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Wie withdraws from LPGA Tour Championship

Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after limping through her first round on a sprained left ankle.
 

Ochoa seizes LPGA Tour Championship lead

Lorena Ochoa, battling Jiyai Shin for LPGA Player of the Year honors, fired a first-round 66 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.
 

Ochoa seizes LPGA Tour Championship lead

Lorena Ochoa fired a first-round 66 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.
 

Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury

Michell Wie withdraws from LPGA Tour Championship with ankle injury. Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle.
 

'Passport please': new fences for a border town

Canadians in Stanstead and Americans across the border in Derby Line, Vermont once lived in harmony as one community, mostly ignoring the imaginary line that separates them.
 

Today in History - Nov. 20

Today in History - Nov. 20. Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year.
 

Latin American art fair in the Big Apple

Latin American art decorates the Big Apple, breaking down cultural stereotypes. The only art fair in the United States featuring works exclusively from Latin American artists is under way in New York and drawing artists, collectors and museum representatives from around the world to the PINTA art fair.
 

S. Korean minister nixes new US trade negotiations

South Korean foreign minister rules out renegotiating US trade deal. South Korea's foreign minister ruled out Friday additional negotiations with the United States over a free trade agreement, a day after presidents of the two countries vowed cooperation to push the stalled deal forward.
 

Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship

Wie withdraws with ankle injury, Ochoa shoots 66 to take lead at LPGA Tour Championship. Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.
 

Mexican Revolution revived in Asia art exhibit

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - It's been nearly a century since Mexico was ravaged by revolution but the social, political and religious ramifications of the conflict have been brought to life at an art exhibition thousands of miles away.
 

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

EDITOR'S NOTE ? The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.
 

20 years after UN pact, many children still suffer

20 years after UN pact to protect children, some successes alongside a long list of woes. EDITOR'S NOTE ? The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.
 

Record-wary Mayweather may duck Pacquiao: Arum

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino, promoter Bob Arum said on Thursday.
 

Indian boy mirrors plight of millions of kids

UN children's convention at 20: Indian boy embodies the plight of millions of downtrodden kids. Arun Kumar was born to disabled parents, beaten by his grandparents, ran away from home, got a job in a garment factory and had all his savings stolen by the police.
 

'Passport please': new fences for a border town

Canadians in Stanstead and Americans across the border in Derby Line, Vermont once lived in harmony as one community, mostly ignoring the imaginary line that separates them.
 

California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent

California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent, setting another new record. California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record, even though more than 25,000 Californians found jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
 

Mexican labs target adulterers with DNA testing

Suspect your significant other might be cheating on you? In Mexico, numerous laboratories are now offering a way to find out for sure -- DNA tests.
 

A look at economic developments around the globe

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world. A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:
 

Mutation found in swine flu virus in Norway: WHO

The World Health Organisation said Friday that a mutation had been found in samples of the swine flu virus taken following the first two deaths from the pandemic in Norway.
 

Flu season, ailing economy aiding Mich. drug maker

Michigan generic drug maker Perrigo thriving while economy and public are ailing. Record profits. Job openings. Shareholders making money. It's not what you might think in Michigan, home to the country's highest unemployment rate, but a century-old company is in robust health thanks to achy, thifty Americans.