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Manny Ramirez has hit his first home run since his return from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger drove a 1-2 changeup from San Diego's Josh Geer an estimated 369 feet into the seats in left field at Petco Park with two outs in the first in ...
 Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title. She wasn't facing just anyone, of course. She was playing her older sister Venus. And ...
 Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong went out early and put up a solid time in the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, then was upstaged by Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland. Cancellara finished the 9.6-mile time trial in 19 minutes, 32 seconds, beating 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contad ...
Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-10 forward helped Orlando to the NBA finals last season. On Friday, a person close to the Blazers confirmed that Turkoglu ended contract talks with them. Th ...
Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site Friday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor ...
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White House does not comment on N. Korea's latest launches, likely to avoid giving the country attention• North Korea Fires July 4 Missile Barrage• 'Options' If North Korea Targets U.S. | VIDEO
Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has killed one worker and critically injured four others.
Officials say two children and one adult were killed in an early morning fire and three others are in critical condition.
Militants attacked a U.S. coalition base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, exploding a truck outside the gates, sparking a two-hour gunbattle and killing two American troops, officials said.
Baya Bakari, the 14-year-old girl who survived when a Yemenia Airlines plane crashed into the Indian Ocean Tuesday morning, is believed to be the world's 13th sole survivor of major plane crash.
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A Lewiston woman is one of three people to die in a two-car crash in Randolph, N.H.
Biddeford police have safely found two 6-year-olds reported missing Friday evening.
Two men escape unharmed from a plane crash on Chemo Pond in Eddington.
After days of rain, the sun was a welcome sight Friday, especially in Old Orchard Beach where people rushed to get outside to enjoy the ocean.
The continuing rain is causing some Maine farmers to lose crops and money.
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Top Five Movies
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Movie Reviews
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THE NOTEBOOK\'s Nick Cassavetes directs another tear-jerking literary adaptation with this drama based on Jodi Picoult\'s novel. When married couple Sara and Brian learn that their baby daughter has a serious illness, they make a surprising choice that has ramifications for years to come. MY SIS ...
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
OLD SCHOOL director Todd Phillips presides over more male mischief with this comedy. A trio of groomsmen from L.A. (played by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) parties hard when they travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party for their friend Doug. But it turns out that they partied ...
Those used to seeing the sweet, sunny side of Sandra Bullock might be surprised by her character in this romantic comedy. Here, the actress plays a difficult Canadian boss who forces her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her so that she can stay in America.
With the help of the Autobots, the soldiers of NEST, and an old adversary-turned-ally, Sam and Mikaela must uncover the secret history of the Transformers presence on earth, and the sacrifices that have to be made to save it from an ancient threat sworn on returning here for revenge... an ancien ...
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Lewiston, Maine Weather
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Light Rain, and 61 ° F. For more details?
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Writing a weather history.....a day at a time....since 1974
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An exhibition of Spain's royal armor matches some of the one-of-a-kind suits for the first time with portraits of monarchs wearing ...
If you want to stay where high-rollers do, now's the time.
Emmy winner Bryan Cranston just wrapped his second season on AMC's drama Breaking Bad.
A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays ...
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing ...
The living history attraction has added a story hour for children and a re-enactment of what a religious service would have been ...
On-the-ground savings, especially compared to pricier destinations such as Western Europe, make these destinations an even better ...
Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest.
You don't need deep pockets to enjoy this town of pastel buildings, narrow alleys and quaint, secluded gardens.
Michelle Woody found Hainan Airlines' website bewildering, and mistakenly booked multiple tickets for her trip.
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Photo Tips
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Earthbound Light
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Even though I don't use any products actually made by Arca-Swiss, I'm a dedicated user of products compatible with the Arca-Swiss dovetail system. I'm guessing many of you are too. Adding a mounting plate is a proven way to solidly couple just about anything atop your tripod head. But if what yo ...
Superman is famous for the giant "S" emblazoned on the chest of his signature outfit. I doubt it has anything to do with the ability of an S-curve in Photoshop to make images look better, but both are legendary for the way they help out those in need. OK, so Photoshop may not be faster than a sp ...
Somewhere between the grand vista and panorama on the one hand, and the realm of macro and close-up imagery on the other, lies the intimate landscape....
Last week I wrote about tripod bags and have since been asked about camera bags. This is a subject I haven't written much about before, but let's take it head on this week....
Owning a good quality tripod doesn't come cheap. But if you want to get the best images you can, it's pretty much a given that you need one. So the question I want to explore today is, what about protecting that investment?....
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Egyptian News
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Yahoo! News
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Associated Press - July 4, 2009 3:44 PM ET SALINA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas National Guard soldiers from Clay Center are preparing to deploy to Egypt to supervise the implementation of the...
Captain Ahmed Hassan believes Egypt can put their 2010 World Cup campaign back on track with victory over Rwanda on Sunday.
NEW EGYPT Michael Mendes, a teacher at New Egypt High School since 2002, has been appointed assistant principal.
Captain Ahmed Hassan insists struggling Egypt can reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ahead of a crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Cairo Sunday.
Egypt has expelled about 20 suspected French Islamists over the past month, an Egyptian security official told AFP on Saturday.
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New England Patriots
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Patriots.com
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Which scenario would you prefer? Join "The Great Debate."
The New England Patriots have announced the practice schedule for the first seven days of the team's training camp. These practices are open to the public. Admission and parking are free.
54 campers got a chance to learn the ins and outs of football from No. 54 during a youth football camp at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, June 30th.
Starting today, Patriots fans can define the "Top 10 Moments in Franchise History" at Patriots.com.
For second-year cornerback Terrence Wheatley, the sky isn't the limit … it's only the beginning.
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AP - A teenage girl shot while helping her father in their family's small furniture and appliance store died Saturday, becoming the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer terrorizing a small South Carolina community, authorities said.
AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help for a party battered by scandal and fighting for relevancy.
AP - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.
AP - North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern.
Chris Woodward's bases-loaded pop up in the ninth inning dropped behind a partially draw-in infield to score the go-ahead run and lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Jason Varitek hit a two-run homer for Boston, which also lost Friday's series opener. The ...
A double inside the line and a fan going over the line were very helpful for the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Rob Johnson doubled down the right-field line, scoring two runs in the 11th inning and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6. Earlier in the game, a male fan along the third-base ...
Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hip, said Friday that he feels like he could play now. Lowell had fluid drained from his hip Monday and was put on the disabled list the following day. He's also received an injection to alleviate inflammation i ...