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Pakistani Taliban commander sidelined
Al Jazeera English - 25 Aug 2013 08:37
Group removes one of its leaders from power after he expresses willingness to hold peace negotiations.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hot Lotto' game
Boston - 25 Aug 2013 04:55
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Hot Lotto" game were:
New England Center for Homeless Veterans embarks on $21 million renovation
Boston - 25 Aug 2013 02:59
The New England Center for Homeless Veterans is embarking on a $21 million renovation,
Locker Throws TD, Titans Beat Falcons 27-16
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 05:04
Locker throws TD, Titans sack Matt Ryan 5 times in Tennessee's 27-16 win over Falcons
A harsh spotlight, once again, on Miami Beach P.D.
Miami Herald - 25 Aug 2013 03:38
The death of street artist Israel Hernandez-Llach after a police Tasering has renewed concerns about overaggressive law officers.
Egypt's Mubarak appears in court
Al Jazeera English - 25 Aug 2013 13:53
The former president's trial to resume on September 14 while that of Muslim Brotherhood leaders adjourned to October 29.
Syria warns US against military action
Al Jazeera English - 25 Aug 2013 13:00
Intervention will "burn ... whole Middle East", minister says amid new tensions over alleged chemical-weapons attack.
Yosemite Fire: Crews Bracing for Strong Winds
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 12:54
Firefighters battling blaze near Yosemite brace for strong winds; crews protect giant sequoias
Fourth suspect held over India sex attack
Al Jazeera English - 25 Aug 2013 10:50
Suspects likely to face prosecution under new law that sets the maximum jail term for rape at 20 years.
The March: Anger, fear, love and hope
CNN - 25 Aug 2013 23:55
The summer of 1963 was hot. I'm not referring to the weather: Young black activists were beginning to question their commitment to nonviolent tactics.
Man returned to Boston to face murder charges
Boston - 25 Aug 2013 23:52
After years of fighting extradition, a man accused of a 2009 triple murder in Dorchester who had fled to Trinidad was returned to Boston to face murder charges. Keron Pierre, who had been arrested on unrelated drug charg...
Aide to ex-Conn. House speaker faces sentencing
Boston - 25 Aug 2013 23:51
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- A former aide to ex-Connecticut House Speaker Christopher Donovan is facing sentencing in connection with illegal contributions to Donovan's failed congressional campaign last year.
Critic's Notebook: Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2013 23:50
Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally.
AP Source: Matt Leinart Agrees to Sign With Bills
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:45
Person familiar with the negotiations: Matt Leinart agrees to sign with Bills
Amgen Buying Cancer Drug Maker Onyx for $10.4B
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:43
Amgen agrees to buy cancer drug maker Onyx for $10.4B, or $125 per share
Manning Not Hitting Panic Button in Denver
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:34
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning the calm at the center of the storm
Royals Beat National 6-4, Snap 7-Game Losing Skid
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:26
Royals blow 4-0 lead but recover to score 2 in eighth and beat Washington 6-4
Kiwis Advance to America's Cup Match Vs Oracle
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:16
Team New Zealand eliminates Italy's Luna Rossa, advances to America's Cup match against Oracle
Buehrle Sharp as Jays Rally Past Astros in 9th
ABC News - 25 Aug 2013 23:15
Buehrle sharp as Blue Jays rally for two in 9th to beat Astros 2-1
Books of The Times: A Biography From David Shields and Shane Salerno
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2013 23:13
A new biography of J. D. Salinger explores his private obsessions, relationships with young women, wartime experiences and the possibility of posthumous publications.
'Bluebirds' leave Man City red-faced
CNN - 25 Aug 2013 23:12
When Vincent Tan led a Malaysian takeover of Cardiff City in 2010, the Welsh soccer club was battling crippling debts -- and a long-awaited return to England's top flight was tantalizingly out of reach.
Russian opposition leader Navalny briefly detained
Boston - 25 Aug 2013 23:09
MOSCOW (AP) -- A Russian opposition leader running for Moscow mayor has been briefly detained by police during a campaign rally.