AP Worldstream back issues from Monday, July 7:
Lee Seon-hwa Lee birdies 18th to win NW Arkansas Championship by a stroke
Jul 07, 2008; ... Lee Seon-hwa birdied the final hole for 4-under 68 and a one-stroke victory over Jane Park and Meena Lee on Sunday in the U.S. LPGA Tour's NW Arkansas Championship. Meena Lee (70) had a chance to tie on 18, but missed a 15-foot birdie putt. Park shot a 62 and was tied for ...
Lee Seon-hwa Lee birdies 18th to win NW Arkansas Championship by a stroke
Jul 07, 2008; ... Lee Seon-hwa birdied the final hole for 4-under 68 and a one-stroke victory over Jane Park and Meena Lee on Sunday in the U.S. LPGA Tour's NW Arkansas Championship. Meena Lee (70) had a chance to tie on 18, but missed a 15-foot birdie putt. Park shot a 62 and was tied for ...
Monday, July 14
Jul 07, 2008; ... Today is Monday, July 14, the 196th day of 2008. There are 170 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1536 - France signs Treaty of Lyons with Portugal for attack on Spain. 1544 - England's King Henry VIII crosses to Calais to join Holy Roman ...
ATMs and spitting bans; Beijing's remarkable Olympic makeover begins on its sidewalks
Jul 07, 2008 ... EDITOR'S NOTE _ John Leicester was an Associated Press correspondent in Beijing from 1996 to 2002. Now based in Paris, he returned on assignment this summer and found a city transformed. %byline(By JOHN LEICESTER%) %bytitle(Associated Press Writer%) ...
ATMs and spitting bans; Beijing's remarkable Olympic makeover begins on its sidewalks
Jul 07, 2008 ... EDITOR'S NOTE _ John Leicester was an Associated Press correspondent in Beijing from 1996 to 2002. Now based in Paris, he returned on assignment this summer and found a city transformed. By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) _ Faced with my blank ...
Under tight security, G-8 leaders face expectations on climate, oil and Zimbabwe
Jul 07, 2008; ... The world's top industrialized nations faced demands at their annual summit Monday to reinvigorate the stumbling world economy, push ahead languishing climate change talks, and make good on pledges to battle poverty and hunger. Leaders from the Group of Eight _ the United States, ...
Under tight security, G-8 leaders face expectations on climate, oil and Zimbabwe
Jul 07, 2008; ... The world's top industrialized nations faced demands at their annual summit Monday to reinvigorate the stumbling world economy, push ahead languishing climate change talks, and make good on pledges to battle poverty and hunger. Leaders from the Group of Eight _ the United States, ...
Afghan officials accuse US fighters of hitting wedding party, killing up to 27
Jul 07, 2008; ... Officials said fighter aircraft battling militants accidentally killed up to 27 Afghans walking to a wedding ceremony in eastern Afghanistan, the second military attack in three days with reports of civilian deaths. The Afghan officials based their account on reports from villagers by ...
Afghan officials accuse US fighters of hitting wedding party, killing up to 27
Jul 07, 2008; ... Officials said fighter aircraft battling militants accidentally killed up to 27 Afghans walking to a wedding ceremony in eastern Afghanistan, the second military attack in three days with reports of civilian deaths. The Afghan officials based their account on reports from villagers by ...
Suicide blast in Islamabad targets police; 15 people killed on key anniversary
Jul 07, 2008; ... A suicide bomber targeted a group of police officers in Pakistan's capital, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens the same day thousands of Islamists marked the one-year anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on a mosque nearby. Sunday's blast _ the deadliest in Islamabad ...
Suicide blast in Islamabad targets police; 15 people killed on key anniversary
Jul 07, 2008; ... A suicide bomber targeted a group of police officers in Pakistan's capital, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens the same day thousands of Islamists marked the one-year anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on a mosque nearby. Sunday's blast _ the deadliest in Islamabad ...
Father of soldier killed in Iraq wins Pentagon contract for bomb-busting robots
Jul 07, 2008; ... The knock on Brian Hart's door came at 6 a.m. An Army colonel, a priest and a police officer had come to tell Hart and his wife that their 20-year-old son had been killed when his military vehicle was ambushed in Iraq. Brian Hart didn't channel his grief quietly. Committed to ...
Father of soldier killed in Iraq wins Pentagon contract for bomb-busting robots
Jul 07, 2008; ... The knock on Brian Hart's door came at 6 a.m. An Army colonel, a priest and a police officer had come to tell Hart and his wife that their 20-year-old son had been killed when his military vehicle was ambushed in Iraq. Brian Hart didn't channel his grief quietly. Committed to ...
Be they Obamas or McCains, scrutiny and opportunity awaits the next presidential children
Jul 07, 2008; ... Young Tad Lincoln ...
Shooting kills U.N. official, wounds 2 others, in Somalia
Jul 07, 2008; ... Gunmen opened fire on people leaving a mosque in Somalia's capital, killing one of the country's senior U.N. officials and wounding his son and another man, a witness and a family member said. Attacks on officials, including those working for the U.N. or aid agencies, are common in ...
Shooting kills U.N. official, wounds 2 others, in Somalia
Jul 07, 2008; ... Gunmen opened fire on people leaving a mosque in Somalia's capital, killing one of the country's senior U.N. officials and wounding his son and another man, a witness and a family member said. Attacks on officials, including those working for the U.N. or aid agencies, are common in ...
Be they Obamas or McCains, scrutiny and opportunity awaits the next presidential children
Jul 07, 2008; ... Young Tad Lincoln herded goats into a White House sitting room. Quentin Roosevelt rammed his wagon into a historic painting. John Kennedy Jr. had to be scooped out of a hiding place in his father's desk. Amy Carter famously brought a book to a state dinner. And teenager Susan Ford, in ...
WORLD SPORTS at 0000 GMT
Jul 07, 2008 ... TENNIS: WIMBLEDON: Nadal beats Federer to win title in five-set thriller WIMBLEDON, England _ Rafael Nadal ends Roger Federer's five-year reign at Wimbledon on Sunday, winning a riveting, five-set marathon to claim his first title at the All England Club and signal a ...
Former rugby league international Tahu picked in Wallaby squad for Tri-Nations
Jul 07, 2008 ... Former rugby league international Timana Tahu has been named in his first Australian rugby squad for the forthcoming Tri-Nations tournament. Tahu was picked Monday in Australia's 30-man squad after starring for Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup, scoring twice in Sunday's 21-18 ...
Former rugby league international Tahu picked in Wallaby squad for Tri-Nations
Jul 07, 2008 ... Former rugby league international Timana Tahu has been named in his first Australian rugby squad for the forthcoming Tri-Nations tournament. Tahu was picked Monday in Australia's 30-man squad after starring for Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup, scoring twice in Sunday's 21-18 ...
2 retired generals formally arrested in Turkish probe into alleged coup plot
Jul 07, 2008; ... Two retired generals were jailed in connection with an alleged plot to topple Turkey's Islamic-rooted government, the highest-ranking ex-soldiers detained as part of the probe, a news report said. The two, arrested late Saturday, were among 21 people rounded up in the past week in the ...
2 retired generals formally arrested in Turkish probe into alleged coup plot
Jul 07, 2008; ... Two retired generals were jailed in connection with an alleged plot to topple Turkey's Islamic-rooted government, the highest-ranking ex-soldiers detained as part of the probe, a news report said. The two, arrested late Saturday, were among 21 people rounded up in the past week in the ...
Marcos saves penalty, Palmeiras draws Atletico Mineiro 1-1 in Brazilian league
Jul 07, 2008; ... Veteran goalkeeper Marcos saved a penalty kick to help Palmeiras salvage a 1-1 draw against Atletico Mineiro and extend its unbeaten streak to four matches in the Brazilian league on Sunday. Flamengo stayed atop the standings with a 3-0 rout of Nautico at Maracana stadium on Saturday, ...
Marcos saves penalty, Palmeiras draws Atletico Mineiro 1-1 in Brazilian league
Jul 07, 2008; ... Veteran goalkeeper Marcos saved a penalty kick to help Palmeiras salvage a 1-1 draw against Atletico Mineiro and extend its unbeaten streak to four matches in the Brazilian league on Sunday. Flamengo stayed atop the standings with a 3-0 rout of Nautico at Maracana stadium on Saturday, ...
City stranded in Central Asian steppes marks 10th anniversary as Kazakshtan's capital
Jul 07, 2008; ... Kazakhs flocked to gleaming, grandiose _ and isolated _ Astana to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city's designation as the capital of the vast Central Asian nation. Public celebrations over the past several ...
City stranded in Central Asian steppes marks 10th anniversary as Kazakshtan's capital
Jul 07, 2008; ... Kazakhs flocked to gleaming, grandiose _ and isolated _ Astana to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city's designation as the capital of the vast Central Asian nation. Public celebrations over the past several weeks have included all-day concerts and special sporting events. City ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez 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 ...
Britain calls for sanctions in the face of Zimbabwean president's defiance
Jul 07, 2008; ... Britain called for tough action as well as talk in the face of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's defiance and signs of disunity among his opposition. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged South Africa and the rest of the international community on Sunday to "unite ...
Longoria homers, Rays beat Royals for seventh straight victory
Jul 07, 2008 ... Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 9-2 Sunday for their seventh straight win. James Shields (7-5) gave up two runs and four hits over seven innings to win his third consecutive start. He struck out eight and ...
Longoria homers, Rays beat Royals for seventh straight victory
Jul 07, 2008 ... Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 9-2 Sunday for their seventh straight win. James Shields (7-5) gave up two runs and four hits over seven innings to win his third consecutive start. He struck out eight and ...
LPGA NW Arkansas Championship Scores
Jul 07, 2008 ... Lee Seon-hwa, $255,000 64-69-68_201 Jane Park, $133,62471-69-62_202 Meena Lee, $133,62467-65-70_202 Karen Stupples, $65,508...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
UAE cancels billions of dollars of Iraqi debt, names new ambassador to Baghdad
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 ...
UAE cancels billions of dollars of Iraqi debt, names new ambassador to Baghdad
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 ...
Cool, damp weather helps firefighters battle vast Santa Barbara fire
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 ...
Cool, damp weather helps firefighters battle vast Santa Barbara fire
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 ...
Brooklyn church prays for gospel singing pastor Timothy Wright; mourns his wife, grandson
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 ...
Brooklyn church prays for gospel singing pastor Timothy Wright; mourns his wife, grandson
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 ...
Hamilton overcomes rain, rivals to prevail at Silverstone
Jul 07, 2008; ... Lewis Hamilton said the conditions were so bad at the rain-soaked British Grand Prix he couldn't see through his visor. It really didn't matter since he was so far ahead of his rivals, they couldn't see him at all. McLaren's British driver, who wasted a 12-point lead in the ...
Hamilton overcomes rain, rivals to prevail at Silverstone
Jul 07, 2008; ... Lewis Hamilton said the conditions were so bad at the rain-soaked British Grand Prix he couldn't see through his visor. It really didn't matter since he was so far ahead of his rivals, they couldn't see him at all. McLaren's British driver, who wasted a 12-point lead in the ...
Obama, McCain try to appeal to Hispanic voters, Obama also traveling to southern states
Jul 07, 2008 ... Both John McCain and Barack Obama will be trying to appeal to Hispanic voters this week, a growing group in American politics that is expected to play a role in a number of swing states. The two candidates, who appeared at one Hispanic-sponsored event in late June, will both be ...
Obama, McCain try to appeal to Hispanic voters, Obama also traveling to southern states
Jul 07, 2008 ... Both John McCain and Barack Obama will be trying to appeal to Hispanic voters this week, a growing group in American politics that is expected to play a role in a number of swing states. The two candidates, who appeared at one Hispanic-sponsored event in late June, will both be ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger linked to Madonna
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger linked to Madonna
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
Australia to play Netherlands in football friendly
Jul 07, 2008 ... Australia will play South Africa and the Netherlands in two international friendlies in the leadup to its World Cup Asian qualifying series, Football Federation Australia said Monday. Australia will play the Netherlands in Eindhoven on Sept. 6 _ four days before taking on Uzbekistan ...
Australia to play Netherlands in football friendly
Jul 07, 2008 ... Australia will play South Africa and the Netherlands in two international friendlies in the leadup to its World Cup Asian qualifying series, Football Federation Australia said Monday. Australia will play the Netherlands in Eindhoven on Sept. 6 _ four days before taking on Uzbekistan ...
Despite isolated locale, protesters, police provide backdrop for G-8 summit
Jul 07, 2008; ... In Germany, it took water cannons and police on horses to drive them back. In Russia, they were rounded up and detained before they could even gather. They broke through the barriers in Italy _ and one demonstrator was shot dead. When the leaders of the industrialized world hold their ...
Despite isolated locale, protesters, police provide backdrop for G-8 summit
Jul 07, 2008; ... In Germany, it took water cannons and police on horses to drive them back. In Russia, they were rounded up and detained before they could even gather. They broke through the barriers in Italy _ and one demonstrator was shot dead. When the leaders of the industrialized world hold their ...
Nadal dethrones five-time champ at Wimbledon in five-set epic
Jul 07, 2008; ... With darkness enveloping Centre Court and the clock showing 9:15 p.m., Rafael Nadal watched as Roger Federer's errant forehand settled into the net, ending what may have been the greatest men's final on the greatest stage in tennis. With that, Nadal flopped onto his back on the ...
National League Standings
Jul 07, 2008; ... W L Pct GB Philadelphia 48 41 .539 _ Florida 45 43 .511 2 1/2 New York 44 44 .500 3 1/2 Atlanta...
National League Leaders
Jul 07, 2008; ... BATTING_CJones, Atlanta, .388; Pujols, St. Louis, .350; Berkman, Houston, .349; Holliday, Colorado, .343; Nady, Pittsburgh, .321; CGuzman, Washington, .313; Theriot, Chicago, .312. RUNS_HRamirez, Florida, 76; Berkman, Houston, 74; Utley, Philadelphia, 65; JReyes, New York, 64; ...
National League Leaders
Jul 07, 2008; ... BATTING_CJones, Atlanta, .388; Pujols, St. Louis, .350; Berkman, Houston, .349; Holliday, Colorado, .343; Nady, Pittsburgh, .321; CGuzman, Washington, .313; Theriot, Chicago, .312. RUNS_HRamirez, Florida, 76; Berkman, Houston, 74; Utley, Philadelphia, 65; JReyes, New York, 64; ...
Moving opera: Audience rolls down tracks during "Die Soldaten" at Park Avenue Armory
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 ...
Moving opera: Audience rolls down tracks during "Die Soldaten" at Park Avenue Armory
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 ...
Cubs rebound to beat Cardinals 7-1, take two of three from St. Louis
Jul 07, 2008 ... Aramis Ramirez had two hits and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a final-inning loss a day earlier to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Sunday. Geovany Soto hit his 15th homer and Derrek Lee had three hits and an RBI for Major League Baseball's National League Central ...
Essence Festival closes with Mary J. Blige, Chris Rock and thousands of their closest friends
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 people who attended. One festival-goer, Danae Green, ...
Essence Festival closes with Mary J. Blige, Chris Rock and thousands of their closest friends
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 people who attended. One festival-goer, Danae Green, ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger linked to Madonna
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
Reports: Cynthia Rodriguez to file for divorce from Yankees slugger linked to Madonna
Jul 07, 2008 ... The wife of Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who has reportedly been linked with pop superstar Madonna, 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 ...
Felix an easy Olympic entrant in 200
Jul 07, 2008; ... Allyson Felix felt no final-day pressure at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Wallace Spearmon, Jenn Stuczynski and Marshevet Hooker did _ all having to endure their share of bumps, bruises and thumping hearts before their Olympic qualifications were assured Sunday. ...
Poll: Colombian president's popularity soars after hostage rescue
Jul 07, 2008 ... Eighty-seven percent of Colombians approve of the job President Alvaro Uribe is doing after a bold hostage rescue that freed 15 captives _ including three Americans, according to a poll released Sunday. The Ipsos-Napoleon Franco poll, conducted for the Colombian newspaper El ...
Poll: Colombian president's popularity soars after hostage rescue
Jul 07, 2008 ... Eighty-seven percent of Colombians approve of the job President Alvaro Uribe is doing after a bold hostage rescue that freed 15 captives _ including three Americans, according to a poll released Sunday. The Ipsos-Napoleon Franco poll, conducted for the Colombian newspaper El ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008; ... Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That was not enough for her. 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 ...
Torres sets another American record to win 50 free
Jul 07, 2008; ... Dara Torres already knew she was going to the Olympics. That was not enough for her. 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 ...