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Automaker Tesla takes fight to North CarolinaAutomaker Tesla takes fight to North Carolina, mulls what could be tough national battle
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In this image from amateur video obtained by a group which calls itself Ugarit News, shows rebel fighters celebrating after purportedly capturing an army base in Nairab, northwestern Syria, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The video is consistent with independent AP reporting. Rebel fighters captured an army base late Wednesday, a rare victory after a series of battlefield setbacks, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a pro-opposition group said. The group said scores of pro-regime troops and more than a dozen rebels were killed in the battle for the base, near the northwestern town of Nairab. (AP Photo/Ugarit News via AP video)
Hezbollah chief says group is fighting in SyriaHezbollah leader says his group will not stand idle while its ally Syria is under attack
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FILE - Michael Adebolajo, front, shouts slogans as Muslims march  in London in a protest against the arrest of 6 people in anti-terror raids, in this  Friday April 27, 2007 file photo. Adebolajo has been identified as one of the two men who attacked and killed a British soldier on a street in south London on Wednesday May 22 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)
UK police question alleged soldier killer's friendFriend of man suspected of killing UK soldier on London street arrested after BBC interview
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Protesters to march vs Monsanto in 250 citiesProtesters to 'March Against Monsanto' across US, around globe in collective anti-GMO rally
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Pam Vingsness, right, comforts her crying mother, Rachel, of Newton, Mass., after they crossed the finish line, as runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings were allowed to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston MarathonThousands walk, run Boston Marathon's final mile to honor bombing victims, reclaim experience
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Protesters march against Monsanto in 250 citiesProtesters to 'March Against Monsanto' across US, around globe in collective anti-GMO rally
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A collapsed section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River is seen in an aerial view Friday, May 24, 2013, in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Part of the bridge collapsed Thursday evening, sending cars and people into the water when a an oversized truck hit the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said.  Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday declared a state of emergency in three counties around the bridge, saying that the bridge collapse has caused extensive disruption, impacting the citizens and economy in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Mike Siegel)  MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLEPI.COM OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapseThousands of bridges similar to I-5 span at risk of freak accident due to outdated designs
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Serena Williams, of the United States smiles during a press conference for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday May, 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Year later, Serena Williams seeks more in ParisNo. 1 Serena Williams makes dominant return, 12 months after 1st-round loss at French Open
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Female suicide bomber injures 18 in Russian regionFemale suicide bomber injures 18 in Russian region of Dagestan
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