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AP - President Bush on Saturday said Iran’s capture of 15 British sailors and marines was “inexcusable” and called for Iran to “give back the hostages” immediately and unconditionally.

AFP - US President George W. Bush on Saturday branded Iran's seizure of 15 British navy personnel "inexcusable behavior" and demanded their release as the crisis was entering its ninth day.

AP - First, an instant replay. Next, a classic repeat? Florida and its in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating UCLA 76-66 in a game that looked very much like the meeting between these two in last year’s Final Four.

AP - Three people were shot during an attempted robbery at a shopping mall Saturday, police said. One person was critically wounded.

Reuters - U.S. and South Korean negotiators
struggled on Sunday to agree a major trade deal with a deadline
just hours away and neither side daring to predict the outcome.

AP - Residents of 200 homes were ordered to evacuate Saturday as a wildfire burned out of control in hills and canyons in this city east of Los Angeles, authorities said.

AP - The U.S. military death toll in March, the first full month of the security crackdown, was nearly twice that of the Iraqi army, which American and Iraqi officials say is taking the leading role in the latest attempt to curb violence in the capital, surrounding cities and Anbar province, according to figures compiled on Saturday.

AP - The U.N. humanitarian chief said Saturday that the conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region was destabilizing neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic and a comprehensive solution to the region’s problems was needed.

AP - Justin Timberlake gave up his burping title, but took home a trophy as favorite male singer Saturday night in a raucous, slime-drenched 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

AP - After the Tropicana Resort & Casino opened 50 years ago, it was soon dubbed the “Tiffany of the Strip” because of its manicured lawns, balconied rooms and elegant showroom. Years under mob control earned it a storied place in Nevada gambling lore.

AP - An American entrepreneur who introduced foreign men to “young, sexy, exotic and beautiful Latin Women” via the Internet was killed in the western city of Cali by gunmen on a motorcycle, police said Saturday.

AP - President Bush again came to Alberto Gonzales’ defense Saturday, saying the attorney general is “honorable and honest” and has his full support.