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Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians 7-4

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:58:11 -0400

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Indians exchanged nearly as many mistakes as runs for seven innings before a string of clutch hits and a friendly gust of wind helped Boston build the decisive rally.

San Antonio flooding kills 1; 200-plus rescued

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:52:00 -0400

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Fire Department says it's rescued more than 200 people from homes and cars amid flooding that killed at least one person.

NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:02:03 -0400

NEW YORK (AP) — Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was arrested for heaving a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment Thursday night.

Rebuilding rules as rain soaks Jersey shore

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:37:28 -0400

MANASQUAN, N.J. (AP) — Saws and sledgehammers joined beer and barbecues — under covered porches — as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.

Duke beats Cornell to advance to lacrosse final

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:00:33 -0400

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Duke is heading back to the NCAA lacrosse tournament championship game, surviving a late surge by Cornell to play for a second national title.

Suspended game resumes, Braves beat Mets 7-5 in 10

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:28:19 -0400

NEW YORK (AP) — An overnight wait was worth it for the Atlanta Braves.

San Antonio flooding kills 1; dozens rescued

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:26:47 -0400

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Massive flooding from torrential rains in the San Antonio area left at least one person dead Saturday and sent emergency workers rushing in boats to rescue more than 100 residents stranded in cars and homes.

Two believed dead as heavy rains flood San Antonio streets

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:26:28 -0400

By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - One woman died when her car was washed off a bridge and a second was believed to have drowned on Saturday as drenching rains in San Antonio triggered floodwaters so strong they swept a city bus off the street and forced the rescue of some 130 people, officials said. The flooding, which followed torrential rains that brought flash-flood warnings across South Texas, inundated a number of major thoroughfares in San Antonio and collapsed the roof of an apartment complex. ...

Hamilton, Angels beat Royals 7-0 for 7th straight

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:22:15 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Billy Buckner needed to jog his memory to recall his previous major league win.

Special Report: Why China's film makers love to hate Japan

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:13:33 -0400

By David Lague and Jane Lanhee Lee HENGDIAN, China (Reuters) - Shi Zhongpeng dies for a living. For 3,000 yuan ($488) a month, the sturdily built stuntman is killed over and over playing Japanese soldiers in war movies and TV series churned out by Chinese film studios. Despite his lack of dramatic range, the 23-year-old's roles have made him a minor celebrity in China. Once, Shi says, he perished 31 times in a single day of battle. ...

Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final on Robben goal

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:11:16 -0400

LONDON (AP) — Arjen Robben found redemption at Wembley Stadium.

Kuchar still leads at Colonial after long Saturday

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:09:51 -0400

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matt Kuchar made a 12-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole, the same place where his long Saturday at Colonial began, and led four players by a stroke after three rounds.

AP PHOTOS: Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:59:41 -0400

Bayern Munich defeated German rival Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for Bayern in Europe's biggest soccer tournament. Arjen Robben ran onto Franck Ribery's backheeled flick in the penalty area and put the ball past goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller in the 89th minute to send Bayern to its first Champions League victory since 2001. Bayern had lost two of the last three finals, including a penalty-kicks defeat to Chelsea last year in Munich. Bayern entered as the favorite, although that message didn't seem to have filtered through to Juergen Klopp's Dortmund team, which seemed intent on dictating play from the start. It largely succeeded for the first 25 minutes as well, although it was Bayern that ended up with the best chances of the first half.

Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:56:09 -0400

CHAFFEE, Mo. (AP) — A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.

Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:52:36 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.

Protesters in over 400 cities march vs Monsanto

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:49:36 -0400

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Organizers say two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.

British police arrest 3 over soldier's killing

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:39:03 -0400

British counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked to death in a London street by two men shouting Islamist slogans. The killing of the soldier in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack has led to angry protests against radical Islam and fears of a possible anti-Muslim backlash. Michael Adebolajo, 28 and Michael Adebowale, 22, are under armed guard in hospital after being shot and arrested by police on suspicion of murder on Wednesday. ...

British police arrest three over soldier's killing

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:38:33 -0400

By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked to death in a London street by two men shouting Islamist slogans. The killing of the soldier in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack has led to angry protests against radical Islam and fears of a possible anti-Muslim backlash. Michael Adebolajo, 28 and Michael Adebowale, 22, are under armed guard in hospital after being shot and arrested by police on suspicion of murder on Wednesday. ...

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:36:55 -0400

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch has shown repeatedly he can win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Nationwide and Truck series. The question remains whether he can capture that elusive first Sprint Cup victory.

Millions march against Monsanto in over 400 cities

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:30:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.

Giffords, husband address graduates at Bard

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:27:52 -0400

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged a group of newly minted college graduates on Saturday to change the world — starting tomorrow.

Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:02:31 -0400

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.

Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:43:47 -0400

LONDON (AP) — Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the nation.

French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:36:19 -0400

PARIS (AP) — A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was trying to determine if there were any links to the brutal killing of a British soldier by suspected Islamic extremists.

Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:35:44 -0400

By Arshad Mohammed ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan, saying the measures were needed to get further aid from the U.S. Congress, an American official said. Kerry met Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi for about an hour on the sidelines of an African Union summit on Saturday, discussing Syria's civil war, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, human rights in Egypt and the country's faltering economy, the official said. ...

Official: Woman killed in San Antonio flooding

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:21:50 -0400

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A woman has been killed in flooding in the San Antonio area.

Duke beats Cornell to advance to lacrossee final

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:18:12 -0400

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP) — David Lawson scored the winning goal with 6:35 left in the fourth quarter to lift Duke to a 16-14 victory against Cornell in the NCAA lacrosse semifinals at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday.

Between 180-200 French militants have fought in Syria: Le Monde

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:39 -0400

PARIS (Reuters) - Between 180 and 200 French citizens have traveled to Syria in the past year to join a two-year-old rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad, le Monde reported on Saturday, citing figures from France's internal DCRI and external DGSE security services. That number, which is higher than a previous estimate of about 50, includes fighters who took up arms with rebel groups like the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front. About two dozen have already returned to France, Le Monde said. ...

France rules out Iran taking part in Syrian peace talks

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:39 -0400

By John Irish ABU DHABI (Reuters) - France's foreign minister on Saturday ruled out Iran taking part in a proposed Syria peace conference, saying Tehran was involved in the conflict and had no desire for peace. Laurent Fabius will host Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at a dinner on Monday to discuss how to nudge Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian opposition into the talks in Geneva. ...

Nasrallah says Hezbollah will bring victory to Syrian ally Assad

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:39 -0400

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The leader of Lebanese guerrilla movement Hezbollah said on Saturday his group would stay in the Syrian war "to the end of the road" and bring victory to its ally President Bashar al-Assad. Hassan Nasrallah, head of the militant Shi'ite Muslim group, said in a televised speech that Syria and Lebanon were facing a threat from radical Sunni Islamists, which he argued was a plot devised by the United States and its allies to serve Israel's interests in the region. "We will not rely on anyone ... ...

Syrian opposition struggles for unity as battle rages

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:39 -0400

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's opposition resumed talks on Saturday aimed at closing their fractious ranks, as government forces launched a fierce onslaught on a rebel-held border town to try to gain the upper hand in the civil war. A failure of the opposition to unite could weaken the hand of Russia and the United States, co-sponsors of a proposed peace conference on the war, which has killed 80,000 and threatens to spill over borders and whip up wider sectarian violence. The U.S. ...

7 hurt when trains collide in Mo., buckling road

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:00 -0400

CHAFFEE, Mo. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.

Gay wins 100 at Adidas Grand Prix in New York

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:01:04 -0400

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyson Gay accomplished all his goals at the Adidas Grand Prix: He won, put his body through the grind of rounds — and stayed injury-free.

Polanski laments leveling of sexes as 'idiotic'

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:54:06 -0400

CANNES, France (AP) — Roman Polanski says the birth control pill has had a "masculinizing" effect on women and that the leveling of the sexes is "idiotic"

NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:53:53 -0400

SEATTLE (AP) — The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for the nation.

UK police arrest 3 more men in soldier's slaying

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:51:10 -0400

LONDON (AP) — British police on Saturday arrested three more suspects in connection with the savage killing of an off-duty soldier that has raised fresh concerns about terrorism.

Jimmie Johnson chasing NASCAR history, not legacy

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:48:37 -0400

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy.

Bayern Munich wins Champions League final 2-1

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:47:18 -0400

LONDON (AP) — Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Champions League final, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest tournament.

Protesters to march vs Monsanto in 250 cities

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:39:06 -0400

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.

Girl's suicide after alleged attack troubles town

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:32:26 -0400

SARATOGA, Calif. (AP) — One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The friend claimed she was sleeping at Audrie's. Instead, the girls were having a party. A classic teenage ploy.