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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Penguins lose 6th straight
WASHINGTON (AP) ― With Penguins captain Sidney Crosby watching from the press box, Washington’s Jason Chimera scored off a turnover in the first period and Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh’s sixth consecutive loss.Vokoun handed Pittsburgh its first shutout this season. The Penguins have scored only six goals in the skid.Chimera gave Washington the only offense it needed at 15:25, finishing a 3-on-1 rush right in front of goalie Marc-And
More SportsJan. 12, 2012
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Nowitzki’s late basket lifts Mavericks
BOSTON (AP) ― Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points, driving past Kevin Garnett for the go-ahead layup with 5.1 seconds left and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 90-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.Dallas led most of the game, but Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer ― just his second basket of the night ― to tie it at 85 with 25 seconds to play. Former Celtic Delonte West dribbled the clock down to about 10 seconds before giving it to Nowitzki. The NBA finals MVP cut to the basket past Ga
More SportsJan. 12, 2012
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Spurs pull within 3 of EPL lead
LONDON (AP) ― Tottenham moved within three points of Premier League leader Manchester City, beating Everton 2-0 Wednesday night on goals by Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto.In a game that featured two American goalkeepers and midfielder Landon Donovan, Lennon put Spurs in front in the 35th minute and Assou-Ekotto beat Everton’s Tim Howard with a 30-yard shot in the 63rd ― his first goal since the 2009-10 season opener.Brad Friedel got the shutout for Tottenham (14-3-3), which matched Manches
SoccerJan. 12, 2012
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Ali nears his 70th birthday
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) ― Long before his dazzling footwork and punching prowess made him a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion known as Muhammad Ali, a young Cassius Clay honed his skills by sparring with neighborhood friends and running alongside the bus on the way to school.The man who became the world’s most recognizable athlete was a baby sitter, a jokester and a dreamer in the predominantly black West End neighborhood of Louisville where he grew up and forged lasting friendships
More SportsJan. 12, 2012
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Tapping new Asian talent
MLS looks to broaden appeal at home and abroadEurope may be the undisputed center of global football affairs, but 2012 may show North America that getting closer to the world’s biggest continent can reap rewards both on and off the field.Major League Soccer has more in common with growing East Asian leagues such as Japan, China and South Korea ― all relatively new and competing against other established sports for attention and fans ― than the traditional powers of England, Spain and Germany.Imp
SoccerJan. 12, 2012
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76ers off to best start in 11 years
PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.The Sixers are 7-2 and lead the Atlantic Division. It’s their best start since Allen Iverson helped them open 10-0 on their way to the NBA Finals in 2000-01.Rookie Jimmer Fredette scored seven points in his first start for Sacramento. Filling in for injured leading scorer Marcus Thornton, the former BYU sensation
More SportsJan. 11, 2012
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Steelers head into uncertain offseason
PITTSBURGH (AP) ― Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledges that change is inevitable, even for one of the NFL’s most stable franchises.This offseason could be bumpier than most.Pittsburgh’s stunning 29-23 playoff loss to Denver last Sunday put an end to a 12-5 season that felt underwhelming by the team’s lofty standards.The AFC champions played from behind all year, getting drummed by rival Baltimore in the season opener and never quite catching up. Though the Steelers steadied themselves after a
More SportsJan. 11, 2012
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Mayweather dares Pacquiao to May 5 fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has taken his quest for a fight with Manny Pacquiao to Twitter.The unbeaten Mayweather publicly challenged and taunted the Filipino superstar on Tuesday, daring Pacquiao to meet him May 5 in Las Vegas.“Manny Pacquiao I’m calling you out let’s fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see,” Mayweather tweeted.Moments later, Mayweather tweeted: “My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk.”Mayweather is available for a fight in May at
More SportsJan. 11, 2012
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Legislators to investigate racism
LONDON (AP) ― A British parliamentary committee will investigate racism in sports following a number of high-profile cases in soccer.England captain John Terry will appear in court next month to face a criminal charge after allegedly directing racial abuse at a black opponent while playing for Chelsea.Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is serving an eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during another Premier League match in October. Liverpool also had to apolog
More SportsJan. 11, 2012
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Real Madrid into quarters
MADRID (AP) ― Real Madrid advanced to a likely Copa del Rey quarterfinal matchup against Barcelona after Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero’s error gave the defending champions a 1-0 victory on Tuesday.Caballero’s standout performance was spoiled when he tried to hold Karim Benzema’s low shot but let it slip through his arms and between his legs in the 72nd minute, sending Madrid through 4-2 on aggregate.Caballero slammed his hands on the ground in frustration after the goal, which was Benzema’s
SoccerJan. 11, 2012
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Steroids Era set to consume Hall of Fame voters
NEW YORK (AP) ― Still glowing over his election to the Hall of Fame, Barry Larkin was asked about next year’s sure-to-be-controversial vote: the first appearances of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa on the Cooperstown ballot.“All I know is playing and competing against some of these guys, they’re the best ― period,” he said.The Steroids Era will be the focal point of next year’s Hall ballot, when 550-plus members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America try to assess three of the
More SportsJan. 11, 2012
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Bulls bounce Pistons
CHICAGO (AP) ― Carlos Boozer scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Detroit 92-68 on Monday night for their 13th consecutive victory against the Pistons.Derrick Rose added 22 points and eight assists for Chicago, which bounced back from Saturday night’s lackluster 109-94 loss at Atlanta. Ronnie Brewer finished with 12 points, and Boozer also had eight rebounds.The Bulls improved to 4-1 during their first stretch of nine games in 12 days in 30 years. They play again each of the next two nigh
More SportsJan. 10, 2012
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Alabama captures BCS title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ― Jeremy Shelley kicked five field goals and Trent Richardson broke a 34-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter as No. 2 Alabama beat No. 1 LSU 21-0 on Monday night ― the first shutout in BCS title game history.Richardson swept around left end and raced down the sideline to the end zone with 4:36 left for the first touchdown between the Southeastern Conference rivals in more than 115 minutes of play and one overtime period.Alabama (12-1) had put it away before that as She
More SportsJan. 10, 2012
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Korea’s Noh targets PGA rookie award
South Korean rising star Noh Seung-yul has set his sights on winning a tournament in his first season on the U.S. PGA Tour and capturing Rookie of the Year honors.The 20-year-old, one of golf’s brightest young prospects, makes his bow in Hawaii this week and hopes to make an instant impact on the tour.“I’m starting my dream,” Noh, coached by swing guru Butch Harmon, told the Asian Tour. “I will build on a new chapter in my career.“I’ll try for a win, also the Rookie of the Year award. I would al
GolfJan. 10, 2012
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Team presidents fail to narrow differences on draft lottery
Presidents of the nine clubs in South Korea’s top baseball league failed Tuesday to narrow their differences on a lottery system for annual rookie drafts, putting off their discussion until a future meeting.The club executives from the Korea Baseball Organization held their first board meeting this year, with the potential change to the draft setting as the key item on the agenda.Last month, the KBO clubs’ general managers proposed that the league draft should adopt a lottery system. In that sch
More SportsJan. 10, 2012
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Stricker opens year with win in Hawaii
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) ― Steve Stricker always believed experience would go a long way toward winning the PGA Tour season opener at Kapalua.This wasn’t the kind he was thinking about.No other player is more accustomed to building a big lead, blowing a big lead, and then settling down to win. That’s just what Stricker did Monday on Maui, when he won the Tournament of Champions with a final round that only looked easy on paper.“I’ve been there before. It’s not a great feeling, either,” Stricker said
More SportsJan. 10, 2012
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Larkin elected to Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) ― Barry Larkin was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Monday with plenty of room to spare.The former Cincinnati Reds shortstop was chosen on 495 of 573 ballots (86 percent) in voting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, well above the necessary 75 percent. Larkin was on the ballot for the third time after falling 75 votes short last year.He will be inducted July 22 in Cooperstown along with the late Ron Santo, elected last month by the Veterans Committee.“I
More SportsJan. 10, 2012
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Henry scores winner
LONDON (AP) ― Lapping up the acclaim of the adoring Arsenal fans, it was as if Thierry Henry had never been away.With one composed, trademark finish, the Frenchman whose statue stands outside the ground enhanced his legendary status with the 78th-minute winner in a 1-0 FA Cup victory over Leeds on Monday.“It was like a dream,” Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. “It was a story you would tell young kids if you want to tell them a story about football. Sometimes it happens.”Back at the club on a
SoccerJan. 10, 2012
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Messi named player of year for third straight time
ZURICH (AP) ― Already considered one of soccer’s greats at age 24, Lionel Messi became the first person to win FIFA player of the year three times in a row.The Barcelona and Argentina forward received the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for 2011, winning out over club teammate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the sport’s top individual honor.“It’s a huge pleasure for me,” Messi said, after accepting the trophy from another three-time winner, retired Brazilian forward Ronaldo. “It’s
SoccerJan. 10, 2012
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Local baseball rookie found dead at league seminar
A rookie in the country's top baseball league was found dead Tuesday during the league's rookie seminar, officials said.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said a first-year player for the Doosan Bears, identified by his surname Lee, was found dead around 9 a.m. on Tuesday on stairs leading to the
BaseballJan. 10, 2012