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In this undated image released Thursday May 23, 2013, by the British Ministry of Defence, showing Lee Rigby known as ‘Riggers’ to his friends, who is identified by the MOD as the serving member of the armed forces who was attacked and killed by two men in the Woolwich area of London on Wednesday. The Ministry web site included the statement 'It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that the soldier killed in yesterday's incident in Woolwich, South East London, is believed to be Drummer Lee Rigby of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. (MOD/AP Photo)

'Friend' of suspect in UK slaying arrested

4:22 AM - Counterterrorism police on Saturday were questioning a friend of Michael Adebolajo, one of two suspects in the savage killing of a British soldier. The friend, Abu Nusaybah, was arrested immediately after he gave a television interview telling his story about how Adebolajo came to be radicalized.

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Female suicide bomber injures 12 in Russian region

Published May 25th, 2013 - 2:47AM

A female suicide bomber identified as a widow of two killed Islamists blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday injuring at least 12, including two children and five police officers, police said.

Dodgers open homestand with 7-0 loss to Cardinals

Published May 24th, 2013 - 11:52PM

The Dodgers returned home and lost for the fifth time in seven games, with sluggers Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier going hitless in a combined six at-bats.

7 Filipino marines, 5 militants killed in clash

Published May 24th, 2013 - 11:42PM

At least seven Filipino marines and five militants were killed in a clash Saturday as the military launched an offensive against al-Qaida-linked gunmen who have been blamed for recent kidnappings and of trying to sabotage a road project in the southern Philippines.

Tim Lincecum roughed up by Rockies again

Published May 24th, 2013 - 11:07PM

Tim Lincecum is having his share of trouble against Colorado's dangerous lineup. When he misses, the Rockies capitalize.

Berkman, Baker power Texas past Seattle 9-5

Published May 24th, 2013 - 10:27PM

Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Lance Berkman added a three-run shot, both off Seattle starter Joe Saunders, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mariners 9-5 on Friday night.

Cardinals beat Dodgers 7-0 behind Lance Lynn

Published May 24th, 2013 - 10:22PM

Lance Lynn pitched two-hit ball over six innings, and David Freese and Allen Craig each homered and drove in three runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 on Friday night for their third win in a row.

Burnett a hard-luck loser, Pirates fall to Brewers

Published May 24th, 2013 - 10:07PM

The hard luck remains for the Pittsburgh Pirates' A.J. Burnett.

Rockies beat Giants for fourth straight time

Published May 24th, 2013 - 10:02PM

When Michael Cuddyer thinks back to missing the final two months last season, a minimum 15-day stint on the disabled list hardly seemed like a long layoff.

Late turnovers doom Heat in Game 2 loss, 97-93

Published May 24th, 2013 - 9:47PM

LeBron James blamed one person after the Miami Heat let home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals slip from their hands.

Indians struggle against Lackey 8-1 loss at Boston

Published May 24th, 2013 - 9:32PM

Cleveland starter Justin Masterson said he felt something was slightly off as he prepared to face the Boston Red Sox.

D-backs score 5 in the 7th to beat Padres 5-2

Published May 24th, 2013 - 9:32PM

Brandon McCarthy pitched seven effective innings for his second straight win and Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run double to cap Arizona's five-run seventh inning, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Monty: Controversy `mountain out of a molehill'

Published May 24th, 2013 - 9:12PM

Colin Montgomerie called the Sergio Garcia "fried chicken" controversy a "mountain out of a molehill."

Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

Published May 24th, 2013 - 9:07PM

Evan Gattis had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the top of the eighth, then the Mets rallied to tie it in a downpour in the bottom half before the Atlanta Braves and New York were suspended by rain with the score 5-5 Friday night.

White Sox slip past Marlins 4-3 in 11 innings

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:52PM

Jeff Keppinger drove in the winning run on a single in the 11th and John Danks was solid in his season debut and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Friday night.

Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:52PM

Chris Young connected on a three-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

No quick fix for downed bridge on holiday weekend

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:52PM

Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the solution, it won't come in time to help with Memorial Day's highway hoards.

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:47PM

David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.

Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:42PM

The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.

Jury convicts former South Texas DA of corruption

Published May 24th, 2013 - 8:27PM

A former Texas prosecutor and one-time candidate for Congress was convicted Friday of accepting bribes in exchange for court favors, including an $80,000 payment in a scheme that allowed a convicted murder to escape.

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