The Wire
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Egypt TV: 7 security men kidnapped in Sinai freed
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:29am
(AP) — Egyptian state TV says six policemen and a border guard kidnapped by suspected militants in the Sinai Peninsula last week have been freed.
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Early vote points to close race as LA picks mayor
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:16am
(AP) — An early tally of mail-in ballots and a sprinkle of returns from precincts Tuesday pointed to a close race for Los Angeles mayor that might lead to days of vote-counting to determine a winner.
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Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:14am
(AP) — Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released.
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Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:11am
(AP) — When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
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US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:09am
(AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.
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Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:04am
(AP) — Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
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Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:02am
(AP) — Two emotionless prison guards watch Ai Weiwei as he eats, sleeps, paces, showers — and even sits on the toilet — in the Chinese artist's new obscenity-filled, metaphor-rich music video mocking state power.
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Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:46am
(AP) — Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
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Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:37am
(AP) — Early returns showed Portland residents voting to keep their city the largest in the U.S. without fluoride in the water.
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North Korea sends leader's special envoy to China
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:27am
(AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.
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Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:15am
Updated on May 22, 2013 at 12:16am(AP) — Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.
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Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:06am
(AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
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Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy clues
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:05am
(AP) — When Ben Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, the Federal Reserve chairman's words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper — or increase — its support for the economy.
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North Korean leader sends 'special envoy' to China
Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:03am
(AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.
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State media shows NKorea has new military chief
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm
(AP) — A North Korean state media dispatch shows that leader Kim Jong Un has named a hardline general as his new military chief.
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Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm
Updated on May 21, 2013 at 11:55pm(AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.
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Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:51pm
(AP) — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.
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State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:44pm
(AP) — State media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief.
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10 Things to Know for Wednesday
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:40pm
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:
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Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ
Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:34pm
(AP) — Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.















































































































