AP – It was still dark outside when a spidery man in his underwear answered the knock at the factory door, releasing a wave of heat and gritty smoke from the noisy room behind him.
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Indian power thieves keep enforcers on the hunt
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AP – The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Night of barbecue, fireworks on tap at White House
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AP – Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island’s annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks.
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Chestnut wins NY hot dog eating match
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AP – Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb.
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Yankees catcher Posada back in lineup
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AP – Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.
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Serena tops Venus in Wimbledon final
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AFP – Two US soldiers and seven Afghan policemen were killed in separate explosions Saturday, highlighting the level of violence faced by Marines pressing one of the biggest assaults in eight years.
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Two US soldiers, seven Afghan police die in blasts
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AP – Rafa Echenique of Argentina held onto his lead at the French Open on Saturday, shooting a 1-under 70 for a one-stroke advantage over Martin Kaymer of Germany after the third round.
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Echenique leads after 3rd round of French Open
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AP – When he hired Itzhak Perlman as artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic in 2007, Joshua Worby thought he’d hit a grand slam.
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Recession adds to challenges for suburban arts
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