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Even after Cold War, US-Russia spy game continues	17.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
WASHINGTON—The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that even after the Cold War, the U.
The 'war porn' of 'Game of Thrones'	14.5.2013	Denver Post: Entertainment
LONDON -- In the long and steamy affair between fantasy and cartography, certainly the most mesmerizing image of recent vintage is the dynamic beauty kissed alive by the title sequence of "Game
Analysis: Syria's savagery will thwart reconciliation	14.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
Syrian soldiers slowly stab a man to death, puncturing his back dozens of times. A rebel commander bites an organ ripped out of an enemy combatant.
JJ Abrams boldly going from 'Trek' to 'Star Wars'	13.5.2013	Denver Post: Entertainment
LONDON—J.J. Abrams is master of one universe—and he's about to try conquering another. The director who rebooted "Star Trek" for a new generation, sending the USS Enterprise out again to explore strange new worlds, has also been put at the "Star Wars" helm.
Turkey says it won’t be drawn into Syrian civil war	13.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
by Suzan Fraser The Associated Press Published May 12, 2013 06:29PM MDT Ankara, Turkey • Turkey’s prime minister vowed Sunday his country won’t be drawn into Syria’s civil war, despite twin car bombings the government believes were carried out by a group of Turks with close ties to pro-government groups in Syria. The bombings left 46 people dead and marked the biggest incident of violence across the border since the start of Syria’s bloody civil war, raising fears of Turkey being pulled deeper into a conflict that threatens to destabilize the region. Syria has reje... ...
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Sports briefs: Normandy Invasion to skip Preakness	13.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
Published May 12, 2013 05:26PM MDT Horse racing • The trainer of Normandy Invasion says his fourth-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby will miss the Preakness and get ready for a summer campaign that includes the Travers Stakes in August. Trainer Chad Brown said Sunday that after a talk with owner Rick Porter the decision was made to rest the colt rather than bring him back on two weeks’ rest. Normandy Invasion took the lead in the stretch of last weekend’s Derby before finishing fourth, 3½ lengths behind Orb. Orb went for a 1½... ...
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Tom Ross: "Storage Wars" fails to materialize at west Steamboat auctions	11.5.2013	Steamboat Pilot
Thirsting for adventure this week, I cruised over to a couple of storage unit auctions. I learned that while there isn’t an antique in every locker, there definitely can be some pleasant surprises.
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Ex-dictator Efrain Rios Montt convicted of genocide in Guatemala	11.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 10, 2013 05:12PM MDT Guatemala City • Efrain Rios Montt ruled as Guatemala’s dictator, served as president of Congress, preached as an evangelical pastor and now, at 86, has become the first Latin American strongman to stand trial and be convicted on genocide charges in his own country. A three-member tribunal also found Rios Montt guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to 80 years in prison. Enigmatic, with a stern face and a thunderous voice, he began his career in the Guatemalan army in 1946 as a cad... ...
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Ex-dictator convicted of genocide in Guatemala	11.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 10, 2013 05:12PM MDT Guatemala City • A Guatemalan court has convicted former dictator Efrain Rios Montt on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, sentencing him to 80 years in prison. The 86-year-old former general is the first former Latin American leader ever found guilty of such a charge. A three-judge tribunal issued the verdict after the nearly two-month trial in which dozens of victims testified about horrific atrocities. Prosecutors said Rios Montt must have had knowledge of the massacres of Mayan ... ...
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Railroads hire many veterans returning from war	11.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
OMAHA, Neb.—Mark Major once led a team of soldiers in combat in Iraq. Now he leads a team of railroad employees.
New Mexico man honored for Vietnam War sacrifice five decades later	10.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
CARLSBAD, N.M. - It's been 47 years since Clark David Franklin became a casualty of war, but his name will be revered forever by visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.
Crowds swoon, but Prince Harry is all business	10.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
WASHINGTON—The throngs swooned, but Prince Harry was having none of it. The British soldier-prince is spending most of his week in the U.
NKorea nuke arsenal seen as matter of when, not if	10.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
SEOUL, South Korea—For 20 years, fears about North Korea's headlong pursuit of nuclear bombs have been deflected by admonishments not to overestimate an impoverished dictatorship prone to bragging and tantrums.
NJ vet gets back dog tag he lost in World War II	9.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
NEWARK, N.J.—Carol Wilkins leaned over the side of her father's wheelchair and handed him the small red box, a heart-shaped cutout revealing its contents: a weathered, bent silver dog tag.
Rose Park blossomed after World War II	9.5.2013	Salt Lake Tribune
the Salt Lake Tribune Published May 9, 2013 11:48AM MDT Name • Rose Park Location • Northwest Salt Lake City History • As soldiers returned to Salt Lake City from World War II, married and began families, they needed inexpensive homes in new neighborhoods. That was a major reason that developer Alan E. Brockbank constructed about 150 homes in a previously undeveloped part of Salt Lake City centered at 800 N. 1200 West northwest of downtown in 1947. Most of the sturdy brick houses sold for less than $10,000. He called the place Rose Park, and eventua... ...
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Bangladesh Islamic politician sentenced to death	9.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
DHAKA, Bangladesh—A Bangladesh tribunal convicted a top Islamic party politician Thursday of atrocities stemming from the nation's 1971 independence war and sentenced him to death, triggering fears of another wave of deadly street violence between party supporters and security forces.
Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown	8.5.2013	azcentral.com \| business
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Thousands of security officers patrolled Bangladesh's capital on Wednesday to prevent violence during a general strike called by 18 opposition parties. Dozens of homemade bombs exploded around the city, but no injuries were reported. Schools and shops were closed and traffic was light, with many vehicles off the streets.
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Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown	8.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
DHAKA, Bangladesh—Thousands of security officers patrolled Bangladesh's capital on Wednesday to prevent violence during a general strike called by 18 opposition parties.
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Syria cut off from global Internet as civil war rages	8.5.2013	Denver Post: National News Headlines
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON — Internet connections between Syria and the outside world were cut off on Tuesday, according to data from Google and other global Internet companies.
Electronic Arts strikes deal for 'Star Wars' games with Disney	7.5.2013	Denver Post: Entertainment
SAN FRANCISCO -- Electronic Arts and Walt Disney sealed a multi-year licensing deal Monday under which the Redwood City video game publisher will develop games for mobile devices, PCs and
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