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Zimbabwe's Black fears for homeland (AP)
Cara Black is safe now in the traditions and serenity of Wimbledon. Back home, in Zimbabwe, it is far different and far more troubling. "It's all over the news so I think everybody is aware what's...
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Wimbledon could redeem Williams sisters (AP)
The injuries and intrigue, passion for fashion, disdain for the tennis grind and insistence on go-for-broke strokes -- all in the context of a friendly sibling rivalry -- make even Mom reluctant to...
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Freed Colombian hostages urge hope
(AP)
AP - Freed after years as rebel-held hostages, French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and four Colombian police officers sent messages of hope in a radio broadcast Sunday to captives still...
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Nadal ends Federer's 5-year reign at Wimbledon
(AP)
AP - Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes.
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McCain goes to church, visits VA hospital
(AP)
AP - Republican presidential hopeful John McCain attended church Sunday and later visited a Veterans Affairs hospital in his hometown.
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Cooler weather helps crews battle Calif wildfire
(AP)
AP - Firefighters on Sunday took advantage of cooler, damper weather to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County as they tried to gain a foothold against the fire before the expected...
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UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new ambassador
(AP)
AP - The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing...
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Focus on elk as disease persists near Yellowstone
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AP - Federal officials are considering a tentative proposal that calls for capturing or killing infected elk in Yellowstone National Park to eliminate a serious livestock disease carried by animals...
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Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce
(AP)
AP - Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, said the marriage is over because of the...
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Africa takes center stage as G8 kicks off summit
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Group of Eight rich nations will seek to convince a skeptical Africa on Monday that it is living up to promises to double aid to the world's poorest continent.
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