
  Roger Federer advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon, winning his 50th straight match on grass
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