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• Sinn Fein to attend Royal events

  17-05-2015 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein is to be represented at events during Prince Charles's visit to Ireland this week, president Gerry Adams says.
  
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• McIlroy finishes at 21 under, wins Wells Fargo Championship

  17-05-2015 23:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy became the first two-time winner in the Wells Fargo Championship with a dominating seven-shot victory Sunday over Webb Simpson and Patrick Rodgers.
  
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• Situation in Iraq's Ramadi 'fluid,' too early to say if Islamic State in control: U.S.

  17-05-2015 23:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Pentagon said on Sunday it was monitoring reports of continued fighting in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi and that the situation remained "fluid and contested," despite an assertion by Islamic State militants that they had seized full control there. "It is too early to make definitive statements about the situation on the ground there at this time," said Defense Department spokeswoman Maureen Schumann when asked if the United States had confirmed Islamic State's statement that Ramadi, the
  
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• Officials: Saudi-led coalition airstrikes resume in Yemen

  17-05-2015 23:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials and witnesses say Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeting Shiite rebels have resumed in the southern port city of Aden after the end of a five-day humanitarian ceasefire.
  
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• Messi marvelous as Barca made champs

  17-05-2015 23:51 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Barcelona reign in Spain once more thanks to a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon Sunday.
  
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• 'Terrible Day,' as Iraq Says City of Ramadi Falls to ISIS

  17-05-2015 23:50 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Claim comes one day after U.S. announced killing of an ISIS leader.
  
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• Lorenzo lights up Le Mans

  17-05-2015 23:50 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Jorge Lorenzo clinched his second successive MotoGP victory Sunday with a metronomic ride in front of 93,500 spectators at France's famous Le Mans circuit .
  
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• Nine dead, several injured in Texas biker shooting: reports

  17-05-2015 23:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nine people were killed and several injured Sunday after a shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco, Texas, local media reported. Fighting broke out in a restaurant parking lot between three rival groups, with some members using clubs and knives before pulling guns, according to Sergeant W. Patrick Swanton, speaking to CBS affiliate KWTX. Waco police said on Facebook that no officers were injured in the deadly incident, without immediately providing further details. The fighting apparently sta
  
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• Ukraine captures 'Russian soldiers'

  17-05-2015 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ukraine's military says it has captured two Russian soldiers - reportedly members of elite special forces - fighting with rebels in eastern Ukraine.
  
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• Maggert beats Sutherland in playoff at Regions Tradition

  17-05-2015 23:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Maggert won the Regions Tradition on Sunday for his first Champions Tour major title, beating Kevin Sutherland with a 3-foot par putt on the first hole of a playoff.
  
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• Coalition air strikes resume on Yemen's Aden

  17-05-2015 23:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Coalition air strikes resumed against rebel positions in Yemen's main southern city Aden after a five-day ceasefire expired late Sunday, army officials said. Air raids hit the rebel-held presidential palace in Aden as well as a base of the pro-rebel special forces in Yemen's second city, military officials and witnesses said. The raids come despite calls by UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed for an extension of the humanitarian ceasefire that expired at 2000 GMT.
  
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• Police: 9 dead in Texas shooting involving rival biker gangs

  17-05-2015 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WACO, Texas (AP) — A shooting involving rival biker gangs at a Central Texas restaurant has left nine people dead and some others injured.
  
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• Waco shooting: Nine reported dead in Texas shootout between rival biker gangs

  17-05-2015 23:20
  
  Nine people were shot dead as rival motorcycle gangs clashed in a car park in Waco, Texas.
  
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• Waco shooting: Nine dead in Texas shootout between rival biker gangs in Twin Peaks restaurant car park

  17-05-2015 23:20
  
  Nine people were shot dead as rival motorcycle gangs clashed in a car park in Waco, Texas.
  
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• Texas shooting: Nine dead in Waco shootout between rival biker gangs in Twin Peaks restaurant car park

  17-05-2015 23:20
  
  Nine people were shot dead as rival motorcycle gangs clashed in a car park in Waco, Texas.
  
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• Nine dead, several injured in Texas shooting: reports

  17-05-2015 23:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Washington (AFP) - Nine people were killed and several injured Sunday after a shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco, Texas, local media reported.
  
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• Multiple fatalities reported in Texas biker gang shooting

  17-05-2015 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WACO, Texas (AP) — Multiple people have died in a shooting involving rival biker gangs at a Central Texas restaurant that sent patrons and employees running for cover.
  
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• Amtrak to restore Philadelphia-New York service Monday

  17-05-2015 23:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Amtrak will restore service between Philadelphia and New York at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, the passenger rail service said on Sunday, following last week's fatal train derailment. The derailment on Tuesday night in Philadelphia killed eight passengers and sent more than 200 to hospitals. (Reporting by Peter Cooney in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)
  
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• Amtrak to restore full Northeast Corridor service Monday

  17-05-2015 23:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
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• Amtrak engineer made no report of object hitting windshield before crash: NTSB

  17-05-2015 23:06 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. federal investigators have found no record that the engineer of the Amtrak commuter train that crashed in Philadelphia last week reported an object hit his locomotive in the minutes before it derailed, a U.S. official said on Sunday. The comment by Robert Sumwalt, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, comes as investigators are looking to explain what caused a circular pattern of damage found on the locomotive's windshield after
  
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• How match fixers can cripple a sport

  17-05-2015 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The financial penalties of sport match-fixing
  
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• Islamic state militants say in full control of Iraq's Ramadi: statement

  17-05-2015 22:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State said its fighters had taken full control over the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday after overrunning a military base on the edge of the western provincial capital. In a statement, the group said it had seized tanks and killed "dozens of apostates", referring to Iraqi security forces. (Reporting by Ali Abdelaty; Writing by Isabel Coles)
  
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• Pitch Perfect 2 tops US box office

  17-05-2015 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The a capella comedy, starring Rebel Wilson, beats Mad Max reboot Fury Road to the US box office top spot.
  
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• Braves' Miller loses no-hitter at final out

  17-05-2015 22:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Shelby Miller's bid to become the first Atlanta Braves pitcher in 21 years to throw a no-hitter ended Sunday at the final out. Miller had retired 26 Miami Marlins batters without giving up a hit before surrendering a first-pitch single up the middle to Justin Bour with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Miller, a righty, then gave up another single to Dee Gordon on a ground ball behind second base before inducing Martin Prado to pop up for the final out in the 6-0, two-hit victory.
  
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• Yemen cease-fire ends between rebels, Saudi-led coalition

  17-05-2015 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  
  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — With no extension announced, a five-day humanitarian cease-fire in Yemen ended Sunday night, with both civilians and aid organizations wondering if airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition targeting Shiite rebels there would resume.
  
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• Burundi leader in al-Shabab warning

  17-05-2015 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza warns of an Islamist threat to his country in one of his first appearances since a failed coup against him.
  
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• Five-day Yemen truce ends with no word on extension

  17-05-2015 22:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Riyadh (AFP) - A five-day truce to allow aid into war-ravaged Yemen ended at 2000 GMT on Sunday with no immediate word from the Saudi-led coalition about whether it would be extended.
  
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• Atlético Madrid 0-1 Barcelona

  17-05-2015 22:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barcelona clinch the Spanish title for the 23rd time as Lionel Messi's strike secures a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
  
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• NASA Finds Antarctic Ice Just Years From Disintegration

  17-05-2015 22:15 via feeds.nbcnews.com
  
  The last intact section of one of Antarctica's mammoth ice shelves is weakening fast and will likely disintegrate completely by 2020.
  
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• Yemen cease-fire between rebels, Saudi-led coalition ends

  17-05-2015 22:14 via news.yahoo.com
  
  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — With no extension announced, a five-day humanitarian cease-fire in Yemen between Shiite rebels and a Saudi-led coalition ended Sunday night.
  
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• Iraqi City of Ramadi 'Has Fallen' to ISIS: Official

  17-05-2015 22:07 via feeds.nbcnews.com
  
  ISIS took control of the Iraqi city of Ramadi Sunday, dealing a strategic blow to Iraqi forces trying to push ISIS fighters out of key cities.
  
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• Barcelona claim La Liga title

  17-05-2015 22:07 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Barcelona reign in Spain once more thanks to a title-clinching 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon Sunday.
  
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• With no extension announced, Yemen cease-fire between Shiite rebels, Saudi-led coalition ends

  17-05-2015 22:02 via news.yahoo.com
  
  SANAA, Yemen (AP) — With no extension announced, Yemen cease-fire between Shiite rebels, Saudi-led coalition ends.
  
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• Redmond fired as manager of Marlins after sweep by Braves

  17-05-2015 22:01 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Mike Redmond has been fired as manager of the Miami Marlins, a team off to a disappointing 16-22 start after an aggressive offseason.
  
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• Biden urges Yale grads to question judgment, not motives

  17-05-2015 21:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden has urged graduating Yale University students to question the judgment of others, but not their motives to build consensus.
  
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• U.S. Marines Killed in Copter Crash Over Nepal Named

  17-05-2015 21:59 via feeds.nbcnews.com
  
  The six U.S. Marines who died in a helicopter crash while supporting earthquake relief efforts in Nepal were identified Sunday morning.
  
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• Ukraine says 2 Russian officers captured near rebel area

  17-05-2015 21:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian military spokesman says government forces have captured two Russian officers who were operating in the rebel-controlled area.
  
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• ISIS takes over key Iraqi city

  17-05-2015 21:54 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Iraqi forces pulled out of Ramadi, officials said, leaving the city near Baghdad in the hands of ISIS.
  
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• How distaste of LGBT people in Egypt has turned into state-sponsored persecution

  17-05-2015 21:52
  
  Whenever protests are planned and the Egyptian tanks roll into Cairo’s main squares, Mariam, 25, takes a longer route to work, the one that avoids the police checkpoints. Her ID carries the name she was born with (a boy’s name) and a number that signals her original gender (male). These details are not easily changed, and they could get her arrested.
  
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• Braves' Miller flirt with no-hitter and beats Marlins 6-0

  17-05-2015 21:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Shelby Miller's no-hit bid ended with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday when Justin Bour singled sharply up the middle, and the Atlanta Braves right-hander pitched a two-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins that completed a three-game sweep.
  
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• CANNES WATCH: Focus acquires new Tom Ford film

  17-05-2015 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CANNES, France (AP) — Tom Ford's second film has been acquired by Focus Features in the biggest sale yet at Cannes.
  
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• Taiwan teen gored by bison at US park

  17-05-2015 21:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A 16-year-old Taiwanese girl suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries after a bison gored her as she posed for a photograph at Yellowstone National Park. The US National Park Service said the teenager was attacked by the animal on Friday on a hiking trail near the park's Old Faithful Geyser when she stopped for a photo. "The girl turned her back to the bison to have her picture taken when the bison lifted its head, took a couple of steps and gored her," a statement said.
  
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• 'Pitch Perfect 2' strikes chord for record box office bow

  17-05-2015 21:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Musical comedy sequel "Pitch Perfect 2" hit the high notes at the North American box office this weekend, drowning out the noisy mayhem of action movie "Mad Max: Fury Road" to take top spot, estimated figures showed Sunday. The follow-up to the 2012 hit about a collegiate female a cappella singing group scored a stunning opening weekend in the United States and Canada, taking $70.3 million, according to data from box office tracker Exhibitor Relations. It is believed to be th
  
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• IS jihadists take Ramadi but pinned back in Palmyra

  17-05-2015 21:32 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Islamic State group sealed its capture of Ramadi Sunday after a dramatic pullout by Iraqi forces but was prevented by Syrian troops from taking the heritage site of Palmyra. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi urged government forces to hold fast in Ramadi and prevent IS from making further gains, saying they would have air cover and Shiite militia reinforcements. The effective loss of the capital of Iraq's largest province of Anbar marked one of Baghdad's worst setbacks since it
  
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• CANNES WATCH: Jane Fonda says gender pay gap 'unacceptable'

  17-05-2015 21:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CANNES, France (AP) — Jane Fonda is starring in a film at Cannes, but she also came to the film festival to pick up an honor.
  
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• Pope creates first Palestinian saints at Vatican mass

  17-05-2015 21:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Two 19th-century nuns on Sunday became the first Palestinians to gain sainthood during an open-air mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St Peter's Square attended by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas. The pontiff urged the faithful to follow the "luminous example" of the two 19th-century sisters and two others, from France and Italy, who were canonised along with them on a sunny spring morning. Marie Alphonsine Ghattas was born in 1843 in Jerusalem during its rule by the Ottoman E
  
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• Messi hands Barca 23rd Liga title

  17-05-2015 21:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona claimed their fifth La Liga title in seven years and their 23rd overall as Lionel Messi scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Exactly a year to the day since Atletico won the league in a title decider at Barca's Camp Nou, the Catalans exacted some measure of revenge to seal the first of a potential treble of trophies this season.
  
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• Generation Deaf: Doctors Warn of Dangers of Ear Buds

  17-05-2015 21:21 via feeds.nbcnews.com
  
  A steady onslaught of loud noise, particularly through ear buds, is damaging young people's hearing, although they may not realize it for years.
  
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• Messi goal clinches Barcelona's 4th league title in 6 years

  17-05-2015 21:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi scored in the 65th minute, and Barcelona clinched its fourth Spanish league title in six seasons with a 1-0 win at 2014 champion Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
  
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• Contested Iraqi city of Ramadi falls to Islamic State group

  17-05-2015 21:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group seized control of the city of Ramadi on Sunday, sending Iraqi forces racing out of the city in a major loss despite the support of U.S.-led airstrikes targeting the extremists.
  
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