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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Lincicome rallies to win Canadian Women’s Open
MIRABEL, Quebec (AP) ― Brittany Lincicome was singing in the rain Sunday in the Canadian Women’s Open“I was very patient, singing a lot of songs, very chatty,” Lincicome said after her second LPGA Tour victory of the season and fifth overall.“The weather was not great, but I was still having fun. I’
Aug. 29, 2011
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Johnson nets rainy victory at Barclays
EDISON, New Jersey (AP) ― The way Dustin Johnson began the final round of The Barclays, he figured the only thing that could keep him from winning was the rain.Needing a good start, he opened with back-to-back birdies. In a bunker for the first time all week, he holed the 85-foot shot for eagle on N
Aug. 28, 2011
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Pettersen beats Choi in playoff
NORTH PLAINS, Oregon (AP) ― Suzann Pettersen overcame a nine-stroke deficit with a 7-under 64 and beat Choi Na-yeon with a par on the first hole of a playoff to win the LPGA Safeway Classic on SundayIn the playoff, Choi’s second shot on the par-4 18th went into the water to the right of the green, a
Aug. 22, 2011
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Choi Na-yeon extends lead at Safeway Classic
NORTH PLAINS, Oregon (AP) ― Choi Na-yeon needed a brief pep talk from swing coach Robin Symes to put her in the proper frame of mind Saturday in the Safeway Classic.“I told my coach that I feel very scared to lose this chance. This is my first time to win this year,” Choi said. “He said, ‘This is no
Aug. 21, 2011
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Stricker shoots 63, Woods staggers to 77 at PGA
JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) ― Steve Stricker had a shot at history and Tiger Woods made some of his own.Just not the kind he wanted.What a wild first day at the PGA Championship.Stricker missed a 10-foot birdie putt at his final hole Thursday, just a hair away from becoming the first player to s
Aug. 12, 2011
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Americans aim to end drought
JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) ― The question was asked in jest.For the U.S., this is no laughing matter.Here we are at another of golf’s major championships, the final one of the year, and the Americans are still mired in their longest drought of the modern era.No need to push the panic button just yet,
Aug. 11, 2011
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Tiger ‘looks good’ in practice round
JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) ― Tiger Woods snuck in a quick nine holes Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the PGA Championship, his first major since the Masters.Woods, paired with Arjun Atwal at the Atlanta Athletic Club, was joined by teacher Sean Foley ― who was adjusting and tweaking his star pup
Aug. 10, 2011
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Scott captures first world title
AKRON, Ohio (AP) ― Adam Scott hit all the right shots Sunday in a round that was close to flawless and earned him his first World Golf Championship title.He celebrated with a caddie who has won quite a few more.Steve Williams, fired last month by Tiger Woods after a 12-year partnership, felt like a
Aug. 8, 2011
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McIlroy may rejoin PGA Tour
AKRON, Ohio (AP) ― U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy loves playing in America so much that wants to join the PGA Tour again.McIlroy spoke to PGA Tour officials Wednesday morning and said he was leaning toward taking up his tour card next season, meaning he would play at least 15 events on the PGA Tour
Aug. 4, 2011
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Tiger returns after long break
AKRON, Ohio (AP) ― Tiger Woods was on the practice range just as the sun began to rise Tuesday over Firestone, his first time on a PGA Tour golf course in nearly three months.Even as the season heads toward a conclusion, Woods can’t wait to get started.“I’m excited to compete, to play,” Woods said.
Aug. 3, 2011
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Tseng cruises to 4-shot Brit win
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) ― Judging by the record books, Yani Tseng is 10 years ahead of Annika Sorenstam.The 22-year-old Taiwanese won the Women’s British Open for the second straight year Sunday, beating Brittany Lang by four strokes and becoming the youngest player ― male or female ― to capture a
Aug. 1, 2011
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Kim in control at Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (AP) ― Golf is fun again for Anthony Kim. The Greenbrier Classic is helping solidify that.Kim shot an 8-under-par 62 Saturday for a one-stroke edge over PGA Tour rookie Scott Stallings after the third round on the Old White TPC course.Kim’s low round of the year left him at 10 under with a chance to advance to next week’s Bridgestone Invitational with a win. He
July 31, 2011
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Miyazato beats Lewis by 2 shots at Evian
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ― Ai Miyazato clinched her first title of the year at the Evian Masters on Sunday and pledged to share her prize money with the people still suffering in the aftermath of the disasters back home in Japan.Miyazato shot a 2-under 70 to protect her two-shot lead and hold off a surge from Stacy Lewis of the United States, the Kraft Nabisco winner who missed a golden chance
July 25, 2011
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Pettersen shaken up
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ― An emotional Suzann Pettersen spoke Saturday of the devastation the twin attacks in Norway have had in her home country, honoring the victims with a black armband at the LPGA’s Evian Masters.The No. 3-ranked player in the world, talking moments after completing her third round, said she was deeply upset by Friday’s bombing and shooting deaths, calling them “the bigge
July 24, 2011
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Ahn shares lead at Evian Masters
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ― Former British Open champion Karen Stupples of England shot a 5-under 67 for a share of the first-round lead with Sweden’s Maria Hjorth and South Korea’s Ahn Shin-ae at the Evian Masters on Thursday.Ahn Shin-ae of South Korea hits a drive during the Evian Masters Golf Tournament in Evian-les-Bains, French Alps on Thursday. (AFP-Yonhap News)Stupples, who won her only
July 22, 2011
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Tiger dumps longtime caddie
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) ― Tiger Woods fired caddie Steve Williams on Wednesday, ending a 12-year relationship in which he won 72 times worldwide and 13 majors.This March 13 file photo shows Tiger Woods (right) and caddie Steve Williams. (AP-Yonhap News)“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it’s time for a change,” Woods said on his website. “Stevie is a
July 21, 2011
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Shin seeks form at Evian Masters
Defending champ looks to capture first title of yearEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ― Defending champion Shin Ji-yai is still looking for her best form and first title of the year entering the Evian Masters.Shin birdied the 18th hole to win in dramatic style last year, becoming the first South Korean to capture the event.The 23-year-old Shin maintains she will be confident when play starts Thursday.“
July 21, 2011
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Clarke celebrates Open triumph
SANDWICH, England (AP) ― Darren Clarke’s bleary, bloodshot eyes told it all.The party began shortly after he walked off the 18th green at Royal St. George’s with the claret jug in hand. Beer and red wine flowed through the night, the revelry not letting up until Clarke had to return Monday morning for a few more interviews and some picture-taking at the spot where he tapped in the final putt to wi
July 19, 2011
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Clarke holds nerve to seal British Open triumph
SANDWICH (AFP) -- Darren Clarke held his nerve to clinch victory at the British Open here Sunday, becoming the oldest winner of the championship in 44 years as he ended his long wait for a Major. The popular 42-year-old from Northern Ireland kept his cool in demanding conditions to card a level-par 70, leaving him five under for the tournament and three strokes clear of Americans Phil Mickelson an
July 18, 2011
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Clarke clings to Brit Open lead
SANDWICH, England (AP) ― About the only predictable part of this British Open is the weather.The biggest surprise is the list of contenders for the claret jug.The weather was wild again Saturday, shifting from a raging wind to a gentle sea breeze, from a driving rain to brilliant sunshine, and leaving most of the field wet, tired and feeling as though they got the short end of the draw. That’s not
July 17, 2011