| Judge: No audio testimony in Zimmerman trial Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:22 AM PDT  The judge in the murder trial of George Zimmerman said Saturday that prosecution audio experts who point to Trayvon Martin as screaming on a 911 call moments before he was killed won't be allowed to testify at trial.
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| Plane with wing walker crashes at Ohio air show Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:42 AM PDT  Media outlets are reporting that a stunt plane carrying a wing walker has crashed at an air show in western Ohio.
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| Snowden charges first step in perhaps long extradition Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:47 AM PDT  The United States' espionage charges against Edward Snowden are the government's first step in what could be a long legal battle to return Snowden from Hong Kong.
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| No word from Hong Kong on Snowden's return Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:12 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Edward Snowden, the former government contractor who says he revealed that the National Security Agency collects Americans' phone records and Internet data from U.S. communication companies, now faces charges of espionage and theft of government property.
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| Kerry: Political solution urgently needed in Syria Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:42 AM PDT  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Saturday for an urgent political resolution to the war in Syria, saying that unless the bloodshed stops, the region could descend into a chaotic sectarian conflict.
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| US: ball is in Taliban's court for Afghan talks Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:01 AM PDT  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday urged the Taliban not to let differences on names and flags scuttle hopes for talks on ending 12 years of war in Afghanistan, saying the opening of an office in Qatar was an important step toward reconciliation that should not be squandered.
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| Rivers receding in Calgary, 3 dead in floods Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:57 AM PDT  CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The two rivers that converge on the western Canadian city of Calgary are starting to recede after floods devastated much of southern Alberta province, causing at least three deaths and forcing thousands to evacuate.
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| Firefighter optimistic they can save South Fork Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:49 AM PDT  DEL NORTE, Colo. (AP) — A massive wildfire threatening a tourist region in southwestern Colorado has grown to nearly 60 square miles, but officials said Saturday that the erratic blaze had slowed and they were optimistic they could protect the town of South Fork.
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| Brazil leader breaks silence about protests Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:23 AM PDT  BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Demonstrators once again took to the streets in Brazil on Saturday, continuing a wave of protests that have shaken the nation and pushed the government to promise a crackdown on corruption and greater spending on social services.
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| Zimmerman judge: No testimony on 911 call screams Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:38 AM PDT  SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The judge in the murder trial of George Zimmerman said Saturday that prosecution audio experts who point to Trayvon Martin as screaming on a 911 call moments before he was killed won't be allowed to testify at trial.
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| Players, coaches react to protests in Brazil Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:20 AM PDT  SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Soccer's Confederations Cup, which ends on June 30, and next year's World Cup have been among many targets of the massive demonstrations sweeping Brazil. Some protesters angry at corruption and poor public services are also complaining that about the millions of dollars spent on huge stadiums in cities with dire poverty and lack of public services.
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| Driver dies in 24 Hours of Le Mans race Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:17 AM PDT  LE MANS, France (AP) — Danish driver Allan Simonsen died Saturday following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, race organizers said.
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| Beagle-boxer-basset wins World's Ugliest Dog Posted: 21 Jun 2013 11:06 PM PDT  PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — A huge-headed, duck-footed mix of beagle, boxer and basset hound was the upset winner Friday at the 25th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest.
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| South Africa: Mandela ambulance had engine problem Posted: 22 Jun 2013 05:10 AM PDT  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An ambulance carrying Nelson Mandela to a hospital two weeks ago had engine trouble, so the 94-year-old was transferred to another ambulance for his journey to the hospital, the South African government said Saturday.
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| No word from China on leaker's possible return Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:07 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Edward Snowden, the former government contractor who says he revealed that the National Security Agency collects Americans' phone records and Internet data from U.S. communication companies, now faces charges of espionage and theft of government property. |
