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Tenn. police rule McNair's death a homicide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair's shooting death was a homicide, police said Sunday, but authorities stopped short of saying it was a murder-suicide committed by the 20-year-old girlfriend found dead by his side. [Full Story]

Honduran military told to turn back Zelaya's jet

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Honduras' exiled president flew toward home in a Venezuelan jet in a high-stakes attempt to return to power on Sunday, even as the interim government ordered the military to turn away the plane. [Full Story]

Federer beats Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam

WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered. [Full Story]

Obama seeks new start in sagging US-Russia ties

MOSCOW - Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev end a seven-year hiatus in U.S.-Russian summitry on Monday, with each declaring his determination to further cut nuclear arsenals and repair a badly damaged relationship. [Full Story]

From Haiti, a surprise: good news about AIDS

BLANCHARD, Haiti - When Micheline Leon was diagnosed with HIV, her parents told her they would fit her for a coffin. [Full Story]

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Two monorail trains crashed early Sunday morning in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train's operator, emergency officials said. [Full Story]

Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking

WASHINGTON - Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. [Full Story]

Holiday fireworks accidents kill 4 workers

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Four people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, three of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks islands. [Full Story]

1.6M Jackson fans learn who won memorial tickets

LOS ANGELES - Who's getting the tickets? [Full Story]

Cavendish wins Tour stage; Armstrong plays it safe

BRIGNOLES, France - Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. [Full Story]


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