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Egyptian Army soldiers patrol in an armored vehicle backed by a helicopter gunship during a sweep through villages in in Sheikh Zuweyid, northern Sinai, Egypt, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Egypt's government has built up security forces in northern Sinai as part of an effort to secure the release of six policemen and a border guard kidnapped last week by suspected militants. (AP Photo)
7 Egyptian security men kidnapped in Sinai freedCaptors release 6 Egyptian policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai, military says
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Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti gets a kiss from his wife Amy Wakeland, as they vote early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Los Angeles. Garcetti faces Wendy Greuel in the mayoral runoff election. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Garcetti builds growing lead as LA picks new mayorGarcetti opens growing lead over Greuel in race for Los Angeles mayor
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Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., left, and the subcommittee's ranking Republican Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, for the subcommittee's hearing to examine the methods employed by multinational corporations to shift profits offshore and how such activities are affected by the Internal Revenue Code. A string of unrelated events are highlighting divisions among Republicans, just when they’d like to show a united front and take full advantage of President Barack Obama’s latest political problems. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Republican divisions may hinder party's momentumFrom Apple to storms to immigration, GOP divisions may dilute focus on White House scandals
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Iran's Ahmadinejad denounces election decisionIran's Ahmadinejad says ally's disqualification from presidential race is act of 'oppression'
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In this image released by the Pima County Sheriff's department, officials, left, and triage debris, lower right, are seen in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 12 others in January 2011. At far left a sign showing Giffords event can be seen. Authorities released more than 300 photos on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, made by investigators during their investigation in the parking lot of the shopping center where the shooting took place. (AP Photo/Pima County Sheriff)
600 police photos of Tucson rampage scene releasedPhotos from Tucson shooting show patrol car as makeshift whiteboard, high-capacity magazines
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A man walks next to huge portraits of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, left, displayed near the presidency in Islamabad, Pakistan. Keqiang will arrive in Islamabad on May 22 on a two day official visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to discuss international, regional issues and enhance co-operation in bilateral ties. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Chinese premier begins 2-day visit to PakistanPakistan praises relationship with China as country's premier begins 2-day visit
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House panel seeks to curb military sexual assaultsHouse panel poised to approve plan to stem growing epidemic of sexual assault in military
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File-This June 16, 2011 file photo shows Anthony Weiner speaking to the media during a news conference in New York. The ex-congressman who resigned over raunchy tweets said late Tuesday may 21, 2013, that he's in the New York City mayoral race. He had said last month he was considering it. The Democrat is jumping into a crowded field for September's primary. He's arriving with some significant advantages, including a $4.8 million campaign war chest, polls showing him ahead of all but one other Democrat, and no end of name recognition. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig,File)
Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayorAnthony Weiner launches NY mayoral bid, seeking to revive political career after tweet scandal
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Amid immigration reform, calls to change asylumsAmid immigration reform, advocates call for changes to the US asylum system
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Egyptian Army soldiers patrol in an armored vehicle backed by a helicopter gunship during a sweep through villages in in Sheikh Zuweyid, northern Sinai, Egypt, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Egypt's government has built up security forces in northern Sinai as part of an effort to secure the release of six policemen and a border guard kidnapped last week by suspected militants. (AP Photo)
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Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti gets a kiss from his wife Amy Wakeland, as they vote early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Los Angeles. Garcetti faces Wendy Greuel in the mayoral runoff election. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Artist Ai Weiwei speaks to journalists at the courtyard of his studio in Beijing, China, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Ai's music video accompanying his heavy metal single “Dumbass’’ released Wednesday depicts an insensitive, overbearing state power that tramples on individual rights. The video is meant to reconstruct his 81-day secret detention in 2011, which was part of the overall crackdown by Chinese authorities on dissent. Ai later was convicted of tax evasion, which his supporters saw as punishment for his activism. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, meets with Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said at Bait Al Baraka in Muscat, Oman, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo?Jim Young,Pool)
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San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau (12) collides with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) during the third period in Game 4 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. San Jose won 2-1.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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  • LCSO Investigating 'Apparent Homicide' in Sterling

    The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating what the department has referred to as an "apparent homicide" on the 21700 block of Blossom Drive in Sterling. Patch.com, Sat, May 18 2013 @ 06:54 PM

  • Drive For Charity On Dulles Greenway Marks 8th Year

    Thursday is the 8th Annual Dulles Greenway Drive for Charity. All proceeds from the Dulles Greenway tolls on Thursday go to several charities and organizations, including: a March of Dimes a Every Citizen Has Opportunity a Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter a Fresh Air/Full Care a Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and of course, the Dulles Greenway ... (more) WUSA-TV Washington, Thu, May 16 2013 @ 03:08 AM

  • Loudoun County's Confederate statue creates controversy

    A proposal by a Leesburg attorney to remove a statue honoring Confederate soldiers from the property of Loudoun County's courthouse is causing a stir. TBD.com, Wed, May 15 2013 @ 11:45 PM

  • Loudoun on display

    Times-Mirror File Photo/Greg Nash Avril Page and John Best of Ashburn feed the alpacas owned by Carlagay Higgins and Michael Lyon at Higgly Farm in Round Hill who opened up their farm for the annual Spring Farm Tour on May 18, 2008. Loudoun Times, Fri, May 17 2013 @ 01:36 AM

  • Loudoun Weekend Planner: Shop for Antiques and More

    The weekend is upon us in Loudoun County and it's time to start making plans for some fun. Patch.com, Thu, May 16 2013 @ 06:44 AM
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On May 22, 1913,

the American Cancer Society was founded in New York by a group of doctors and business leaders under its original name, the American Society for the Control of Cancer.

In 1813,

composer Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany.

In 1860,

the United States and Japan exchanged ratifications of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce during a ceremony in Washington.

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Ap Top NewsFBI ID's Benghazi suspects _ but no arrests yetFILE - This Sept. 13, 2012 file photo shows a cameraman filming one of U.S. consulate burnt out offices after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. The U.S. has identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists _ but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian criminal court, the process the Obama administration prefers, U.S. officials said. (AP photo/Mohammad Hannon, File)
Ap Top NewsSinger Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champThis May 13, 2013 photo released by ABC shows U.S. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman and her partner Mark Ballas performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars," in Los Angeles. Raisman is one of four celebrities competing in the finals Monday, May 20. A winner will be announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Taylor)
Ap Top NewsGarcetti holds slim lead as LA picks new mayorLos Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti votes early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Los Angeles. Garcetti faces Wendy Greuel in a mayoral runoff. After months of buildup and millions of dollars spent on a blizzard of television ads and mailers, Los Angeles voters went to the polls Tuesday to choose between Garcetti and Wendy Greuel. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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