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Choe Ryong Hae,  director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army (KPA), center,  and other delegates from left, Kim Hyong Jun, deputy minister Foreign Affairs,  Ri Yong Gil,  Col. Gen. of KPA, Kim Song Nam, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers party of Korea, and Kim Su Gil,  Lt. Gen. of KPA,  pose before leaving Pyongyang Airport for China, North Korea Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor. (AP Photo/ Kim Kwang Hyon)
North Korea sends leader's special envoy to ChinaNorth Korea sends top official, Kim confidant to China in highest profile visit of year
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San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) and Tim Duncan (21) smiles as they wait to come into the game during the first half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OTSpurs squander 13-point lead in fourth quarter, recover to beat Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime
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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)
Early vote points to close race as LA picks mayorEarly vote points to close race for Los Angeles mayor, after big-spending campaign
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Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) dives for and catches the ground ball hit by Oakland Athletics' Chris Young during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Andrus made the out at first base. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0Straily pitches 7 scoreless innings, Cespedes homers as A's beat Texas 1-0 for 5th win in row
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Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent subcommittee on Investigations as lawmakers examine the methods employed by multinational corporations to shift profits offshore and how such activities are affected by the Internal Revenue Code. Lawmakers want to know the tax strategy of how Apple, the world's most valuable company, based in Cupertino, Calif., holds a billion dollars in an Irish subsidiary as a tax strategy, according to a report issued this week by the subcommittee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Apple case seen as possible spur to tax actionWith Apple CEO's Senate turn, lawmakers see possible spur to action on fixing US tax code
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FILE - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waves goodbye after speaking during a banking conference in Chicago. When Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Federal Reserve chairman’s words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper _ or increase _ its support for the economy. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy cluesBernanke's congressional testimony to be studied for any hints of shift on Fed bond purchases
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State media shows NKorea has new military chiefState media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
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New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan (24) checks Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly (23) during the first period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finalsPaille's late goal gives Bruins 3-0 series lead over sagging Rangers
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Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing showsAretha Franklin says she's taking June off, will reschedule 2 shows and resume work in July
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On May 22, 1913,

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