AP Online back issues from Monday, July 7:
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,114
Jul 07, 2008; ... As of Sunday, July 6, 2008, at least 4,114 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. At least 3,353 died as a result of hostile action, ...
UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new ambassador
Jul 07, 2008; ... The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government. The Abu Dhabi government announced the debt relief and the ...
Mets 4, Phillies 2, 12 innings
Jul 07, 2008 ... 04Mets 4, Phillies 2, 12 innings NEW YORK @ PHILA @ ab r h bi @ab r h bi JReyes ss6 1 3 0 Werth rf 4 1 1 2 ...
Teixeira's hit in 17th inning gives Braves win
Jul 07, 2008; ... Mark Teixeira singled off the wall in left-center with the bases loaded in the 17th inning, giving the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the longest game in Turner Field history. Rain delayed the start of the game by 1 hour, 50 minutes, and solid ...
Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics
Jul 07, 2008; ... President Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid. They ...
Cooler weather helps crews battle Calif wildfire
Jul 07, 2008; ... Firefighters on Sunday took advantage of cooler, damper weather to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County as they tried to gain a foothold against the fire before the expected return of hotter, drier conditions. Moist air currents from the ocean cooled temperatures to the ...
Hazle and Leigh Smith make the US team in javelin
Jul 07, 2008 ... Mike Hazle and Leigh Smith have made the Olympic team in javelin after finishing second and fifth at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Hazle and Smith were the only two competitors with the Olympic "A" qualifying standard of 268 feet, ...
Brewers close in on deal for Indians ace Sabathia
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Brewers are extremely close to a deal to acquire Indians ace C.C. Sabathia in a trade that bolsters their rotation for a playoff push, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the trade has not been finalized and ...
Dixon's mistake helps Hunter-Reay to victory
Jul 07, 2008; ... Ryan Hunter-Reay figured the luck had to go his way eventually. Turns out Sunday was the day. Hunter-Reay got the opening he needed to earn his first IndyCar Series victory when Scott Dixon made an uncharacteristic mistake, ending his bid for a fourth straight victory on ...
Tigers score off backup catcher in 15th for win
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: the Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in ...
Felix, Lee, Hooker get spots in women's 200
Jul 07, 2008; ... Allyson Felix breezed her way to the Olympics. Marshevet Hooker _ she stumbled in. The day after Tyson Gay's untimely fall reminded everyone there are no sure things on the track, the women's 200 served up another harrowing lesson at the Olympic trials. There was no drama ...
Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics
Jul 07, 2008; ... President Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid. They ...
Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce
Jul 07, 2008 ... Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
Oliver, Trammell and Payne earn 110 hurdles spots
Jul 07, 2008 ... David Oliver has won the 110-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field trials, earning one of three Olympic spots. Oliver, the U.S. indoor champion, finished ...
A-Rod ties Mantle with 536th career home run
Jul 07, 2008 ... Alex Rodriguez tied Mickey Mantle for 13th place on the home run list, hitting No. 536 Sunday night in the New York Yankees' game against the Boston Red Sox. Rodriguez's 18th home run of the season came in the second inning against Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. A-Rod took a ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008; ... Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That's not good enough anymore. The 41-year-old Torres won the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night with another American record, giving her the chance to swim two individual events in Beijing. She's already done what no one thought ...
Dix, Crawford and Spearmon off to Beijing in 200
Jul 07, 2008 ... Walter Dix, Shawn Crawford and Wallace Spearmon have qualified for the Beijing Olympics, taking the top three spots in the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Florida State's Dix, a three-time NCAA champion, edged defending Olympic champion Crawford, finishing in ...
Vanderkaay pulls an upset in 1,500 freestyle
Jul 07, 2008 ... Peter Vanderkaay has pulled off an upset in the final race of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, beating Larsen Jensen and Erik Vendt in the 1,500-meter freestyle. Vendt had the top time in the preliminaries, while Jensen is the American record holder. But Vanderkaay beat them ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008; ... Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That's not good enough anymore. The 41-year-old Torres won the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night with another American record, giving her the chance to swim two individual events in Beijing. She's already done ...
Essence Festival wraps up in New Orleans
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Essence Music Festival wraps up its 14th year with musical performances Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome, headlined by Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige and comedian Chris Rock but that was not the only draw for thousands of festival goers. Danae Green, of Pittsburgh, Calif., ...
AP Top News at 8:01 p.m. EDT
Jul 07, 2008 ... MIAMI (AP) _ Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
Tigers 2, Mariners 1, 15 innings
Jul 07, 2008 ... 56Tigers 2, Mariners 1, 15 innings DETROIT@ SEATTLE@ ab r h bi @ab r h bi Grndrs cf 4 0 1 0 ISuzuki rf 6 0 1 0 ...
Tatis' homer in 12th lifts Mets over Phillies
Jul 07, 2008; ... Fernando Tatis hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in a game that ended more than seven hours after it started. Jayson Werth hit a two-run shot off Billy Wagner with two outs in the ninth to send ...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 07, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Texas 11, Baltimore 10 F Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 2 F...
Felix, Lee and Hooker headed to Beijing in 200
Jul 07, 2008 ... Allyson Felix has claimed a spot on the Beijing Olympics team, winning the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Felix, one of the biggest names in American track and a two-time world champion in the 200, ...
World Series of Poker crown worth roughly $9M
Jul 07, 2008; ... The top prize at the main event of the World Series of Poker will be more than $9 million this year, and about 660 players will get some piece of a $64 million prize pool, tournament officials said Sunday. About 2,500 players entered the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament Sunday, the ...
Tatis' homer in 12th lifts Mets over Phillies
Jul 07, 2008; ... Fernando Tatis hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in a game that ended more than seven hours after it started. Jayson Werth hit a two-run shot off Billy Wagner with two outs in the ninth to send ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008; ... Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That's not good enough anymore. The 41-year-old Torres won the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night with another American record, giving her the chance to swim two individual events in Beijing. She's already done what no one thought ...
Seon Hwa Lee wins NW Arkansas Championship
Jul 07, 2008; ... After a weekend of optimal scoring conditions, Seon Hwa Lee made one birdie on the back nine in the final round. That was enough. Lee birdied the final hole for a one-stroke victory over Jane Park and Meena Lee on Sunday in the LPGA Tour's NW Arkansas Championship. Seon Hwa ...
Brewers close in on deal for Indians ace Sabathia
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Brewers are extremely close to a deal to acquire Indians ace C.C. Sabathia in a trade that bolsters their rotation for a playoff push, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the trade has not been finalized and ...
NYC church prays for gospel singing pastor
Jul 07, 2008; ... The congregation led by gospel singer Timothy Wright gathered for praise and remembrance Sunday, praying for their pastor's recovery from a head-on car crash that killed his wife and grandson. The Friday crash with a driver going the wrong wan on a Pennsylvania interstate critically ...
AP Top News at 9:08 p.m. EDT
Jul 07, 2008 ... MIAMI (AP) _ Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, said the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
Teixeira's hit in 17th inning gives Braves win
Jul 07, 2008; ... Mark Teixeira singled off the wall in left-center with the bases loaded in the 17th inning, giving the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the longest game in Turner Field history. Rain delayed the start of the game by 1 hour, 50 minutes, and solid ...
AP Top News at 8:18 p.m. EDT
Jul 07, 2008 ... MIAMI (AP) _ Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
UAE cancels Iraq debt, names new ambassador
Jul 07, 2008; ... The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt Sunday and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government. The Abu Dhabi government announced the debt relief and the ...
Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce
Jul 07, 2008 ... Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, said the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the Web sites of ...
Nolan signs 2-year deal with Wild
Jul 07, 2008 ... Owen Nolan, the 36-year-old power forward who spent last season with Calgary, signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Nolan had 16 goals and 16 assists in 77 games for the Flames last season, his 16th in the NHL. He has 381 goals and 426 ...
Brewers close to deal for Sabathia
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Brewers are extremely close to a deal to acquire Indians ace C.C. Sabathia in a trade that bolsters their rotation for a playoff push, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the trade has not been finalized and ...
AP Top News at 8:51 p.m. EDT
Jul 07, 2008 ... MIAMI (AP) _ Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
Braves 7, Astros 6, 17 innings
Jul 07, 2008 ... 48Braves 7, Astros 6, 17 innings HOUSTON @ ATLANTA @ ab r h bi @ab r h bi Bourn cf 7 0 0 0 GBlnco cf 8 2 2 0...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 07, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Texas 11, Baltimore 10 F Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 2 F...
Reports: A-Rod's wife to file for divorce
Jul 07, 2008 ... Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the Web sites of ...
Tigers score off catcher in 15th to outlast M's
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: The Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in the top of ...
Brewers close to deal for Sabathia
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Brewers are extremely close to a deal to acquire Indians ace C.C. Sabathia in a trade that bolsters their rotation for a playoff push, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because the trade has not been finalized and ...
Lagat, Manzano, Lomong make 1,500 Olympic team
Jul 07, 2008 ... Bernard Lagat, who will compete as an American Olympian for the first time in Beijing, has won the 1,500 meters at the U.S. track and field trials. Lagat, the American record holder in the event, finished in 3 minutes, 40.37 seconds and will have the chance to double in ...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 07, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Texas 11, Baltimore 10 F Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 2 F...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jul 07, 2008; ... All Times Eastern American League Texas 11, Baltimore 10 F Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 2 F...
Tigers score off catcher in 15th to outlast M's
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: The Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in the top of ...
Essence Festival wraps up in New Orleans
Jul 07, 2008; ... The Essence Music Festival wraps up its 14th year with musical performances Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome, headlined by Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige and comedian Chris Rock but that was not the only draw for thousands of festival goers. Danae Green, of Pittsburgh, Calif., ...
Nadal tops Federer in 5 sets to win Wimbledon
Jul 07, 2008; ... Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes. Roger Federer sat in his changeover chair, protected from the night's chill by his ...
Wilson, Bell and Curry make Olympics' triple jump
Jul 07, 2008 ... Aarik Wilson, Kenta Bell and Rafeeq Curry have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team in the triple jump. Wilson, the 2007 indoor and outdoor U.S. champion, ...
Tigers score off backup catcher in 15th for win
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: The Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in ...
Nadal ends Federer's 5-year reign at Wimbledon
Jul 07, 2008; ... Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes. Roger Federer sat in his changeover chair, protected from the night's chill by his ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008 ... Dara Torres has set another American record at the U.S. Olympic swimming free trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle. The 41-year-old Torres got off to the third-slowest start Sunday night but was in control midway through the most furious lap in ...
Tigers score off backup catcher in 15th for win
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: The Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in ...
AP Top News at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Jul 07, 2008 ... MIAMI (AP) _ Alex Rodriguez's wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman's extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the ...
Jones, Cherry, Harper make Olympics in 100 hurdles
Jul 07, 2008 ... Lolo Jones, Damu Cherry and Dawn Harper have earned Beijing Olympics spots with the top three 100-meter hurdles finishes at the U.S. track and field trials. Jones, the world ...
Nadal ends Federer's 5-year reign at Wimbledon
Jul 07, 2008; ... Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs and handshakes. Roger Federer sat in his changeover chair, protected from the night's chill by his ...
Felix, Lee, Hooker get spots in women's 200
Jul 07, 2008; ... Allyson Felix breezed her way to the Olympics. Marshevet Hooker _ she stumbled in. The day after Tyson Gay's untimely fall reminded everyone there are no sure things on the track, the women's 200 served up another harrowing lesson at the Olympic trials. There was no drama ...
Rodriguez ties Mantle with 536th home run
Jul 07, 2008 ... Alex Rodriguez tied Mickey Mantle for 13th place on the home run list, hitting No. 536 Sunday night in the New York Yankees' game against the Boston Red Sox. Rodriguez's 18th home run of the season came in the second inning against Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. A-Rod took a ...
Audience rolls down tracks during 'Die Soldaten'
Jul 07, 2008; ... The opening note of Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten" has to be the most moving in opera when heard in David Pountney's production: The 974-seat bleacher containing the audience slowly starts to roll down train tracks in the Park Avenue Armory's Drill Hall, passing over a ...
Felix, Lee, Hooker get spots in women's 200
Jul 07, 2008; ... Allyson Felix breezed her way to the Olympics. Marshevet Hooker _ she stumbled in. The day after Tyson Gay's untimely fall reminded everyone there are no sure things in track, the women's 200 served up another harrowing lesson at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. ...
Tigers score off backup catcher in 15th for win
Jul 07, 2008; ... An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: The Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game. Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage. Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Michael Hollimon in ...
Tatis' homer in 12th lifts Mets over Phillies
Jul 07, 2008; ... Fernando Tatis hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in a game that ended more than seven hours after it started. Jayson Werth hit a two-run shot off Billy Wagner with two outs in the ninth to send ...
Stuczynski sets American record in pole vault
Jul 07, 2008 ... Jenn Stuczynski has set the American record in the pole vault, clearing 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team. Stuczynski broke the mark she'd set in May by one inch, then made two attempts to break Russian Yelena Isinbayeva's world ...