Perez walks in winner as Nats edge Mets in 14th
Oliver Perez hit Adam Kennedy with a pitch before walking three batters in a row in the 14th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 2-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. New York Mets – Washington Nationals – Adam Kennedy – Sports – Hit (baseball)
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No ‘adjustments’ needed in Pakistan and Afghanistan: Obama
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama told lawmakers Monday that no current changes were needed to his Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy, as US forces escalate operations against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.
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Foreign buyers see big opportunity in housing bust
The Viceroy, a swanky condominium complex in downtown Miami, gives the impression that the United States is in another real estate boom. The sales office is strangely exuberant.
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Mets fire Manuel and Minaya
New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel looks on from the dugout before the final baseball game of the season against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in New York. The Nationals won 2-1.
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