Buddhists from 2 Koreas hold joint ceremony

Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month.

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Lakers raise championship banner, get rings

Derek Fisher led the Staples Center crowd in a 3-2-1 countdown to the unveiling of the banner commemorating the Los Angeles Lakers' 15th championship.

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Avs retire sweater of longtime captain Joe Sakic

Joe Sakic would typically rather retreat from the spotlight than bask in it.

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Tribute for soldiers slain in Iraq, Afghanistan

About 50 children of U.S. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be given a medal from the nation's top military official at a Capitol Hill remembrance ceremony honoring the slain warfighters and their families.

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WTC site to be open to victims' families on 9/11

Volunteers and Sept. 11 victims' relatives will read the names of the lost together at this year's commemoration, and the families will again be able to pay respects at ground zero even though the site is under construction, officials said Tuesday.

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MVP James honored in pregame tribute

LeBron James pressed the trophy high above his head and gave 20,000 Cleveland fans another chance to chant "M-V-P!"

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Scoop: Sheen camp's not crying over Richards' ouster

If you’re among the “Dancing With the Stars” fans happy to see Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Denise Richards out of the competition, you aren’t alone.

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Celtics raise 17th championship banner to rafters

The championship banner rose to the rafters. The tears trickled down Paul Pierce's cheeks.

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Pentagon to campaigns: Troops, bases aren't props

Before Sarah Palin spoke at a ceremony Thursday for her son's Army brigade, bound for Iraq, the Pentagon sent a message of its own to the Republican vice presidential candidate: Watch your language.

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Mixed legacy likely as China's Olympics conclude

With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement — coexisting awkwardly with the government's wariness of dissent and free speech.

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Astros hold ceremony to retire Biggio's No. 7

For the first time in a while, Craig Biggio felt butterflies. The Houston Astros retired Biggio's No. 7 before Sunday's game against Arizona, and the seven-time All-Star waved to fans and touched his heart during a lively ceremony.

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China opens its long-sought Olympics spectacularly

China didn't just walk onto the world stage. It soared over it. At last playing its long-sought role as Olympic host, China opened the Summer Games in spectacular fashion Friday with an extravaganza of fireworks and pageantry dramatizing its ascendance as a global power.

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No joint march by Koreas in Beijing

South and North Korea will not march together in Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

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Some secrets out about Olympics opening ceremony

Some secrets are out for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. One big one remains.

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Beijing holds Olympic opening rehearsal

Beijing organizers have staged a full dress rehearsal of next month's Olympics opening ceremony under strict secrecy, state media reported Friday.

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Fireworks, acrobats to highlight Olympics opening

Lavish fireworks, colorful dancing by ethnic groups and performances portraying 5,000 years of Chinese history are among the highlights of the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony, state media reported Wednesday.

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Congress Honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Congress marked the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death Thursday with tributes by House and Senate leaders and words of remembrance by lawmakers who once worked alongside the civil rights leader.

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Hello, Cleveland! Hall Ceremony Returns

Rock on, Cleveland.

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Philly Mayor to Officiate at Gay Union

Mayor John Street, once regarded as an enemy of the gay community for opposing same-sex partner benefits, is to preside over his first same-sex commitment ceremony this weekend.

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Troops Made US Citizens in Afghanistan

Sixty U.S. service members from countries including Cuba, Ethiopia, the Philippines and Vietnam became American citizens on Monday during a ceremony in Afghanistan.

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Man Gets on Stage During Olympics Ceremony

In a startling security breach, an intruder got on stage during Sunday's closing ceremony of the Turin Olympics.

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For some sisters, an engagement is a time to celebrate life, love, and family. For others, it can transform simmering childhood resentments into a full-blown battle royale. Brides.com reveals the potential trouble spots and tips to keep the peace.

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A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigns.

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For some sisters, an engagement is a time to celebrate life, love, and family. For others, it can transform simmering childhood resentments into a full-blown battle royale. Brides.com reveals the potential trouble spots and tips to keep the peace.

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Remember, behind every relaxed bride is a gaggle of happy bridesmaids. Brides.com lists the top ways to keep your ladies involved and excited about your upcoming celebration.

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From practicing your pose to wearing color, style expert and former host of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" reveals his top tips to looking your best on camera.

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Jane Pratt shares the reasons why she gets emotional at weddings when she has never really believed in the institution of marriage.

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Jane Pratt shares the reasons why she gets emotional at weddings when she has never really believed in the institution of marriage.

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As an adult, seeing your parents remarry can be awkward. Joel Stein looks back at the uncomfortable, but ultimately joyful, experience of attending their weddings.

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As many as 187 marriages were solemnised at Kerala's famed Sree Krishna Temple here from 5 a.m. till about noon Sunday, setting a record of sorts.

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Japan's prime minister has expressed deep regret over the suffering his country inflicted on many countries, particularly its Asian neighbors, during World War II.

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Some engaged duos are dismayed to discover not that the honeymoon is over, but that they can't even agree on where it should start. Here's how three couples handled the dilemma.

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There\'s no denying it: A wedding can be quite costly. Between the gown, the venue and the food, the dollars and cents can definitely add up. Author Sharon Naylor and Brides.com share their top tips for having a beautiful wedding for less.

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Hiroshima's mayor urged global leaders on Thursday to back President Barack Obama's call to abolish nuclear weapons as Japan marked the 64th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack.

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Girls just want to have fun, right? Particularly the bride-to-be before she walks down the aisle and gets hitched. Expert party planner Pamela Yager and Brides.com give their tips how to throw a fun, memorable ladies-only night that everyone will enjoy.

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Brides are reportedly being forced to take virginity and pregnancy tests before they are married in state-sponsored ceremonies in India.

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Pop star Michael Jackson's family is to hold a "private function" at a Los Angeles cemetery on Tuesday, the BBC has learned. Police confirmed the event would be taking place at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, but it has not been confirmed if the singer would be buried there.

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Video: Identical twins marry in bizarre ceremony It was a case of double vision when a set of identical twin brothers married another pair of twin sisters in a military ceremony in Pechora, north Russia.

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New York City couple Erin Finnegan and Noah Fulmor floated into matrimony on Saturday thousands of feet above the Gulf of Mexico in what organizers said was the world's first weightless wedding held in zero gravity conditions.

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New York City couple Erin Finnegan and Noah Fulmor floated into matrimony on Saturday thousands of feet above the Gulf of Mexico in what organizers said was the world's first weightless wedding held in zero gravity conditions.

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Country singer Dolly Parton delighted hundreds of Tennessee Girl Scouts when she made a surprise entrance at a ceremony to present them with a patch created in her honor.

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The chairman and CEO of the world's largest search engine is urging college graduates to turn off their computers and discover the humanity around them.

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Eight-hundred years after Genghis Khan conquered and united Mongolia, current leaders are identifying with him as a way to forget the country's communist past.

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Gov. Charlie Crist became the first sitting Florida governor to wed in nearly 42 years, exchanging vows Friday at a ceremony attended by some 200 relatives, friends and celebrities.

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On your wedding day, you want to be surrounded by your entire family. Does that include your furry family member? It can: More and more couples are making their pets a part of the big-day festivities. Here, Brides.com reveals how you can incorporate your pet into the wedding.

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Two college students have been arrested over a pledging ceremony where fraternity initiates were burned with a hot World War II-era bayonet, police in New Hampshire said.

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