Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signaled that Moscow could back sanctions against Iran if it fails to take a constructive stance in international talks over its nuclear program.

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Madagascar political rivals reach government deal

Madagascar's political rivals have agreed on posts within a transitional government that will hold power until next year's elections.

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2 tickets win UK's largest lottery payout

European lottery officials say two British ticketholders have shared a jackpot of 90 million pounds ($150 million) — the largest lottery prizes ever paid out in the United Kingdom.

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Iran lawmaker: No shipment of uranium abroad

A top Iranian lawmaker has rejected the possibility of Iran shipping uranium abroad for further enrichment.

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Ida returns to tropical storm strength

Ida has become a tropical storm again, with top winds of 45 mph (72 kph), as it swirls in the Caribbean on a track that could bring it to the U.S. Gulf Coast next week.

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US: More foreign troops certain in new Afghan plan

A top Pentagon official says President Barack Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan will be certain to include reinforcements of foreign troops.

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Bo Bae Song leads Mizuno Classic

South Korea's Bo Bae Song birdied the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead in the Mizuno Classic.

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Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs

Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

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Kaman leads Clippers in 118-90 win

Chris Kaman had 22 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak in the Oakland Arena with a 118-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

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Court upholds removal of man after Nazi salute

A federal appeals court has ruled that Santa Cruz City Council members did not violate a man's rights when they ordered him removed from a council meeting after he made a one-armed Nazi salute.

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Colts put CB Jackson, S Sanders on IR

The injury bug is still haunting the Indianapolis Colts.

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Guard arrested for torture in Tijuana prison riots

Mexican police caught a prison official who spent a year on the run from charges of killing a 19-year-old inmate, whose beating death sparked riots that left nearly two dozen dead, including two American prisoners.

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Richards, Morrow send Stars past Canucks

Brad Richards scored midway through the second period, Brenden Morrow added a third-period power-play goal, and the Dallas Stars beat Vancouver 2-1 despite a 45-save performance by Canucks rookie Cory Schneider on Friday night.

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Bosh leads Raptors in 107-90 win over Hornets

Chris Bosh scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors used a 27-4 run in the third quarter to take control of a 107-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

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Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies

Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.

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Vatican official seeks more access to Cuban media

A senior Vatican official said Friday he has asked Cuba's government to allow the Roman Catholic Church more access to mass media, saying Cubans are a religious people and should be given broadcast access to their pastors.

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Howard, Magic hold off Pistons 110-103

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic hold off Charlie Villanueva and the Detroit Pistons 110-103 Friday night.

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Carcillo, Emery lead Flyers past Sabres

Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night.

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Cardiologist and Boston Sci exec Baim dies at 60

Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.

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Iguodala scores 16 to lift 76ers over Nets 97-94

Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers did just enough to win.

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Several hundred gather at Fort Hood vigil

Several hundred people gathered at a base stadium where the Army's chief chaplain offered prayers for families and victims of the shooting rampage that left 13 dead and 30 wounded at Fort Hood, Texas.

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Blake scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes

Jason Blake scored on a power play with 8:24 left and Jonas Gustavsson made 34 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs win for the second time in 14 games this season, 3-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

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NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies

Art D'Lugoff (Duh-LOO'-guhf), who owned the famed Village Gate nightclub in New York City, has died. He was 85.

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A-Rod, champion Yankees honored at Knicks game

Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Madison Square Garden finally had some champions on the court again.

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Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge

The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.

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