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North Korea releases American as U.S. envoy visits
May 28, 2011 02:53 
reuters.com
BEIJING (Reuters) - An American citizen detained in North Korea on unspecified charges for six months has been released, U.S. rights envoy Robert King said on Saturday following a visit to the secretive state's capital to assess its pleas for food...
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Nationals can’t back up Jordan Zimmermann’s strong start in 2-1 loss to Padres
May 28, 2011 02:48
washingtonpost.com
Jordan Zimmermann has learned more than he would like this season about the razor-thin margin for error that a sputtering offense provides. The lesson came again Saturday in two excruciating ways. It came throughout the afternoon, as the...
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Tennis: Sharapova strolls into round 4
May 28, 2011 02:43
cnn.com
Maria Sharapova remains on track for a first French Open title after reaching the last 16 with a comprehensive win over Taiwanese qualifier Chan Yung-Jan on Saturday.
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Sharapova strolls into fourth round
May 28, 2011 02:43
cnn.com
Maria Sharapova remains on track for a first French Open title after reaching the last 16 with a comprehensive win over Taiwanese qualifier Chan Yung-Jan on Saturday.
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Gen. Cartwright, poised to lead Joint Chiefs, had his shot derailed by critics
May 28, 2011 02:38
washingtonpost.com
President Obama summoned one of his favorite and most trusted military advisers, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, to the White House on May 21 for a one-on-one meeting. It was a Saturday, less than three weeks since the president had celebrated the...
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Djokovic, Nadal and Murray battle through
May 28, 2011 02:31
reuters.com
PARIS (Reuters) - Winning machine Novak Djokovic brushed aside Juan Martin del Potro while Andy Murray overcame an ankle injury as they joined champion Rafa Nadal in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.
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2011 deadliest year for tornadoes since 1950
May 28, 2011 02:31
cbsnews.com
National Weather Service says year-to-date death toll from twisters now 520 Mayor: Joplin "a pretty tough community"
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Egypt permanently opens Gaza border crossing, eases its 4-year blockade of Palestinian strip
May 28, 2011 02:22
washingtonpost.com
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — After four years, Egypt has permanently opened the Gaza Strip’s main gateway to the outside world. The move to lift most travel restrictions on Gaza residents brings long-awaited relief to the territory’s Palestinian...
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Bomb blast in NW Pakistan kills five
May 28, 2011 02:19
reuters.com
KHAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A bomb exploded in a market in Pakistan's Bajaur tribal region on the Afghan border on Saturday, killing five civilians and wounding 10, officials said.
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Family dog kills Brooklyn child, police say
May 28, 2011 02:15
cnn.com
A 4-year-old boy was killed after being mauled by his family's dog inside their Brooklyn, New York, apartment, according to police spokesman Joseph Gallagher.
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