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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Rugby world focuses on Australia, N.Z. rivalry
AUCKLAND (AP) ― As critics from around the world sought to better understand the trans-Tasman rivalry which exists almost in the DNA of New Zealanders and Australians, some of the most recognizable figures on either side surprised them Wednesday with expressions of mutual admiration.New Zealand’s So
Oct. 13, 2011
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Runner disqualified for taking bus during marathon
LONDON (AP) -- A club runner in northern England has been stripped of his third-place finish in a local marathon after being caught hitching a ride on a spectator bus.Rob Sloan initially described claims that he cheated in Sunday's Kielder Marathon near Newcastle as ``laughable,'' but was forced to
Oct. 12, 2011
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Arizona beats out Tampa to land Super Bowl XLIX
HOUSTON (AP) ― Ah, Arizona. Just the place for the Super Bowl to thaw out after a frosty foray into the New York/New Jersey area.The Super Bowl is heading back to the desert in 2015, one year after it will be at the mercy of winter weather in the Meadowlands. The Phoenix area was awarded the 49th Su
Oct. 12, 2011
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Tiger grateful for spot in own tourney
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Tiger Woods is awfully happy he could announce his own name in the field of the Chevron World Challenge.Woods expressed gratitude to the tournament committee Tuesday after squeaking into the event he hosts. His world ranking barely stayed in the top 50 last month, just high enough
Oct. 12, 2011
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Denmark, France make Euro 2012
LONDON (AP) ― Denmark gained an automatic spot at the 2012 European Championship at the expense of Portugal on Tuesday while France needed a late penalty kick in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to qualify.Former champion Greece and Russia also clinched places at next summer’s tournament in Ukrain
Oct. 12, 2011
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Korea set to hold second F1 Grand Prix in Yeongam
Korea set to hold second F1 Grand Prix in YeongamSlick cars screaming down a track at more than 300 kph and the ear-splitting roar of overpowered engines excite the large crowd. Formula One, the world’s fastest sport and one of its most expensive, is back in South Korea. The Korean Grand Prix is to
Oct. 12, 2011
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Formula One, the world’s fastest sport is back
Slick cars screaming down a track at more than 300 kph and the ear-splitting roar of overpowered engines excite the large crowd. Formula One, the world’s fastest sport and one of its most expensive, is back in South Korea. The Korean Grand Prix is to be held at the Korea International Circuit from O
Oct. 12, 2011
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Cruz’s slam in 11th lifts Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ― Nelson Cruz hit the first game-ending grand slam in postseason history, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in 11 innings Monday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.Cruz also hit a tying home run in the seventh inning. His second homer of the game w
Oct. 11, 2011
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Bruce: A bright future awaits Ji
20-year-old striker to make his first start in Premier League this weekendSouth Korean striker Ji Dong-won of Sunderland will be very successful in the English Premier League, his club manager believes. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce said on Monday that the 20-year-old Ji is a “fantastic” player wit
Oct. 11, 2011
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Cards run away with Game 2
MILWAUKEE (AP) ― Your turn, Albert Pujols.The St. Louis slugger had one of the biggest postseason nights of his career in Game 2 of the NL championship series, going 4 for 5 with a home run, three doubles and five RBIs to lead the Cardinals past the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Monday.Pujols belted a t
Oct. 11, 2011
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‘London 2012 safe from cyber attacks’
LONDON (AP) ― Olympic organizers say the technology systems for next year’s games have tested well and can withstand the danger of cyber attacks.The Technology Operations center, which will monitor security, power, telecommunications and the results systems that will send Olympic data to fans and th
Oct. 11, 2011
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NBA cancels first two weeks of season
NEW YORK (AP) ― NBA commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season Monday after owners and players were unable to reach a new labor deal and end the lockout.“The gap is so significant that we just can’t bridge it at this time,” said Stern, who added it’s doubtful a full 82-game
Oct. 11, 2011
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Vettel-mania takes strong hold
PARIS (AP) ― Should Red Bull designer Adrian Newey somehow mislay his genius between now and the start of the next Formula One season, all those likening Sebastian Vettel to legendary drivers like Ayrton Senna or speculating that he could overtake Michael Schumacher’s records of seven world titles a
Oct. 11, 2011
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English FA spent big on failed 2018 bid
Figures released by England’s Football Association reveal that its failed bid to host the World Cup in 2018 cost $33 million.Annual accounts show the FA spent $22 million, with the bidding cities providing $4 million and the remaining $7 million coming from sponsors.England won just two of the 22 vo
Oct. 11, 2011
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Green Bay Packers to sell team stock
Cheeseheads around the world might soon have a chance to own a piece of the Super Bowl champs.The Green Bay Packers, the NFL’s only publicly owned team, are moving toward a new stock sale by the end of the year to raise money that would help pay for $130 million in renovations at historic Lambeau Fi
Oct. 11, 2011
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Lions bag first 5-0 start since 1956
DETROIT (AP) ― Detroit Lions fans counted down the final seconds ― as if it was New Year’s Eve ― when the franchise finished its first Monday night game in a decade.The Motor City is hoping this party doesn’t stop any time soon.Matthew Stafford’s second touchdown pass put Detroit ahead in the third
Oct. 11, 2011
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Roddick: Players may discuss issues
SHANGHAI (AP) ― Andy Roddick understands that nobody is about to storm the offices of tennis leaders. Yet he believes the game’s top players remain intent on taking their grievances to the ATP tour.Roddick has been among the most vocal proponents for a collective response to complaints about the tou
Oct. 11, 2011
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Wales team remains sober and focused at World Cup
AUCKLAND (AP) ― Wales has been hitting all the right notes in its behavior at the Rugby World Cup ― unlike some other teams ― with winger Shane Williams singing the squad’s praises for choosing “choir practice” over big nights out.The boozy antics of several England players earlier in the tournament
Oct. 11, 2011
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Jimmie Johnson dominates Kansas race
Jimmie Johnson didn’t qualify where he wanted, and his car never quite cooperated during the final practice session at Kansas Speedway. So he spent Saturday evening in the garage area, going over different setups with the rest of his team.That dedication, that attention to detail, is a big reason he
Oct. 10, 2011
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LSU No. 1 as Florida schools drop out
Florida is out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll.Not just the Gators ― the entire state.For the first time since Dec. 6, 1982, no Sunshine State team was among the AP rankings on Sunday, marking the end of 472 straight polls where either Florida, Florida State or Miami ― and usually all three ― we
Oct. 10, 2011