Family of Jordanian pilot held by Islamic State demands word

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Worried relatives of a Jordanian fighter pilot have asked their government be more open about negotiations for his release, after a second Islamic State group hostage was shown beheaded in a video purportedly from the militants.



Family of Jordanian pilot held by Islamic State demands word



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African leaders to court: Drop case against Sudan's leader

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders have called for the suspension or termination of charges at the International Criminal Court against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto.



African leaders to court: Drop case against Sudan's leader



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George R.R. Martin recalls TV pilot with alien at Super Bowl

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The creator of "Game of Thrones " says he once wrote a TV pilot with a plot focused on an alien landing at the Super Bowl.



George R.R. Martin recalls TV pilot with alien at Super Bowl



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Love booed loudly by fans in his return to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love expected to be booed by Timberwolves fans in his first game back in Minnesota since he was traded to Cleveland last summer.



Love booed loudly by fans in his return to Minnesota



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Curry has 25, Warriors snap 2-game skid, eclipse Suns 106-87

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 25 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a two-game skid with a 106-87 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.



Curry has 25, Warriors snap 2-game skid, eclipse Suns 106-87



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Anderson Silva dominates Diaz in comeback fight at UFC 183

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anderson Silva won a unanimous decision in his comeback fight 13 months after breaking his left leg, dominating Nick Diaz at UFC 183 on Saturday night.



Anderson Silva dominates Diaz in comeback fight at UFC 183



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Trade trip to Britain adds to Chris Christie's 2016 resume

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — As he considers a White House run, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's third trip abroad in recent months provides an opportunity to build his foreign policy resume and test whether he has the temperament for the world stage.



Trade trip to Britain adds to Chris Christie's 2016 resume



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