Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in 2 hours, 49 minutes. Venus Williams needed only 51 minutes to overwhelm Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 and reach her eighth Wimbledon final.
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Venus Williams, Serena Williams to meet in Wimbledon women's final
Posted by sportsfan 6 hours agoMarines told to make history in south Afghanistan - Washington Post
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Times OnlineMarines told to make history in south AfghanistanWashington PostGARMSIR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of US Marines were told they were about to make history before they set out on Thursday to wrest control of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province away from the Taliban. ...US operation aims to smooth road for Afghan electionsChristian Science MonitorMassive US Offensive Targets Taliban in Southern AfghanistanVoice of AmericaAmerican soldier feared captured in AfghanistanThe Associated Pressguardian.co.uk -Xinhua -NPRall 2,953 news articles »
US Marines launch major Afghanistan assault - Reuters
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Voice of AmericaUS Marines launch major Afghanistan assaultReutersGARMSIR, Afghanistan, July 2 (Reuters) - Thousands of US Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan river valley on Thursday, launching the biggest military offensive of Barack Obama's presidency. The Marines say Operation ...US Opens Strike Against Taliban in Afghanistan Opium RegionBloombergUS launches 'major operation' in AfghanistanCNNUS on Massive Offensive in AfghanistanVoice of AmericaAFP -Telegraph.co.uk -Xinhuaall 1,489 news articles »
Sources: Detroit Pistons agree with both Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
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The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday.
US Marines Launch Assault in Afghanistan - New York Times
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ABC NewsUS Marines Launch Assault in AfghanistanNew York TimesKABUL, Afghanistan — Almost 4000 United States Marines, backed by helicopter gunships, pushed into the volatile Helmand River valley in southwestern Afghanistan early Thursday morning to try to take back the region from Taliban ...Q+A: The new US strategy in AfghanistanReutersMajor military operation under way in AfghanistanThe Associated Press'major operation' in AfghanistanCNNBBC News -Bloomberg -AFPall 603 news articles »
Roger Federer, Andy Murray win; Tommy Haas beats Novak Djokovic to reach Wimbledon semifinals
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Roger Federer reached his 21st consecutive Grand Slam semifinal by beating Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (3) at Wimbledon.
Ousted Honduran President Travels to Panama - Voice of America
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BBC NewsOusted Honduran President Travels to PanamaVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya traveled Wednesday to Panama, after he delayed plans to return to his own country, where he faces the threat of arrest. Mr. Zelaya is to attend the inauguration of incoming Panamanian President ...OAS threatens to oust Honduras if president not returned to powerLos Angeles TimesHonduras Coup Thrusts Chavez Into Spotlight Once AgainWashington PostHonduran coup leader to AP: Zelaya won't returnThe Associated PressChristian Science Monitor -AFP -Wall Street Journalall 9,251 news articles »
O's erase 9-run deficit in 7th, 8th to stun BoSox
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Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, an 11-10 win Tuesday night before a mixture of delirious hometown fans and stunned Red Sox backers.
Losing Honduras, Zelaya Wins Outside Support - New York Times
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ABC NewsLosing Honduras, Zelaya Wins Outside SupportNew York TimesTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Manuel Zelaya was close to slipping into Honduran history books as a former president with ideas as large as his signature Stetson hat, but nowhere near enough political consensus to remake his troubled country. ...RPT-OAS delivers 72-hour ultimatum to HondurasReutersInterim Honduran leader vows Zelaya won't returnThe Associated PressDeadline for Honduras over leaderBBC NewsAFP -Los Angeles Times -Washington Postall 8,768 news articles »
Venus Williams beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach Wimbledon semifinals
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Third seed Venus Williams stayed resolutely on course for a third straight Wimbledon title with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in their quarterfinal.
Ousted Honduran leader unites world, divides country - Reuters
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Times OnlineOusted Honduran leader unites world, divides countryReutersTEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has united much of the world behind him since he was toppled by his army, but the cowboy hat-wearing timber magnate remains a divisive figure ...Interim Honduran leader vows Zelaya won't returnThe Associated PressSupport for Ousted Honduran President Raises QuestionsFOXNewsUS treads careful path on HondurasBBC NewsXinhua -Christian Science Monitor -Voice of Americaall 7,714 news articles »
Michael Curry fired as Detroit Pistons coach
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The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry as coach, the team announced Tuesday.
Iraqis celebrate US troops' pullback - Christian Science Monitor
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msnbc.comIraqis celebrate US troops' pullbackChristian Science MonitorAmid a huge display of national pride, some expressed concerns that violence could spike again. By Jane Arraf | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor Baghdad - Iraqis celebrated taking back full control of their streets on Tuesday, ...Car bomb ends party mood in IraqTimes OnlineBombing in Kirkuk, as Iraqi Security Forces Assume Control of CitiesVoice of AmericaUS Combat Troops Exit Iraqi Cities Amid CelebrationBloombergBBC News -New York Times -Reutersall 3,561 news articles »
US combat troops to withdraw from Iraq cities - Reuters
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guardian.co.ukUS combat troops to withdraw from Iraq citiesReutersBAGHDAD, June 30 (Reuters) - US combat troops prepared to leave the last of Iraq's cities on Tuesday, a move hailed by Iraqi authorities as restoring sovereignty and applauded by Iraqis even though they fear it may leave them more ...US forces pull out of Iraq's citiesAljazeera.netFour US soldiers killed in IraqBBC NewsUS military says 4 soldiers killed in Baghdadguardian.co.ukABC News -Voice of America -AFPall 2,655 news articles »
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