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  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus returns in her second round match against Dinah Pfizenmaier of Germany at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)
    Azarenka back to best in 2nd round of French Open AP - 2 hrs 2 mins ago

    Victoria Azarenka was back to her top-ranked self at the French Open on Wednesday. More »Azarenka back to best in 2nd round of French Open

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus returns in her second round match against Dinah Pfizenmaier of Germany at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

    Victoria Azarenka was back to her top-ranked self at the French Open on Wednesday.

  • Azarenka of Belarus returns the ball to Pfizenmaier of Germany during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
    Azarenka cruises into French Open third round Reuters - 2 hrs 13 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Victoria Azarenka looked more like her usual dominant self at the French Open on Wednesday when she demolished German qualifier Dinah Pfizenmaier 6-1 6-1 to ease into … More »Azarenka cruises into French Open third round

    Azarenka of Belarus returns the ball to Pfizenmaier of Germany during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

    PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Victoria Azarenka looked more like her usual dominant self at the French Open on Wednesday when she demolished German qualifier Dinah Pfizenmaier 6-1 6-1 to ease into the third round. The Belarussian, who was made to work hard in the first round against Italian Alberta Brianti, needed …

  • "Racism is unacceptable. I can't abide it," Balotelli said in an interview with France Football magazine
    I'll walk off pitch if racially abused - Balotelli AFP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    Mario Balotelli, named in Italy's 23-man squad for the European Football Championships, has threatened to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused by fans. More »I'll walk off pitch if racially abused - Balotelli

    "Racism is unacceptable. I can't abide it," Balotelli said in an interview with France Football magazine

    Mario Balotelli, named in Italy's 23-man squad for the European Football Championships, has threatened to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused by fans.

  • Brazil's Sports Minister, Aldo Rebelo, said the slogan was an invitation to citizens and visitors "to join together"
    'All in one rhythm' is Brazil 2014 slogan AFP - 3 hrs ago

    "All in one rhythm," is the official slogan of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIFA announced Tuesday, saying it would unite fans who head to the Samba nation for the football extravaganza. More »'All in one rhythm' is Brazil 2014 slogan

    Brazil's Sports Minister, Aldo Rebelo, said the slogan was an invitation to citizens and visitors "to join together"

    "All in one rhythm," is the official slogan of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIFA announced Tuesday, saying it would unite fans who head to the Samba nation for the football extravaganza.

  • Ranieri has signed a two-year deal at Monaco, with an option on a third year
    Monaco unveil Ranieri as new coach AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Italian Claudio Ranieri was on Wednesday unveiled as coach of fallen giants Monaco, who finished eighth in the French second division last season. More »Monaco unveil Ranieri as new coach

    Ranieri has signed a two-year deal at Monaco, with an option on a third year

    Italian Claudio Ranieri was on Wednesday unveiled as coach of fallen giants Monaco, who finished eighth in the French second division last season.

  • USA's Serena Williams reacts shortly before losing to France's Virginie Razzano during their first round match in the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
    Serena Williams lets big lead slip at French Open AP - 3 hrs ago

    Even after 13 Grand Slam championships and dozens of other titles, Serena Williams is capable of throwing away a big lead. More »Serena Williams lets big lead slip at French Open

    USA's Serena Williams reacts shortly before losing to France's Virginie Razzano during their first round match in the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

    Even after 13 Grand Slam championships and dozens of other titles, Serena Williams is capable of throwing away a big lead.

  • San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
    Parker leads Spurs to 2-0 series lead AP - 4 hrs ago

    Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs are making this look way too easy. More »Parker leads Spurs to 2-0 series lead

    San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

    Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs are making this look way too easy.

  • Inter Milan's coach Claudio Ranieri reacts during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan
    Ranieri joins Monaco on two-year deal Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    MONACO (Reuters) - Former Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan manager Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as Monaco coach as the club from the wealthy principality look to regain their top flight status, … More »Ranieri joins Monaco on two-year deal

    Inter Milan's coach Claudio Ranieri reacts during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan

    MONACO (Reuters) - Former Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan manager Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as Monaco coach as the club from the wealthy principality look to regain their top flight status, the Ligue 2 side said on Wednesday. The 60-year-old Italian, who has signed a two-year contract starting with immediate …

  • New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save during practice in preparation for Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Unlikely matchup: Kings, Devils set for Cup finals AP - 4 hrs ago

    Roughly two years ago, the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils were the finalists in the free-agent market battle for Ilya Kovalchuk. More »Unlikely matchup: Kings, Devils set for Cup finals

    New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save during practice in preparation for Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

    Roughly two years ago, the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils were the finalists in the free-agent market battle for Ilya Kovalchuk.

  • FILE - In this May 13, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with Mike Richards (10) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Glendale, Ariz. King has five goals, including two game-winners in the Western Conference finals. He will look to continue that production as the Kings prepare for just their second Stanley Cup finals appearance in team history and are looking for their first title while waiting to take on the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, May 30, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
    Stanley Cup finals faceoff: Devils vs. Kings AP - 5 hrs ago

    The Stanley Cup finals are here at last, after 82 regular-season games and three rounds of playoffs, and the matchup is as unlikely they come. The sixth-seeded New Jersey Devils will take on the eighth-seeded … More »Stanley Cup finals faceoff: Devils vs. Kings

    FILE - In this May 13, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with Mike Richards (10) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Glendale, Ariz. King has five goals, including two game-winners in the Western Conference finals. He will look to continue that production as the Kings prepare for just their second Stanley Cup finals appearance in team history and are looking for their first title while waiting to take on the New Jersey Devils, Wednesday, May 30, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

    The Stanley Cup finals are here at last, after 82 regular-season games and three rounds of playoffs, and the matchup is as unlikely they come. The sixth-seeded New Jersey Devils will take on the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Kings.

  • Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, center, arrives at federal court  in Washington, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, for his perjury trial.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
    Clemens lawyers emphasize pitcher's work ethic AP - 5 hrs ago

    Lawyers have launched their defense of Roger Clemens with what seemed more like a testimonial dinner than a trial, putting on a pair of witnesses who described in reverential terms the famed baseball … More »Clemens lawyers emphasize pitcher's work ethic

    Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, center, arrives at federal court  in Washington, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, for his perjury trial.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

    Lawyers have launched their defense of Roger Clemens with what seemed more like a testimonial dinner than a trial, putting on a pair of witnesses who described in reverential terms the famed baseball pitcher's work ethic in high school and college.

  • Inter Milan's coach Stramaccioni gestures during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Siena in Milan
    Inter confirm Stramaccioni as coach Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Andrea Stramaccioni signed a three-year contract to become Inter Milan's permanent coach on Tuesday after impressing president Massimo Moratti during his temporary spell in charge. The 36-year-old, … More »Inter confirm Stramaccioni as coach

    Inter Milan's coach Stramaccioni gestures during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Siena in Milan

    (Reuters) - Andrea Stramaccioni signed a three-year contract to become Inter Milan's permanent coach on Tuesday after impressing president Massimo Moratti during his temporary spell in charge. The 36-year-old, promoted from the youth team in March to replace the sacked Claudio Ranieri, oversaw a mini-revival at the 2010 …

  • Price of Zimbabwe tees off on fourth hole in third round of US Open in Pinehurst.
    Couples, Price to captain 2013 Presidents Cup teams Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Fred Couples will return for a third stint as U.S. captain for the 2013 Presidents Cup while Zimbabwe's Nick Price will lead the International team at the biennial event, the PGA Tour said … More »Couples, Price to captain 2013 Presidents Cup teams

    Price of Zimbabwe tees off on fourth hole in third round of US Open in Pinehurst.

    (Reuters) - Fred Couples will return for a third stint as U.S. captain for the 2013 Presidents Cup while Zimbabwe's Nick Price will lead the International team at the biennial event, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday. The Presidents Cup, which pits a 12-man team from the United States against a line-up of international players …

  • Williams of the U.S. reacts during her match against Razzano of France during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
    High drama as Serena crashes out of French Open Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - A shell-shocked Serena Williams crashed to her earliest defeat at a grand slam when she was beaten 4-6 7-6 6-3 by French darling Virginie Razzano in a pulsating first round showdown at … More »High drama as Serena crashes out of French Open

    Williams of the U.S. reacts during her match against Razzano of France during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

    PARIS (Reuters) - A shell-shocked Serena Williams crashed to her earliest defeat at a grand slam when she was beaten 4-6 7-6 6-3 by French darling Virginie Razzano in a pulsating first round showdown at Roland Garros on Tuesday. Never before had the 13-times grand-slam champion, one of the pre-tournament favourites for …

  • France's Vincent Clerc tackles England's Manu Tuilagi during their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match at Eden Park in Auckland
    Tuilagi free to play for England after citing dismissed Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi can fly to South Africa with the England squad on Wednesday after his citing for a tip tackle on Harlequins' scrum half Danny Care in the Premiership final … More »Tuilagi free to play for England after citing dismissed

    France's Vincent Clerc tackles England's Manu Tuilagi during their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match at Eden Park in Auckland

    LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi can fly to South Africa with the England squad on Wednesday after his citing for a tip tackle on Harlequins' scrum half Danny Care in the Premiership final was dismissed by an RFU disciplinary panel. The three-man panel decided after a two-hour hearing on Tuesday that they …

  • Williams of the U.S. returns the ball to Ormaechea of Argentina during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
    Venus's comeback route takes Radwanska turn Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - Venus Williams's comeback route takes a difficult turn when the American takes on Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Seven-times … More »Venus's comeback route takes Radwanska turn

    Williams of the U.S. returns the ball to Ormaechea of Argentina during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

    PARIS (Reuters) - Venus Williams's comeback route takes a difficult turn when the American takes on Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Seven-times grand-slam champion Williams, who returned to the tour in March after dropping out with Sjogren's Syndrome that induces …

  • San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
    Durant, Westbrook can't rescue Thunder in Game 2 AP - 6 hrs ago

    The Oklahoma City Thunder finally found a way to slow down the San Antonio Spurs. It still wasn't enough to beat them. More »Durant, Westbrook can't rescue Thunder in Game 2

    San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

    The Oklahoma City Thunder finally found a way to slow down the San Antonio Spurs. It still wasn't enough to beat them.

  • Chelsea's Torres celebrates scoring during their English Premier League soccer match in Birmingham
    Hungry Torres in great shape, says Reina Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Fernando Torres is in his best physical and mental shape for some time and is itching to play an important part in Spain's bid to retain their European title, reserve goalkeeper Pepe … More »Hungry Torres in great shape, says Reina

    Chelsea's Torres celebrates scoring during their English Premier League soccer match in Birmingham

    MADRID (Reuters) - Fernando Torres is in his best physical and mental shape for some time and is itching to play an important part in Spain's bid to retain their European title, reserve goalkeeper Pepe Reina said on Tuesday. With record Spain scorer David Villa ruled out of the tournament, Torres is primed to put a lengthy …

  • New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C Hong)
    Powerful Angels blast Yankees for 8th straight win AP - 6 hrs ago

    Dan Haren stood at his locker and tried to run through all of the Los Angeles Angels' superlatives in his head, from those two tape-measure homers to several sparkling defensive plays — and his own stellar … More »Powerful Angels blast Yankees for 8th straight win

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C Hong)

    Dan Haren stood at his locker and tried to run through all of the Los Angeles Angels' superlatives in his head, from those two tape-measure homers to several sparkling defensive plays — and his own stellar pitching, of course.

  • Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park in Boston
    Improved Red Sox cage Tigers to move above .500 Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox blunted Detroit ace Justin Verlander on the way to a 6-3 home victory on Tuesday to enjoy a positive winning record for the first time this season. More »Improved Red Sox cage Tigers to move above .500

    Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park in Boston

    (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox blunted Detroit ace Justin Verlander on the way to a 6-3 home victory on Tuesday to enjoy a positive winning record for the first time this season.

  • Spurs center Tim Duncan is double-teamed by Oklahoma City Thunderforward Kevin Durant and James Harden during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals in San Antonio
    Spurs silence Thunder to notch 20th straight win Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs continued their perfect run in the playoffs, marching to a record-breaking 20th straight win as they fended off Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 to take firm control of the … More »Spurs silence Thunder to notch 20th straight win

    Spurs center Tim Duncan is double-teamed by Oklahoma City Thunderforward Kevin Durant and James Harden during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals in San Antonio

    (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs continued their perfect run in the playoffs, marching to a record-breaking 20th straight win as they fended off Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 to take firm control of the Western Conference Finals. The top-seeded Spurs surpassed the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers' 19-game winning streak from the …

  • Tony Parker (L) scored 34 points for the San Antonio Spurs
    Spurs wins to take 2-0 NBA lead on Thunder AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Tony Parker scored 34 points and the San Antonio Spurs stretched their win streak to 20 games, defeating Oklahoma City 120-111 to seize command of their NBA playoff series. More »Spurs wins to take 2-0 NBA lead on Thunder

    Tony Parker (L) scored 34 points for the San Antonio Spurs

    Tony Parker scored 34 points and the San Antonio Spurs stretched their win streak to 20 games, defeating Oklahoma City 120-111 to seize command of their NBA playoff series.

  • Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the Yankees in the first inning Monday night after apparently injuring his back while pitching. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Angels ace Weaver to DL with lower-back woes AP - 8 hrs ago

    The Los Angeles Angels put ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a lower-back injury, likely forcing last season's AL Cy Young runner-up to miss at least two starts. More »Angels ace Weaver to DL with lower-back woes

    Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, is looked over by a trainer after an injury during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 28, 2012. Weaver left his start against the Yankees in the first inning Monday night after apparently injuring his back while pitching. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    The Los Angeles Angels put ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a lower-back injury, likely forcing last season's AL Cy Young runner-up to miss at least two starts.

  • Jurgen Klinsmann said reporters bear some responsibility for weakening the resolve of their nation's players
    England often beat themselves, says Klinsmann AFP - 8 hrs ago

    England's struggles in World Cup football are made worse by unsupportive media and harsh criticism from followers, US coach Jurgen Klinsmann said as his team prepared to play Brazil. More »England often beat themselves, says Klinsmann

    Jurgen Klinsmann said reporters bear some responsibility for weakening the resolve of their nation's players

    England's struggles in World Cup football are made worse by unsupportive media and harsh criticism from followers, US coach Jurgen Klinsmann said as his team prepared to play Brazil.

  • The Los Angeles Clippers has retained Vinny Del Negro as coach for the 2012-2013 season
    Del Negro retained as Los Angeles Clippers coach AFP - 8 hrs ago

    Exercising their NBA contract option, the Los Angeles Clippers retained Vinny Del Negro as coach for the 2012-2013 season, the club announced. More »Del Negro retained as Los Angeles Clippers coach

    The Los Angeles Clippers has retained Vinny Del Negro as coach for the 2012-2013 season

    Exercising their NBA contract option, the Los Angeles Clippers retained Vinny Del Negro as coach for the 2012-2013 season, the club announced.

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  • In this photo illustration, a Facebook logo on a computer screen is seen through a magnifying glass held by a woman in Bern
    Opera seen a Facebook fit but no "For Sale" sign Reuters - 18 hrs ago

    OSLO (Reuters) - Facebook is under pressure to make money from the increasing number of users who access the social networking site from mobiles, making Norway's Opera … More »Opera seen a Facebook fit but no "For Sale" sign

    In this photo illustration, a Facebook logo on a computer screen is seen through a magnifying glass held by a woman in Bern

    OSLO (Reuters) - Facebook is under pressure to make money from the increasing number of users who access the social networking site from mobiles, making Norway's Opera a good fit for it, bankers familiar with the technology industry said. Shares in the mobile browser maker soared by as much as 26 percent on Tuesday. Tech …

  • Customers pose for the media after they were first in line to buy Samsung Electronics' new Samsung Galaxy SIII smartphones during a late night sale event in Berlin
    Samsung Galaxy S3 gets head start on rival iPhone Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    SEOUL/LONDON (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics launched its top-of-the-range Galaxy S3 smartphone in Europe on Tuesday, aiming to outsell its previous model that helped … More »Samsung Galaxy S3 gets head start on rival iPhone

    Customers pose for the media after they were first in line to buy Samsung Electronics' new Samsung Galaxy SIII smartphones during a late night sale event in Berlin

    SEOUL/LONDON (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics launched its top-of-the-range Galaxy S3 smartphone in Europe on Tuesday, aiming to outsell its previous model that helped the South Korean company topple Apple as the world's largest smartphone maker. The Galaxy S3, which tracks the user's eye movements to keep the screen from …

  • In this May 6, 2012, photo, shoppers carry their purchases along 33rd Street in New York. Americans' confidence in the economy in May had its biggest drop in eight months as consumers fretted about slow hiring, a big stock market drop and the global economy, according to the Conference Board, a private research group. Consumer confidence is widely watched because consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. (AP Photo/CX Matiash)
    Consumer confidence in the economy plunged in May AP - 20 hrs ago

    Americans confidence in the economy fell the most in eight months as worries about the weak jobs, housing and stock markets continue to rattle them. More »Consumer confidence in the economy plunged in May

    In this May 6, 2012, photo, shoppers carry their purchases along 33rd Street in New York. Americans' confidence in the economy in May had its biggest drop in eight months as consumers fretted about slow hiring, a big stock market drop and the global economy, according to the Conference Board, a private research group. Consumer confidence is widely watched because consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. (AP Photo/CX Matiash)

    Americans confidence in the economy fell the most in eight months as worries about the weak jobs, housing and stock markets continue to rattle them.

  • In this video game image released by  Activision, a scene is shown from the game, "Band Hero," is shown. A Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday, May 29, 2012, that the band No Doubt can argue to a jury that gaming giant Activision misused their images in the game "Band Hero" and breached a contract and may have committed fraud by failing to tell that players could use their characters to sing other artists' songs. (AP Photo/Activision)
    Jury to hear No Doubt's claims against game maker AP - 11 hrs ago

    No Doubt's attorneys can argue to a jury that the band was misled by gaming giant Activision Publishing Inc. about how its likeness would be used in the video game "Band … More »Jury to hear No Doubt's claims against game maker

    In this video game image released by  Activision, a scene is shown from the game, "Band Hero," is shown. A Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday, May 29, 2012, that the band No Doubt can argue to a jury that gaming giant Activision misused their images in the game "Band Hero" and breached a contract and may have committed fraud by failing to tell that players could use their characters to sing other artists' songs. (AP Photo/Activision)

    No Doubt's attorneys can argue to a jury that the band was misled by gaming giant Activision Publishing Inc. about how its likeness would be used in the video game "Band Hero," a judge ruled Tuesday.

  • FILE - Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder leaves the Supreme Court in London,  in this, Feb. 1, 2012 file photo. UK Supreme Court backed the extradition of Julian Assange to Sweden Wednesday May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
    UK's top court backs extradition of WikiLeaks boss AP - 1 hr 17 mins ago

    Britain's Supreme Court has endorsed the extradition of WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange to Sweden, bringing the secret-spilling Internet activist a big step closer to … More »UK's top court backs extradition of WikiLeaks boss

    FILE - Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder leaves the Supreme Court in London,  in this, Feb. 1, 2012 file photo. UK Supreme Court backed the extradition of Julian Assange to Sweden Wednesday May 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

    Britain's Supreme Court has endorsed the extradition of WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange to Sweden, bringing the secret-spilling Internet activist a big step closer to prosecution in a Scandinavian court.

  • A man walks past an information bilboard showing the evolution of the FTSE 100 index at the Swiss exchange in Zurich
    Euro hit by Spain woes, Global stocks rise Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro neared a two-year low on Tuesday as investors fretted about Spain's troubled banking system, but global stocks jumped on speculation Greece … More »Euro hit by Spain woes, Global stocks rise

    A man walks past an information bilboard showing the evolution of the FTSE 100 index at the Swiss exchange in Zurich

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro neared a two-year low on Tuesday as investors fretted about Spain's troubled banking system, but global stocks jumped on speculation Greece would stay in the euro zone and news that China would take new measures to stem an economic slowdown. The euro fell further below $1.25 after Egan-Jones …

  • Facebook logo is seen on a screen inside at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York
    Facebook shares plumb new depths, valuation questioned Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares slid below $29 to a new low on Tuesday as nervous investors fled the company's shares, concerned about the social network's … More »Facebook shares plumb new depths, valuation questioned

    Facebook logo is seen on a screen inside at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares slid below $29 to a new low on Tuesday as nervous investors fled the company's shares, concerned about the social network's long-term business prospects and an initial offering price that proved too rich. Shares of the No. 1 social network fell 10 percent to an all-time low …

  • Home prices rise in most major US cities AP - 23 hrs ago

    Home prices rose in March from February in most major U.S. cities for the first time in seven months. The increase is latest evidence of a slow recovery taking shape … More »Home prices rise in most major US cities

    Home prices rose in March from February in most major U.S. cities for the first time in seven months. The increase is latest evidence of a slow recovery taking shape in the troubled housing market.

  • A United Airlines plane with the Continental Airlines logo on its tail, sits at a gate at O'Hare International airport in Chicago
    United Airlines pilots file race bias suit Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Two dozen black pilots alleged in a lawsuit on Tuesday that United Continental Holdings, the parent of United Airlines, passed them over for management promotions … More »United Airlines pilots file race bias suit

    A United Airlines plane with the Continental Airlines logo on its tail, sits at a gate at O'Hare International airport in Chicago

    (Reuters) - Two dozen black pilots alleged in a lawsuit on Tuesday that United Continental Holdings, the parent of United Airlines, passed them over for management promotions because of race. The world's biggest carrier denied the allegations and said it would fight them in court. The veteran aviators alleged a long history …

  • In this May 16, 2012 photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. Facebook's stock has fallen below $30 for the first time. That's down 20 percent since its stock began trading publicly on May 18, following one of the most anticipated stock offerings in history. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
    Facebook's stock falls below $30 for first time AP - 16 hrs ago

    Facebook's stock has fallen below $30 for the first time since its much-awaited public debut this month. More »Facebook's stock falls below $30 for first time

    In this May 16, 2012 photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. Facebook's stock has fallen below $30 for the first time. That's down 20 percent since its stock began trading publicly on May 18, following one of the most anticipated stock offerings in history. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Facebook's stock has fallen below $30 for the first time since its much-awaited public debut this month.

  • France opposes payout for ex-Air France-KLM CEO AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago

    France's new Socialist government said Wednesday that it would oppose a €400,000 ($500,920) payout for Air France-KLM's former CEO, part of its push to rein in top-level … More »France opposes payout for ex-Air France-KLM CEO

    France's new Socialist government said Wednesday that it would oppose a €400,000 ($500,920) payout for Air France-KLM's former CEO, part of its push to rein in top-level pay at state-owned companies.

  • FILE - In this May 1, 2012 file photo, Thorsten Heins, president and CEO of Research In Motion, delivers the keynote speech during the BlackBerry World conference in Orlando Fla. The struggling Blackberry-maker on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 warned that it will have an operating loss in the current March-June quarter and said there will be significant layoffs this year.  (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)
    RIM warns of operating loss, layoffs to come AP - 9 hrs ago

    Struggling BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion warned Tuesday that it will have an operating loss in its current March-June quarter and said there will be significant … More »RIM warns of operating loss, layoffs to come

    FILE - In this May 1, 2012 file photo, Thorsten Heins, president and CEO of Research In Motion, delivers the keynote speech during the BlackBerry World conference in Orlando Fla. The struggling Blackberry-maker on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 warned that it will have an operating loss in the current March-June quarter and said there will be significant layoffs this year.  (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

    Struggling BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion warned Tuesday that it will have an operating loss in its current March-June quarter and said there will be significant layoffs this year.

  • Swiss commodities trader Glencore's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Baar
    Exclusive: Glencore, Vitol keep oil flowing to Greece Reuters - 1 hr 48 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Debt-stricken Greece is surviving on oil priced at a premium from trading houses Vitol and Glencore, who have stepped in as suppliers of last resort … More »Exclusive: Glencore, Vitol keep oil flowing to Greece

    Swiss commodities trader Glencore's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Baar

    LONDON (Reuters) - Debt-stricken Greece is surviving on oil priced at a premium from trading houses Vitol and Glencore, who have stepped in as suppliers of last resort after sanctions forced Greece to halt imports from its main supplier Iran. Greece has been forced to halt Iranian oil purchases because of EU financial sanctions …

  • EU may propose lifting of Hungary funds suspension: paper Reuters - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Commission may propose later on Wednesday to lift a suspension of vital EU development funds for Hungary from 2013, daily newspaper … More »EU may propose lifting of Hungary funds suspension: paper

    BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Commission may propose later on Wednesday to lift a suspension of vital EU development funds for Hungary from 2013, daily newspaper Nepszabadsag reported citing a leading Hungarian government official. In March European Union finance ministers suspended Hungary's access to 495 million euros …

  • Currency traders work under a screen indicating the exchange rate, above, of the euro against Japanese yen and the Nikkei 225 index, at a money brokerage in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Investors unnerved by Spain's worsening financial condition and a report that China has no plans for a major economic stimulus dragged Asian stock markets lower Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.9 percent to 8,581.53 as Europe's troubles sent the yen higher against the euro. That hurts Japanese exporters by making their goods more expensive. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
    Markets tank as Spain woes deepen AP - 1 hr 52 mins ago

    Mounting concerns about Spain's worsening economic and financial condition and doubts over Europe's ability to bail the country out dragged stock markets and the euro … More »Markets tank as Spain woes deepen

    Currency traders work under a screen indicating the exchange rate, above, of the euro against Japanese yen and the Nikkei 225 index, at a money brokerage in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Investors unnerved by Spain's worsening financial condition and a report that China has no plans for a major economic stimulus dragged Asian stock markets lower Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.9 percent to 8,581.53 as Europe's troubles sent the yen higher against the euro. That hurts Japanese exporters by making their goods more expensive. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

    Mounting concerns about Spain's worsening economic and financial condition and doubts over Europe's ability to bail the country out dragged stock markets and the euro sharply lower Wednesday.

  • Iran, other Mideast states hit by computer virus AP - 13 hrs ago

    Iran and other Middle East countries have been hit with a cunning computer virus that can eavesdrop on computer users and their co-workers and filch information from … More »Iran, other Mideast states hit by computer virus

    Iran and other Middle East countries have been hit with a cunning computer virus that can eavesdrop on computer users and their co-workers and filch information from nearby cellphones, cybersecurity experts said Tuesday. And suspicion immediately fell on Israel as the culprit.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2008 file photo, then-Republican Rep. candidate Sam Graves talks to a voter in Kearney, Mo. A health insurance tax credit for small businesses is one part of President Barack Obama’s health care law that gets strong support in opinion polls. But it’s turned out to be a disappointment. It’s time-consuming to apply for, and for many businesses there’s not enough money in it to make it worthwhile. "They completely missed the target on this thing," Rep. Graves said of the tax credit. "I don’t think expanding it is going to make any difference whatsoever." Graves chairs the House Small Business Committee.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
    FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2008 file photo, then-Republican Rep. candidate Sam Graves talks to a voter in Kearney, Mo. A health insurance tax credit for small businesses is one part of President Barack Obama’s health care law that gets strong support in opinion polls. But it’s turned out to be a disappointment. It’s time-consuming to apply for, and for many businesses there’s not enough money in it to make it worthwhile. "They completely missed the target on this thing," Rep. Graves said of the tax credit. "I don’t think expanding it is going to make any difference whatsoever." Graves chairs the House Small Business Committee.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

    It seemed like a good idea at the time.

  • Stocks higher on hopes for China stimulus AP - 20 hrs ago

    Stocks jumped Tuesday, one of their best days in an otherwise dreary month, after China appeared poised to rev up its economic growth machine. More »Stocks higher on hopes for China stimulus

    Stocks jumped Tuesday, one of their best days in an otherwise dreary month, after China appeared poised to rev up its economic growth machine.

  • Security guards stand watch outside the JP Morgan Chase & Co annual shareholders meeting in Tampa, Florida
    Analysis: JPMorgan dips into cookie jar to offset "London Whale" losses Reuters - 22 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co has sold an estimated $25 billion of profitable securities in an effort to prop up earnings after suffering trading losses tied … More »Analysis: JPMorgan dips into cookie jar to offset "London Whale" losses

    Security guards stand watch outside the JP Morgan Chase & Co annual shareholders meeting in Tampa, Florida

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co has sold an estimated $25 billion of profitable securities in an effort to prop up earnings after suffering trading losses tied to the bank's now-infamous "London Whale," compounding the cost of those trades. CEO Jamie Dimon earlier this month said the bank sold corporate bonds and …

  • Euro zone economic sentiment falls to near 3-year low Reuters - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone economic sentiment fell more than expected in May, as pessimism among manufacturers and retailers in particular worsened, although consumers … More »Euro zone economic sentiment falls to near 3-year low

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone economic sentiment fell more than expected in May, as pessimism among manufacturers and retailers in particular worsened, although consumers became slightly less downbeat about the economy for the year ahead. The European Commission's economic sentiment index slipped by 2.3 points in the 17-nation …

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