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Family identifies slain US consular employee in Mexico; Obama says outraged at death
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Star Tribune: CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico - Family identifies slain US consular employee in Mexico; Obama says outraged at death. Recent World stories - March 14, 2010 - As many as 100,000...
Drogba goals put Chelsea top, Arsenal sneak win
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou, of Ivory Coast, left, celebrates with teammate midfielder Florent Malouda, of France, after scoring the equalizer during a Champions League, round-of-16, first leg soccer match between Inter Milan and Chelsea at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
DNA India: London: Didier Drogba scored twice to lift Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday and back to the top of the Premier League while Arsenal shadowed them...
Roma Coach Claudio Ranieri Rues Late Livorno Leveller
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri reacts during a second leg semifinal Italian Cup soccer match between Juventus and Lazio at Turin's Olympic stadium, Italy, Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
Goal: The Giallorossi tactician praised his side’s work rate despite their failure to seal all three points... By Stefano Federici Share As Roma failed to take full advantage...
Usain Bolt, Linford Christie helping David Haye prepare for his first title defence
Jamaica's Usain Bolt holds his shoes in his hand as he celebrates his win in the 200 meters race during an IAAF World Athletics Final at Thessaloniki's Kaftanzoglio stadium, Greece, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
DNA India: London: World Heavyweight Boxing champion David Haye is on track to beat American boxer and former two-time champion John Ruiz with a little help from speed merchants...
 
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Fernando Alonso in the Renault R29, F1 testing session
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London Evening Standard: Alonso wins season opener
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Gulf News: Alonso marks Ferrari debut with Bahrain victory
Manchester United's captain for the night, Wayne Rooney, in action against FC Copenhagen during their Group F Champions League soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Tuesday Oct. 17, 2006.
photo: AP / Jon Super
Goal: Manchester United 3-0 Fulham: Wayne Rooney Double Sends Red Devils To Premier League Summit
Fernando Alonso at the 2009 Australian Grand Prix.
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The Guardian: Alonso wins on Ferrari debut
Menhaden -Fish/aaeh
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Wtop: Is an important fish being overfished in the Bay?
Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, celebrates with trainers and promoters, including, Bob Arum, right, after beating British boxer Ricky Hatton by TKO in the second round of their junior welterweight title boxing match Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
photo: AP / Jae C. Hong
Philadelphia Daily News: Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision
Novak Djokovic plays against Roger Federer on Day 12 of the Sony Ericsson Open, Key Biscayne, Florida USA 03.04.09
photo: WN / Aruna Gilbert
Yahoo Daily News: Nadal powers through as Cilic slips
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard reacts against Fiorentina during their Champions League group E soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Dec. 9, 2009
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Yahoo Daily News: La Liga - Paper Round: Real want Rooney, Gerrard
Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner
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Goal: Nicklas Bendtner Happy With Late Arsenal Goal Against Hull City
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone walks the paddock prior to the start of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
photo: AP / Luca Bruno
The Guardian: Ecclestone mulling F1 return to Indy
(L to R) Brigitte Berman, Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner, Karissa Shannon and Kristina Shannon at the presentation of "Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel" at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
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The Independent: Playboy turns 50 with Bunny-inspired art
Svetlana Kuznetsova against Akiko Morigami in the 2009 Wimbledon Championships first round
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Independent online (SA):  Top seed Kuznetsova exits, Clijsters advances
Manny Pacquiao in Las Vega for the promotion of Pacquiao-Cotto Fight September 2009
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Khaleej Times: Pacquiao's toughest fight is in the political ring
Carrie Underwood
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Nashville Tennessean: Tour and wedding are on Carrie Underwood's mind
A woman carries blankets away from the house destroyed by Sunday´s earthquake, in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture (state), northern Japan, Monday, March 26, 2007. A powerful quake tore into a rural area of coastal central Japan on Sunday, killing at le
photo: AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi
The News & Observer: Strong earthquake rocks central Japan
Yani Tseng
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Kansas City Star: Yani Tseng wins Women's Australian Open
American pop star Michael Jackson arrives at the University of Oxford Union, in Oxford, England, Tuesday March 6, 2001. Jackson was scheduled to address the Oxford Union, which is run as a debating society by the students of Oxford University. (AP Photo/
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The Siasat Daily: MJ luxury furniture will be auctioned
Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh
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CBC: Bordeaux draws 0-0 at Monaco: French roundup
United States' Christian Cantwell makes an attempt in the final of the men's shot put during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.
photo: AP / Thomas Kienzle
Kansas City Star: Cantwell wins third shot put title
Rafael Nadal of Spain wipes his face as he plays Rafael Nadal of Spain during their Men's singles quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010.
photo: AP / Johnn Donegan
m&c: Nadal sails through knee test to advance at Indian Wells
Madonna speaks during the amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit in Mougins, southern France, Thursday, May 22, 2008
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The Boston Globe: Rock? Mamma mia
Manchester United´s Nemanja Vidic celebrates scoring against Benfica.jp1
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Yahoo Daily News: Vidic expects great things from Ferdinand partnership
AC Milan's coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts at the end of the second leg quarterfinal soccer match of the Champions League against AC Milan at the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, southern Germany. AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted Tuesday, June 3, 2008, he is not joining Chelsea. the Premier League club also quashed reports that a deal had been reached with Ancelotti's advisers.
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Yahoo Daily News: Ancelotti backs 3rd-choice Turnbull to frustrate Inter
In this Oct. 9, 2009, file photo President Barack Obama speaks about being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. In the portfolio presidential phrases none is used more often than Obama's four-word favorite, "Let me be clear", which he used to describe his surprise at receiving the prize. "Let me be clear. I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations, " he said.
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The Observer: Rick Bayless: the Obamas' favourite chef
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown listens to President Bush during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 26, 2
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The Independent: Now Brown, the Romantic, turns to Keats

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MARTIN SAMUEL: Michael Schumacher did not come back to be German no 32010-03-14
The Daily Mail: A lot of people who meet Michael Schumacher for the first time are surprised by how small he is. Not jockey-small, perhaps, at 5ft 8½in but not some hulking great Teutonic beast, either. They imagine Schumacher's frame to reflect the driver: masterful,...
ACC champ Duke claims top seed in South Regional2010-03-14
The Press Democrat: The Atlantic Coast Conference champion claimed the No. 1 seed in the South Regional when the NCAA announced its tournament pairings. The Blue Devils (29-5) will face the play-in winner, Winthrop or Arkansas-Pine Bluff, in the first round Friday in...
Buckeyes seeded 2nd, play UCSB in NCAA first round2010-03-14
The Press Democrat: Now the Buckeyes have to rest and regroup for another major challenge. "It all depends on our minds and our mentality, how we go into the tournament," said Evan Turner, the Big Ten's player of the year and tournament MVP. "I think as long as we're going in to...
Beckham injured, hat-tricks for Messi and Higuain2010-03-14
The Guardian: LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - David Beckham suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon which threatens his World Cup with England in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo in Serie A at the weekend. Argentina team mates Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi scored...
Barca president hails Messi genius2010-03-14
The Guardian: MADRID, March 14 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's stunning hat-trick against Valencia on Sunday underlined the Argentina forward's status as FIFA World Player of the Year and earned him effusive praise from Barcelona president Joan Laporta. La Liga top scorer Messi...
Davydenko withdraws from Indian Wells with broken wrist2010-03-14
The Guardian: By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California, March 14 (Reuters) - Fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko pulled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday because of a broken left wrist. Davydenko first suffered the injury last month in Rotterdam but...
Murray makes it through in Indian Wells2010-03-14
Breitbart: Andy Murray of Great Britain serves to Andreas Seppi of Italy during the BN... Andy Murray, trying to improve on a runner-up finish last year, booked his third-round berth at the BNP Paribas Open Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italian Andreas Seppi. The...
Utah State earns at-large berth, faces Texas A&M2010-03-14
Seattle Times: LOGAN, Utah - Utah State's loss in the Western Athletic Conference tournament...
Tomlinson signs with Jets2010-03-14
Star Tribune: ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that LaDainian Tomlinson has signed a two-year contract with the Jets. The Vikings made a similar contract offer as the Jets, according to an NFL source. Tomlinson will share the workload with Shonn Greene next season. Several...
RB LaDainian Tomlinson chooses Jets over Vikings, signs 2-year deal2010-03-14
Star Tribune: NEW YORK - The Jets have signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson to a two-year contract, adding an aging star to an offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season. Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, confirmed the deal Sunday night. Tomlinson spent Friday with...
MSNBC host Keith Olbermann's dad, subject of health care debate commentaries, dies in NY at 802010-03-14
Star Tribune: NEW YORK - The father of MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has died in New York City at age 80. Theodore C. Olbermann was thrust into the nation's health care debate through commentaries made by his son on television. Keith Olbermann says the former architect died...
Yemen says it launched airstrike on al-Qaida members thought to be preparing 'imminent attack'2010-03-14
Star Tribune: WASHINGTON - Yemen's embassy in Washington says its nation's air force launched an airstrike on an al-Qaida hideout ahead of a likely terror attack. The airstrike was carried out Sunday in Yemen's Abyan province. Yemen's ministry of defense, in a statement...
Gonzaga, Washington traveling in NCAA tournament2010-03-14
Star Tribune: SEATTLE - Gonzaga is a No. 8 seed and will travel to Buffalo, N.Y., to face ninth-seeded Florida State on Friday in the first round of its 12th consecutive NCAA tournament. And Pac-10 tournament champion Washington is an 11th seed in its second consecutive...
Cleveland State wins Horizon League title2010-03-14
Star Tribune: GREEN BAY, Wis. - Cleveland State star Kailey Klein has scored in double figures 99 times during her brilliant career. She'll have a chance to make it an even 100 in the NCAA tournament. Klein scored 23 points and Cleveland State beat Butler 66-57 on Sunday to...
In a battle of South Africa, Ernie Els wins the CA Championship2010-03-14
Star Tribune: DORAL, Fla. - Ernie Els showed his South African protege what it takes to win a World Golf Championship. Just as important was that he showed himself how to win again, too. Ending the longest drought of his 20-year career, Els played the final 23 holes on the...
Chad Collins, Kevin Streelman lead rain-delayed Puerto Rico Open2010-03-14
Star Tribune: RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico - Chad Collins birdied the par-5 fifth hole for a share of the Puerto Rico Open lead with Kevin Streelman just before third-round play was suspended because of darkness Sunday in the rain-delayed PGA Tour event. Collins and Streelman,...
Photographer Charles Moore dies at 79 in Florida; covered civil rights movement2010-03-14
Star Tribune: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Charles Moore, a photographer who chronicled the civil rights movement, has died. He was 79. John Edgley of Edgley Cremation Services in West Palm Beach, Fla., confirmed that Moore died Thursday. The Times Daily of Florence, Ala.,...
History channel says series on American history will be offered free to schools2010-03-14
Star Tribune: NEW YORK - The History channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its sprawling 12-hour series on American history to any school in the country that wants one. The network is launching a broad educational outreach to accompany "America The Story of...
Red River rising faster than expected in ND, Minn.2010-03-14
Star Tribune: FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota and Minnesota residents who fought off record flooding a year ago in a frantic one-week sandbagging effort were jolted Sunday by the prospect of doing it over again. The latest flood forecast from the National Weather Service shows...
Coming soon: a film made by all-women crew2010-03-14
Indian Express: From Women’s Bill to Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar for Best Director, it seems to be the season for women. Adding to the list is a full-length Marathi feature film that, for the first time, will be made with an all-women crew. Titled Sanhita (Script), the project...
Hodges leads Saint Francis to NEC title2010-03-14
Newsday: March 14, 2010  DOUG FEINBERG (AP Basketball Writer) (AP) — Britney Hodges and her Saint Francis teammates watched film of last season's loss in the NEC championship game, and were determined not to let it happen again. Hodges scored 23 points and...
No. 1 seed Syracuse: Ten things to know2010-03-14
CBS SportsLine: They lost an exhibition to a Division II school, started the season unranked and nobody seemed sure how the Syracuse Orange would overcome the losses of their top three scorers. It could've been a tough season, and it would've made sense. But instead it...
No. 1 seed Kentucky: 10 things to know2010-03-14
CBS SportsLine: If coaching is the same thing as program-building -- which it is, really -- then nobody's better than John Calipari. Calipari inherited Billy Gillispie's backwash -- a Kentucky program that was coming off an NIT bid and losing its only All-American, Jodie...
No. 1 seed Duke: 10 things to know2010-03-14
CBS SportsLine: This nonsensical Duke team had no business winning a No. 1 seed, but here we are: reading about Duke as a No. 1 seed. The Blue Devils have gaping holes on their roster -- more on those holes in a minute -- and a converted shooting guard running the point and a...
No. 1 seed Kansas: 10 things to know2010-03-14
CBS SportsLine: They've got at least three future pros, size, shooting and defense. What else do you need for Kansas to win a second championship in three years?   The dangerous Jayhawks have team leader Sherron Collins and plenty of talent around him. (AP)   In...