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Ramirez apologizes to fans, Dodgers teammates 38 minutes ago SAN DIEGO (AP) - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger apologized to fans and te  Read Story.

Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests 38 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) - A civil rights group advised by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in the 1980s brought several discrimination lawsuits that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too f  Read Story.

Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply lines about 2 hours ago NAWA, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.  Read Story.

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast about 2 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independ  Read Story.

Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final about 2 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on th  Read Story.

Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secret about 3 hours ago WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possi  Read Story.

SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast about 4 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday, a South Korean official said. The missiles were fired at about 8 a.m. (2300 GMT) and the Defense Ministry was tr  Read Story.

Report: NKorea fires 2 mid-range missiles about 5 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A news report says North Korea has fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Yonhap news agency's report says the launches Saturday appeared to be of Scud missiles.   Read Story.

Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret about 7 hours ago WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down - throwing i  Read Story.

MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis about 8 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) - The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt. The country first got into debt to help pay for the Revoluti  Read Story.

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president about 8 hours ago TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturd  Read Story.

Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon about 8 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking b  Read Story.

Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge about 9 hours ago GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death. Tanya Phil  Read Story.

Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout about 9 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) - In the fight of pachyderms vs. people - the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species  Read Story.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26 about 9 hours ago WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising spec  Read Story.

VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress about 9 hours ago BAGHDAD (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden discussed the future of the American mission in Iraq Friday with the top two U.S. officials there following the withdrawal of most troops from the cities. It wa  Read Story.

Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum about 10 hours ago TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - The Americas' top international diplomat flew to Honduras on Friday to give the coup-backed government a firm ultimatum: Restore the president within 24 hours or face crip  Read Story.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor about 10 hours ago WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26. Her spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but the announcement stirred speculation that she wo  Read Story.

Federer, Roddick to meet in 3rd Wimbledon final about 11 hours ago WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. Federer delive  Read Story.

Interim Honduras leader hints open to early vote about 12 hours ago TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduras' interim leader said he was open to early elections if it resolves an impasse with the world community, as a top diplomat headed to the Central American nation to  Read Story.

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