more images more images UK envoy to Afghan-Pakistan taking extended leave LONDON ? Britain’s outspoken special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan has taken an extended leave of absence following reports of rifts between the former ambassador and his U.S
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UK envoy to Afghanistan-Pakistan region taking extended leave amid reports of rifts with US
more images more images Amazon cuts Kindle price to $189 after Nook move NEW YORK ? A price war is heating up in the electronic reader market, as Amazon cut the price of its Kindle e-reader below $200 Monday just after Barnes & Noble did the same with its competing Nook device. The rapid-fire moves are fanning flames in ..
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Amazon drops Kindle price $70 to $189 on same day Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price $40 to $199
New hominid moves back date of walking upright WASHINGTON ? Scientists may have found the great, great, great, etc., grandfather of the famous fossil Lucy. A new partial skeleton of an early hominid known as Australopithecus afarensis was discovered in a mud flat of the Afar region of Ethiopia
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Newly found hominid who walked upright may be distant grandfather of famous hominid Lucy
Big names on outside looking in at NBA draft MINNEAPOLIS ? Omar Samhan’s throwback drop-steps in the post and new-age candor with the media made him one of the breakout stars of the NCAA tournament in March. The outspoken center captivated fans with his skills on the court and drew belly laughs in the press room with ..
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Asian dancers dominating ballet competition JACKSON, Miss. ? Asians are dominating the stage as the USA International Ballet Competition heads into its final round, with nearly half the 34 finalists announced Monday hailing from Asian countries. Among those dancers was Maki Onuki, a petite Japanese ballerina who said she’s not surprised so many Asians made the final ..
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Asian dancers dominating stage as international ballet competition enters final week
Spain leads Honduras 1-0 after first half JOHANNESBURG ? David Villa has scored to give Spain a 1-0 lead against Honduras after the first half of their Group H match at the World Cup.
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Adobe to post 2Q results; analyst says CS5 strong NEW YORK ? Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday after the market closes
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West Point gathering examines endings of US wars WEST POINT, N.Y. ? American wars usually begin with a bang, yet it’s the endings that usually have long-lasting influences, a gathering of prominent military historians told West Point instructors who are training the next generation of Army officers. “Wars don’t end simply, where someone declares victory,” said Brian …
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The End? Military historians at West Point, NY, examine outcomes, effects of America?s wars
Spain leads Honduras 1-0 on Villa goal JOHANNESBURG ? David Villa scored in the 17th minute to give Spain a 1-0 lead against Honduras after 30 minutes of their Group G match Monday. Villa broke into the penalty area from the left flank and beat three defenders before blasting a right-foot shot past goalkeeper Noel Valladares.
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Spain leads Honduras 1-0 on Villa goal after 30 minutes of Group G match
Spain and Honduras 0-0 after 15 minutes JOHANNESBURG ? Spain has piled on pressure in the first 15 minutes of its Group H match Monday against Honduras. David Villa hit the crossbar in the seventh minute with a long-distance shot.
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Spain puts on pressure but at 0-0 with Honduras after 15 minutes in Group H
more images more images Welcome to The Show: Baseball’s rookie revolution It was a Friday night in Florida and 20-year-old Mike Stanton had been in the major leagues for less than two weeks. Still looking for his first home run, he pulled his uniform pants up high and socked a grand slam against Tampa Bay that drew a curtain [..] Read the original article: here .
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Baby Boom: Baseball?s bumper crop of hotshot rookies, now playing at a ballpark near you
Randy Jackson expresses faith in LA justice system LOS ANGELES ? Michael Jackson’s youngest brother says his family is disappointed in a recent ruling allowing a doctor charged in the pop singer’s death to keep his medical license, but they have faith in the judicial process. Randy Jackson released a statement Monday, a week after a Los …
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Michael Jackson?s youngest brother, Randy, thanks fans and expresses faith in judicial system
Bach and beyond: NYers plunk on public pianos NEW YORK ? Amid an urban orchestra of honking cabs, sirens and jackhammers, piano lovers plinked out tunes from Bach’s “Minuet in G” to Elton John’s “Rocket Man” on the first day dozens of public pianos were placed at New York City landmarks and parks for a public ..
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From Bach to rock: Musicians plunk out tunes on public pianos installed at NYC landmarks
Ref question whether replay would work in soccer DERDEPOORT, South Africa ? Martin Hansson cried when he found out he missed the Thierry Henry hand ball that sent France to the World Cup over Ireland.
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Referees question whether replay would work in soccer but say perhaps more explanations needed
BRUSSELS – European Union (EU) Foreign and Security Policy Chief Catherine Ashton will visit India June 22-25 to promote bilateral relations, which is one of her top priorities during her mandate, EuAsiaNews reported. The main focus of Ashton’s visit is the EU-India ministerial meeting in Delhi Tuesday. The two sides will discuss a range of ….
more images more images Roddick advances to 2nd round at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England ? Andy Roddick has defeated fellow American Rajeev Ram in straight sets to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.
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Roddick advances to 2nd round at Wimdbledon with easy win over Ram
Abortion rights group says Kagan’s view unclear WASHINGTON ? An abortion rights group says it’s unclear how deeply Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan supports abortion rights. The Center for Reproductive Rights says in a report issued Monday that Kagan’s record shows she believes the Constitution affords the right to an abortion
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Abortion group says Kagan?s record raises questions about her support of reproductive rights
more images more images Review: Sia’s latest is one the year’s top albums Sia, “We Are Born” (Jive/Monkey Puzzle) While many contemporary singers try desperately to create the next big party song, Sia ?
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Music Review: Sia?s ?We Are Born? is an impeccable CD full of uptempo gems, emotional ballads
Rick Atkinson wins prize for military writing NEW YORK ? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Rick Atkinson has received a $100,000 award for military writing. Atkinson has been awarded the 2010 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing
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New York (GaeaTimes.com) According to the latest sources, Lady Gaga is banned from the Yankees clubhouse due to her inappropriate behavior. As a Yankees lover, Lady Gaga came to watch the match of Yankees on Friday with her two girl friends. She was dressed with a loose jersey and fishnets with underwear covering her …
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