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Police: Woman bites off attacker’s tongue

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 05:19 PM PDT

A woman fought off a sexual assault by biting off part of her attacker's tongue, police said. The suspect is hospitalized.

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Balk this way! Giants beat Indians, 1-0

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 05:13 PM PDT

San Francisco's Miguel Tejada, right, celebrates with teammate Emmanuel Burriss after scoring on a balk by Cleveland's Tony Sipp on Saturday.Tony Sipp balked home the go-ahead run with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, giving the San Francisco Giants a 1-0 victory over the error-prone Cleveland Indians on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.




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Rush is on for gay marriage in New York

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 04:12 PM PDT

Revelers celebrate in Manhattan's west village following the passing of the same sex marriage bill by a vote of 33 to 29 on Friday in New York. Even as supporters of gay marriage celebrated victory in New York on Saturday, preparations were being made to make gay weddings a reality in the state.




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Prominent China dissident Hu Jia freed, wife says

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:39 PM PDT

One of China's most prominent dissidents, Hu Jia, is shown with his wife, Zeng Jingyan, and their baby in this undated file picture. Hu was reunited with his family in the early hours of Sunday after serving three and a half-years in jail on subversion charges, his wife said.A prominent China dissident, Hu Jia, was reunited with his family early Sunday after serving more than three years in jail on subversion charges, his wife said.




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Alaska pride parade canceled after fatal crash

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 04:03 PM PDT

A gay pride parade in downtown Anchorage on Saturday was canceled after a convertible carrying the grand marshal fatally struck a man, authorities said.

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Pharmacy robberies sweeping US

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:36 PM PDT

People bring flowers to Haven Drugs pharmacy where four people were killed during a botched weekend painkiller robbery in Medford, N.Y. A wave of pharmacy robberies is sweeping the United States as desperate addicts and ruthless dealers turn to violence to feed the nation's growing hunger for narcotic painkillers.




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Google investors fear long battle against feds

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:28 PM PDT

People walk past a logo next to the main entrance of the Google building in Zurich. Last year, the European Commission launched an investigation into the company.The Federal Trade Commission has started a formal investigation into Google's business, raising concerns among investors about a lengthy, distracting probe and potential legal action.




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Drivers catch a break as gasoline prices fall

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT

In this June 20, 2011 photo, Randy Herring fills up at a gas station in Montpelier, Vt. Drivers who feared that a summer road trip would be too expensive may hit the highway after all.A summer road trip may not be such a bad idea after all.




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Posted: 24 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT

Djokovic, Nadal, Federer advance at Wimbledon

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:38 PM PDT

Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point during his 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marcos Baghdatis at Wimbledon on Saturday.Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won Saturday to move into the fourth round at Wimbledon.




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Sabathia makes sure he's first to reach 10 wins

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:39 PM PDT

The New York Yankees' C.C. Sabathia won Saturday for the seventh time in his last eight starts.CC Sabathia tossed eight stingy innings to win for the seventh time in his last eight starts, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and the New York Yankees finally beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-3 on Saturday.  A dozen pitchers began the day with nine wins, but Sabathia (10-4) won the race to double digits.




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No turning back for Obama on Afghan war

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:08 AM PDT

President Barack Obama greets members of the military before boarding Air Force One in Coraopolis, Pa. on Friday. Several factors led Obama to settle on a fast pace for withdrawal and an unequivocal tone, firmly insisting the combat mission will be over by the end of 2014.




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FirstRead: Palin to Iowa for documentary premiere

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Palin, who may or may not run for president, will attend the premiere of a glowing pro-Palin documentary in Iowa on Tuesday, a day after Michele Bachmann announces her candidacy for president. Palin, who may or may not run for president, will attend the premiere of a glowing pro-Palin documentary in Iowa on Tuesday, a day after Michele Bachmann announces her candidacy for president.




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Your dog knows a smile looks fetching on you

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 10:23 AM PDT

Dogs can learn to recognize smiles, even on the faces of strangers, a new study finds.Since we humans have no tails to wag, our best friends have to look elsewhere for signs we feel happy and friendly. A new study indicates dogs can learn to distinguish a smile, even on the faces of some strangers.




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Global diabetes epidemic balloons to 350 million

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:26 PM PDT

The number of adults with diabetes worldwide has more than doubled since 1980 to 347 million, a far larger number than previously thought and one that suggests costs of treating the disease will also balloon.

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Libyan blames NATO airstrike for 15 deaths

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:13 AM PDT

A Libyan woman walks past portraits of people killed or who have disappeared during the rule of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime at the court square in the rebel-held capital Benghazi, Libya.Libyan authorities accused NATO of killing 15 people Saturday in an airstrike that hit a restaurant and bakery in the east, though the alliance said there were no indications that civilians had died.




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Serena shows old power in straight-set win

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT

Serena Williams defeated Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 6-2 at Wimbledon on Saturday.Four-time champion Serena Williams reached the fourth round at Wimbledon by beating 26th-seeded Maria Kirilenko of Russia 6-3, 6-2 with the help of 10 aces Saturday.




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Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT

Biden offers voice of empathy on the economy

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 10:05 AM PDT

Vice President Joe Biden returns to Capitol Hill for budget negotiations on Tuesday in Washington, DC. Vice President Joe Biden is reprising his role as one of the Obama administration's top economic voices, empathizing with states hardest hit by the recession.




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Suicide raid on Pakistan police kills at least 12

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Pakistani police officer gather at the site of an explosion outside the office of International Committee of the Red Cross in Karachi, Pakistan on Saturday, June 25, 2011.Two militants attack a police station in northwest Pakistan, fighting gunbattles before blowing themselves; at least 10 officers are killed, authorities said.




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