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It's elementary, my dear: Watson returns as US Ryder Cup captain
The PGA of America is bringing back Tom Watson, who led the Americans to victory at the 1993 Ryder Cup matches, as captain for the 2014 US team.
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Webb Simpson wins US Open Championship
Of the last 18 players to tee off in the final round, Simpson was the only one to break par.
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UK Parliament: Murdoch unfit to lead
The damning language came amidst further investigation into the phone hacking scandal which has enveloped British media and politics.
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Murdoch empire faces new scandal, potentially far more damaging
Three major reports this week detail an alleged satellite TV hacking scandal by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp that reportedly cost its rivals tens of millions of dollars.
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Opinion: Occupy Wall Street: an American tradition since 1776
The 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters aren't extremists on the fringe. They reflect the frustrations of large swaths of American society. By taking aim at corporate greed and corruption, they embody a venerable tradition of American populism with roots back to Jefferson.
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Same-sex marriage: Can Prop. 8 sponsor appeal ruling ban is unconstitutional?
In a hearing Tuesday, California Supreme Court justices grilled attorneys for both sides in the Prop. 8 case. Their ruling on legal 'standing' may affect more than the ban on same-sex marriage.
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Phone hacking letter spells more trouble for Murdoch and News Corp.
A letter from a former News of the World reporter previously jailed for phone hacking says the practice was 'widely discussed' at the shuttered tabloid.
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Nick Davies will write about phone hacking scandal in "HackAttack"
The British journalist who broke the story about the News of the World hackings will publish a book about the tabloid's collapse next fall.
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From 'Ninja Wendi' to 'daft hysteria,' UK press turns a sharp pen on Murdoch and Co.
With the spotlight shining bright on Rupert Murdoch, his media empire, and his political ties, British columnists are offering up searing critiques on every aspect of the phone hacking scandal. Here's a sampling:
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Rupert Murdoch: Scandal, phone hacking, and foam whacking (VIDEO)
British lawmakers questioned the contrite Rupert Murdoch, his son James, and Rebekah Brooks about their knowledge of illicit phone hacking by the shuttered tabloid News of the World.
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British phone hacking scandal hits second tabloid, crosses borders
The phone hacking inquiry broadened Friday with a police raid on the Daily Star Sunday and allegations that News of the World broke into a Scottish politician's voicemail.
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Kobe Bryant slur: A window into 'last bastion of homophobia'?
Basketball star Kobe Bryant has been fined $100,000 for yelling a homophobic slur at a referee. Some observers say it points to a persistent and deep homophobia in pro sports. Others say too much is being made of a single incident.
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Masters 2011 marks 75th anniversary of golf's first major
Masters 2011 golf tournament is the 75th edition of what started out as the Augusta National invitation Tournament back in 1934.
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In Pictures: Masters 2011 golf tournament
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Prop. 8: Gay marriage still on hold in California, says Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday not to lift the 'temporary' stay on same-sex marriages in California, imposed in August 2010.
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Proposition 8: federal judge overturns California gay marriage ban
Proposition 8, the 2008 California ban on gay marriage, is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Supporters of Proposition 8 say they will appeal the decision.
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Tiger Woods and fellow competitors stopped by high winds at British Open
Tiger Woods, along with many golfers at the 150th British Open at St. Andrews, had to stop playing Friday for over an hour, due to high winds on the seaside course.
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Tiger Woods and others chasing Rory McIlroy after first round of British Open
Tiger Woods shot a five under 67 Thursday at St. Andrews, but Rory McIlroy tied an Open Championship scoring record with a nine under 63 to lead by two.
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British Open 2010: Five things to watch
The 150th British Open begins Thursday at the home of golf, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Who and what should you watch?
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Graeme McDowell holds off Woods, Mickelson, Els to win U.S. Open
Graeme McDowell isn't a household name by any means. But Sunday's win at the U.S. Open puts him on the map.
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Golf clubs are hot for Tiger Woods; storms back with 3rd round 66
Tiger Woods' golf clubs are smokin' hot. Tiger shoots his best score Saturday since he was sidelined last winter.
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U.S. Open: Birdies hard to find at Pebble Beach
U.S. Open: Momentum at Pebble Beach early Thursday lasted about as long as it took to get to the next tee box.
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U.S. Open: Danish golfer Soren Kjeldsen grabs early first round lead
U.S. Open: Danish golfer Soren Kjeldsen grabs the early first round lead in the US national golf championship.
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In Pictures: A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach Golf Links
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In Pictures: Augusta National Golf Club
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