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Israel's Peres calls for return to peace talks
Israel's president urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Sunday to overcome differences and resume peace negotiations, saying the sides could not afford "to lose this opportunity."
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Weddings without God: Couples exchange rings without religion
More couples are looking for wedding celebrants who don't mind skipping God's blessing. altogether.
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Report: New controversy at scandal-scarred Rutgers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website.
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Guinea clashes killed at least 11, hospital says
A hospital official says at least 11 people were killed in clashes between opposition marchers and security forces in Guinea's capital.
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Police hunt for Sweden rioters after violent week
Swedish police say they are looking for perpetrators involved in the weeklong riots in Stockholm suburbs that have resulted in some 220 reported crimes.
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Japan-India summit aims at nuke technology talks
Japan and India will work toward an agreement on nuclear energy cooperation during a visit this week by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as Tokyo tries to boost exports of atomic technology and other infrastructure to help revive the economy.
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AP Sources: Coyotes sale approved, hurdle remains
The NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
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Iran fields 'massive' number of missile launchers
Iran has fielded a "massive" number of new long-range missile launchers, state TV reported Sunday.
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Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.
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Kansas lands transfer Tarik Black from Memphis
Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.
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Grizzlies blow big lead in 104-93 OT loss to Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies have made a habit of falling behind in series this postseason.
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Grizzlies blow big lead in 104-93 OT loss to Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies have made a habit of falling behind in series this postseason.
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'American Restoration' crews designs unique trophy
NASCAR turned to Rick Dale and his wife, Kelly, of the History Channel's "American Restoration" show to come up with a unique trophy to present to the winner of Saturday's Nationwide race.
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Grizzlies coach defends flagrant foul but not flop
The Grizzlies want to make sure everyone knows that just because Tony Allen was fined $5,000 for flopping by the NBA, it doesn't mean the key foul he drew in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals wasn't a flagrant.
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Grizzlies coach defends flagrant foul but not flop
The Grizzlies want to make sure everyone knows that just because Tony Allen was fined $5,000 for flopping by the NBA, it doesn't mean the key foul he drew in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals wasn't a flagrant.
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Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
Until about a month ago, Robbie Rogers had no interest in being one of the highest-profile openly gay athletes in the world.
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Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach
The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.
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Iowa's Dahm out as baseball coach
Iowa baseball coach Jack Dahm is out after 10 seasons with the Hawkeyes.
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US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for military and civilian aircraft and an increase in business investment.
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Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw
Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.
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