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BUSINESS
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Boeing unveils assembled 787 Dreamliner
Boeing unveils first assembled 787 Dreamliner in extravagantly orchestrated premiere -
Anti-laundering compliance costs mount
Anti-money laundering compliance costs increase more than banks expected, survey says -
Sarkozy wants business-friendly France
New French President Nicolas Sarkozy sells an open economy that sometimes needs protecting -
Trial set in banana pesticide case
Trial set in California for Latin American banana workers who say pesticide left them sterile -
Professor hunts for perfect strawberry
Building a better strawberry: Professor Harry Swartz hunts for perfect plant -
Navy to assert control over shipbuilding
Stung by cost overruns, Navy looks to return to past when it controlled shipbuilding process -
Verizon copper cutoff traps customers
Verizon Communications copper cutoff traps customers, hampers rival phone companies -
16 business leaders arrested in Zimbabwe
Report: Zimbabwe police arrest 16 more business leaders in crackdown on price slashing -
China links promotions to unrest control
China links control of social unrest to career advancement in rural areas
ENTERTAINMENT
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'Transformers' morphs into a blockbuster
'Transformers' morphs into money machine with $67.6M in debut; 'Ratatouille' cooks up $29M -
Clay Aiken involved in airplane spat
Former "American Idol" singer Clay Aiken involved in spat with woman on airplane -
Prince plays 3 shows in his hometown
Prince returns home for 3 concerts in Minneapolis, plays until police shut him down -
Review: Meier, Pape shine at Wagner Gala
AN AP ARTS REVIEW: Domingo, Meier, Pape shine at Wagner Gala made for purists -
Florida gator shows declining
Fla. alligator wrestlers becoming endangered species, unlike crittters they grapple with -
Miss N.J. receives 2nd blackmail package
Miss New Jersey's attorney says 22-year-old got a 2nd blackmail package -
7+7+7+7+7 One lucky baby
Wisconsin newborn racks up the 7s on 'lucky' day -
NYC pastor objects to naked display
NYC pastor objects to billboards to go up next to his Times Square church -
Lionel Richie addresses daughter's case
Lionel Richie says of daughter Nicole's DUI case: 'She's just in an unfortunate situation' -
Robber disguised as tree hits N.H. bank
So a tree walks into a bank ... and walks out with cash; man charged with robbery -
Couric second-guesses CBS move some days
Katie Couric says biggest mistake made on 'CBS Evening News' was to try new things -
Brzezinski makes noise with Paris stand
Refusing to read Paris Hilton story makes Mika Brzezinski a hero to some -
Rome gala marks Valentino anniversary
Valentino celebrates 45 years in fashion with Rome gala -
Cat survives 3 weeks crossing ocean
Cat survives nearly 3 weeks crossing Pacific Ocean without food or water -
Thousands commemorate 1947 UFO 'crash'
Thousands of true believers flock to Roswell, N.M., for 60th anniversary of alien 'crash' -
Music's the messenger at Live Earth
Live Earth: Thousands gather in cities around the world for concerts on global warming -
Fox Sports broadcaster Maas arrested
Fox Sports broadcaster Bill Maas charged with drug possession and unlawful use of a weapon -
Review: 'Alice' perplexing, longwinded
AP Entertainment Review: 'Alice' is as complex as the Carroll yarn it's based on
HEALTH
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China suspends sales of leukemia drug
China suspends sale of leukemia drug after adverse reactions reported in children
POLITICS
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Leahy expects ex-Bush aide to testify
Sen. Patrick Leahy expects ex-Bush aide to testify about firings of federal prosecutors -
Sheehan considers challenge to Pelosi
Sheehan says she'll run against Pelosi unless Bush impeachment sought -
Study: Midwest leads in volunteering
Midwest leads nation in volunteering, study says; Minneapolis-St. Paul area has highest rates -
Gates cancels Latin America trip
Defense Secretary Gates cancels Latin America trip as Iraq report deadline looms -
Hagel: No 2008 plans as independent
Hagel has no plans for run for president as an independent -
Conyers: Reprieve may have quieted Libby
Bush may have commuted 'Scooter' Libby's sentence to keep him quiet, Democratic rep. suggests -
Democrats playing trump card more often
Once potent Senate policy tool called 'cloture' now used for scoring political points -
A trio of early contests
A trio of early contests -
Mixed economic impact from campaigns
Campaigns unpredictable source of cash for states holding early contests -
Edwards says votes count, not money
AP Interview: Edwards reminds voters that despite cash lead, Dean lost when votes were counted -
Cheney fatigue settles over some in GOP
VP Cheney still pulling strings, but influence dwindling amid GOP angst, Democratic assaults -
Thompson energizes young Republicans
Fred Thompson energizes young Republicans, calls Democrats the 'party of despair'
TECHNOLOGY
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Miniature robots play nano-soccer
Miniature robots play in world's first nanoscale soccer game at Atlanta tech contest -
Xbox 360 repairs will cost Microsoft $1B
Microsoft expects to spend more than $1 billion to repair hardware problems in Xbox 360 -
FTC OKs aQuantive buyout by Microsoft
Microsoft's $6 billion aQuantive buyout gets green light from FTC -
Restaurants test table card readers
Pay at the table companies start eyeing U.S. restaurants -
Sony: Sorry about cathedral appearance
Sony prints apology for video game featuring bloody shootout in Manchester Cathedral -
UCLA student has old Hilton cell number
UCLA student gets Paris Hilton's old cell number, and many calls -
Apple issues battery program for iPhone
Apple issues battery replacement program for iPhone -
EBay launches U.S. site for classifieds
EBay quietly launches U.S. site for classified ads -
Nintendo tests interactive fan network
Nintendo testing interactive fan network at Seattle Mariners' Safeco Field -
Video game expo gets toned down for '07
Video game industry expo, renamed E3 Media & Business Summit, gets toned down this year
U.S.
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Penn. gov. orders partial state shutdown
Pennsylvania's governor orders a partial government shutdown, furloughs for 24,000 workers -
Dozens of wildfires ravage West; 1 dead
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires flare across West; 1 dead in S.D. blaze -
Memos: Blackwater team sent wrong way
Report: Memos show security contractors ambushed in Iraq in '04 were sent on deadly route -
NAACP leader blasts Bush policies
NAACP chairman criticizes Bush policies as civil rights group's annual meeting opens -
Key West moves to protect 6-toed cats
Key West commission moves to protect Hemingway's famous 6-toed cats in feud with USDA -
Flooded city in Kansas assesses damage
Coffeyville, Kan., assesses damage from floods that triggered oil spill, health concerns -
Polluted lake muck causes concern
Polluted muck taken from Florida's Lake Okeechobee prompts fears on land -
Year after tunnel death, motorists relax
A year after fatal Big Dig ceiling collapse, questions and lawsuits linger -
Mob case against dockworkers stalls
Little progress in fed case targeting alleged mob dominance of dockworkers union -
Bike-share fans peddle NYC experiment
Supporters of bike sharing peddle environmentally friendly experiment in NYC -
Karr released on bail in battery arrest
Former JonBenet Ramsey suspect John Mark Karr released from Ga. jail in battery arrest -
Bus drivers strike 2nd day in S. Calif.
Bus drivers strike for 2nd day in Southern California's Orange County; no talks scheduled -
Drought renews pressure to fix Glades
Florida drought, 18 months and counting, highlights need to manage Everglades more naturally -
NYC tour copter plunges into river
Sightseeing helicopter plunges into Hudson River; 8 rescued from water -
Couples fill Las Vegas chapels on 7-7-07
Those seeking a lucky day for nuptials fill Las Vegas chapels on 7-7-07 -
Pols: NYC stiffed again on terror funds
Politicians: NYC has been stiffed in the distribution of federal anti-terrorism funding
WORLD
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Chinese taken hostage in Niger
China says uranium executive taken hostage in Niger -
Australia: hasty Iraq pullout dangerous
Australia warns pulling foreign troops from Iraq too soon could provoke regional conflict -
U.S. wants Russian cooperation on Kosovo
U.S. official calls for Russia's cooperation on Kosovo's independence -
British girl, 3, released in Nigeria
British girl, 3, released by captors in Nigeria's oil-rich south; toddler taken Thursday -
Arab League plans first Israel mission
Arab League sending first-ever delegation to Israel to discuss peace initiative, Hamas -
Violent weekend in Iraq kills over 220
Iraqi politicians call on civilians to arm themselves after violent weekend claims 220 lives -
Russia opens Soviet repression archives
Russia declassifies archives on victims of Soviet-era repression -
Iraq al-Qaida group threatens Iran
Leader of al-Qaida front group in Iraq threatens war against Iran -
DOD: 342 Afghan-area military deaths
At least 342 U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan since 2001, Defense Dept. says -
U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,605
U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,605 Sunday, according to count by The Associated Press -
Smuggling trucks crash in Iran; 13 die
4 fuel-smuggling trucks crash into each other in Iran, killing 13 -
Gunmen kill 3 Chinese in Pakistan
Gunmen kill 3 Chinese workers in a factory in northwest Pakistan -
French president stops mass pardons
French president will not offer mass pardons on Bastille Day, breaking with tradition -
94 dead in China floods, landslides
China flooding, landslides leave 94 dead, 25 missing -
Indian Muslim seminary bars coeducation
Islamic seminary in India issues fatwa against teaching girls and boys together past age 10 -
A militant Pakistan remains unlikely
Despite fears over Musharraf exit, a Pakistani turn to radicalism remains an unlikely outcome -
U.K. terror chief warns of long fight
British anti-terror chief says 10 or 15 years needed to in battle against domestic militants -
Afghan counternarcotics minister resigns
Afghan counternarcotics minister resigns amid another huge poppy crop -
Surgeon is sworn in as Latvian president
Trauma surgeon with no political background sworn in as Latvia's new president -
Scottish Muslims fear revenge attacks
In wake of botched terror plot, Scottish Muslims fear retaliation; revenge attacks reported -
Commando killed in Pakistan mosque raid
Pakistani commando killed as army blasts through walls besieged radical mosque -
Ramalah an island of Palestinian peace
Ramallah: Island of Palestinian middle-class life in troubled West Bank -
Japan prince talks about his alcoholism
Japanese prince talks about his alcoholism, breaking national taboo about problem drinking -
Film, museum spark interest in kamikaze
Film by Tokyo's governor glorifies WWII kamikaze; youth urged to emulate pilots' heroism -
Envoys: Inspectors plan N. Korea return
Diplomats: U.N. nuclear inspectors plan return to North Korea to re-establish presence -
Volcanic fumes kill 6 teens in Indonesia
Poisonous fumes from Indonesian volcano kill 6 teens camping near crater -
Spain's fighting bulls come out running
Day 2 of San Fermin festival brings out Spain's renowned fighting bulls; 2 revelers gored -
7 new wonders of the world chosen
Great Wall, Colosseum, Taj Mahal among new 7 wonders of world, chosen in global poll -
2 planes collide in Philippines; 3 dead
2 small planes collide in mid-air and crash near Philippine capital; 3 people on board killed -
Tiananmen protester released from jail
Human rights group: Tiananmen protester released from jail, but former student detained again -
Iran: Officials detained by US complain
Iran says 5 detained officials held by the U.S. in Iraq complain about their treatment -
Australia spies, immigration share info
Australian spies, immigration officials to share information in border security upgrade -
Chinese officials break 1-child policy
Nearly 2,000 Chinese officials have reportedly broken country's 1-child planning policy -
Fatah Islam blamed for Gemayel's death
Lebanese investigation points to al-Qaida-inspired militants in Christian official's killing -
Today in history - July 8
On July 8, 1776, Col. John Nixon gave 1st public reading of the Declaration of Independence
BASEBALL
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Phils save the day against flying tarp
Phillies race out to help as tarp and grounds crew at Coors Field go flying into the air -
McCann leads Braves past Maddux, Padres
Brian McCann homers and drives in 4 runs against Greg Maddux to lift Braves over Padres 5-4 -
Phils delay milestone until after break
Phillies defeat Rockies 8-4, delaying milestone 10,000th loss until after All-Star break -
Mariners get feisty to topple Athletics
Ellison starts 4-run rally, touches off benches-clearing shoving match as Mariners top A's 7-3 -
Dodgers defeat Marlins to avoid sweep
Russell Martin and Andre Ethier homer as Dodgers avoid 3-game sweep with 9-3 win over Marlins -
Buehrle agrees to $56M, 4-year extension
Left-hander Mark Buehrle agrees to 4-year, $56 million deal to stay with White Sox -
Millwood leads Rangers over Orioles
Kevin Millwood wins for the 4th time in 5 starts to lead Rangers to 2-1 win over Orioles -
Zito ends rough half with loss to Cards
Barry Zito ends unremarkable 1st half with his 4th straight loss as Cards rout Giants 7-0 -
Pena knocks in 4 as Royals rout D-Rays
Tony Pena Jr. drives in 4 runs to help lead Royals to 12-4 rout of Devil Rays -
Vazquez beats Twins for 3rd straight win
Javier Vazquez goes 8 innings to win his 3rd straight start as White Sox beat Twins 6-3 -
Tigers rough up Dice-K to sweep Red Sox
Gary Sheffield homers to help Tigers complete 3-game sweep of Red Sox with 6-5 victory -
A-Rod's 30th helps Yankees hammer Angels
A-Rod hits 30th homer as Yankees hammer their way into All-Star break with 12-0 rout of Angels -
Burke helps Astros rebound against Mets
Chris Burke hits 2-run homer to help Astros bounce back from marathon loss to beat Mets 8-3 -
Bay breaks slump as Pirates slow Cubs
Jason Bay hits 2-run homer and knocks in 4 runs as Pirates slow surging Cubs with 6-2 victory -
Hatteberg helps Reds past D-Backs in 11
Scott Hatteberg's 2-out RBI single in the 11th lifts Reds to 4-3 victory over Diamondbacks -
Zimmerman sparks Nationals over Brewers
Ryan Zimmerman sparks 6-run rally with 2-run homer to lead Nationals over Brewers 7-2 -
Rios, Towers lead Blue Jays past Indians
Alex Rios hits RBI single in the 9th inning to lift Blue Jays to 1-0 victory over Indians -
Douglas gives Sun 110-89 win over Sparks
Katie Douglas and Evanthia Maltsi lead Connecticut Sun to 110-89 victory over L.A. Sparks
BASKETBALL
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Shock erupt for 111-82 rout of Mercury
Katie Smith scores 20 points, Shock use 72-point 2nd half to rout Mercury 111-82 -
Comets top Lynx for 1st road win of 2007
Tina Thompson scores 23 points to help Comets earn 1st road win this season, 79-67 over Lynx -
Catchings carries Fever over Sky
Tamika Catchings has 16 points and career-high 11 assists to lead Fever to 86-70 win over Sky -
Liberty roll past Monarchs 71-61
Erin Thorn and Cathrine Kraayeveld score 13 points apiece to lead Liberty over Monarchs 71-61
BOXING
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Klitschko stops Brewster by TKO after 6
Wladimir Klitschko beats Lamon Brewster with TKO to defend IBF, IBO heavyweight titles
GOLF
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Choi wins Tiger's inaugural tournament
K.J. Choi wins Tiger Woods' inaugural tournament with final-round 68 at AT&T National -
Watson fades as Bryant wins Senior Open
Brad Bryant takes advantage of another flameout by Tom Watson to win U.S. Senior Open
MORE SPORTS
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McEwen wins 1st stage of Tour de France
Australian sprint star Robbie McEwen wins 1st stage of Tour de France despite late crash
NASCAR
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Kimi Raikkonen wins British Grand Prix
Kimi Raikkonen wins British Grand Prix; rookie Lewis Hamilton finishes in top 3 again -
McMurray ends 166-race winless streak
Jamie McMurray ends 166-race winless streak with victory in Pepsi 400 at Daytona Speedway
PERSONAL FINANCE
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Wall Street to eye trade, retail data
Wall Street will study federal data this week on trade deficit and retail sales
SOCCER
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Dynamo earn their 5th straight shutout
Brian Ching scores as Dynamo earn their 5th straight shutout with 1-0 win over D.C. United -
Red Bulls survive scare to beat Rapids
John Wolyniec scores a goal and Red Bulls survive late scare to defeat Rapids 1-0 -
Galaxy tie Wizards 2-2
Galaxy tie Wizards 2-2 in L.A.'s final game before David Beckham joins the team
TENNIS
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Federer joins elite with Wimbledon win
Roger Federer beats nemesis Rafael Nadal for 5th straight Wimbledon title and 11th grand slam -
Venus Williams wins 4th Wimbledon title
Venus Williams wins 4th Wimbledon championship, 6th Grand Slam title by beating Marion Bartoli
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