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Female suicide bomber injures 18 in Russian region

Published May 25th, 2013 - 2:47AM

A female suicide bomber blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday, injuring at least 18, including two children and five police officers, authorities said. The attacker was later identified as a widow of two Islamic radicals killed by security forces.

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.

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.

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.

UK police question alleged soldier killer's friend

Published May 25th, 2013 - 3:07AM

Counterterrorism police on Saturday questioned a friend of alleged Islamic extremist Michael Adebolajo, one of two suspects in a savage killing of a British soldier on a London street that has horrified the country.

Hezbollah chief says group is fighting in Syria

Published May 25th, 2013 - 9:32AM

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah says his Shiite militant group will not stand idly by while its chief ally Syria is under attack.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Davis hits 16th HR as Orioles beat Blue Jays

Published May 24th, 2013 - 7:32PM

Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 16th home run, Nick Markakis had three hits and three RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-6 on Friday night.

Granderson hurt as Yankees beat Rays 9-4

Published May 24th, 2013 - 7:22PM

Another injury marred a New York Yankees' victory.

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

Published May 24th, 2013 - 4:07PM

A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.

Woman feared Iowa kidnapping suspect's release

Published May 24th, 2013 - 2:12PM

The ex-girlfriend of a man suspected of kidnapping two Iowa girls this week worried that he would harm her and her family before his impending release from prison in 2011, citing prior sexual and physical abuse and threats, according to court records released Friday.

IMF chief named key witness in French payoff case

Published May 24th, 2013 - 1:02PM

After two days of intense questioning from French magistrates, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Friday a court named her as a key witness in an investigation into a controversial payoff to an outspoken businessman that was arranged while she was France's finance minister - stopping short of charging her outright.

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