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G-8 backs Greece, ramps up pressure on Iran Ratcheting up the pressure on Iran Saturday, leaders of the Group of Eight major economies expressed solidarity in their approach to cracking down on Tehran's nuclear development program, agreeing to act together to lower oil prices in the coming months if necessary. Chinese activist who fled house arrest lands in U.S. A blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in the U.S. on Saturday, ending a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. Prosecutors: Trio planned to attack Obama's HQ Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets during this weekend's NATO summit, prosecutors said Saturday. Small band of Occupy protesters denounces NATO A group of Occupy protesters barely had enough members to occupy a small corner of Daley Plaza Saturday as they shouted anti-North Atlantic Treaty Organization slogans under the watchful eyes of dozens of police. I'll Have Another wins Preakness, setting up Triple Crown possibility Unlike the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert thought he had the Preakness Stakes won with Bodemeister. It was just slow enough that his front-running horse had a good chance to put it away. In Colorado, same-sex marriage remains a hot issue Minutes after President Barack Obama announced he supported gay marriage, the Democratic governor of Colorado choked back tears in Denver as he ordered state lawmakers to reconsider a civil-unions measure that Republicans had defeated the day before. Navy stars in action film 'Battleship' The Navy is getting the opportunity to showcase its men and women in uniform in director Peter Berg's summer action movie "Battleship," which was released Friday. SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. Woman gets 20 years for firing warning shot Marissa Alexander had never been arrested before she fired a bullet at a wall one day in 2010 to scare off her husband when she felt he was threatening her. Nobody got hurt, but this month a northeast Florida judge was bound by state law to sentence her to 20 years in prison. Underdogs like Went the Day Well could thrive at Preakness Graham Motion isn't in the spotlight this time. His Triple Crown dream is over, as favorite Bodemeister and Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another are the talk of Preakness week at Pimlico Race Course. Facebook jumps, slumps on first day of trading Facebook investors gave the stock a resounding thumbs down on the first day of trading. Obama touts $3B plan for food security President Obama announced a new public-private partnership to help African farmers and fight hunger and malnutrition in a speech Friday ahead of the the Group of Eight summit at Camp David. Defense contractors eye cuts to jobs, plants Defense contractors already are preparing for the layoffs and plant closures that will occur if Congress fails to reach a deal on the federal deficit this year, triggering $600 billion in automatic Pentagon spending cuts. Customs not playing hide-and-seek with carry-on contraband It's dinnertime at Washington Dulles International Airport, and Officer Steve Whittaker has found himself surrounded by a feast at the international-arrivals checkpoint — a pungent meal he has no plans to enjoy. Report: Chinese military able to operate far afield China's military is developing capabilities to conduct "new historic missions" far beyond the communist country's borders, according to an annual Pentagon report to Congress. Evidence mixed for Zimmerman's self-defense claim When George Zimmerman tries to convince a judge or jury that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense, the evidence he'll be able to call on appears to be a mixed bag. Commentary GHEI: Springtime blues for consumers Americans are still asking themselves, "where's the recovery?" The latest re- ports suggest the answer is nowhere in sight, as the present "recovery" is looking an awful lot like a recession. EDITORIAL: Small businesses sweat it out The arrival of summer in the nation's capital is always heralded by humidity and resulting citywide lethargy. Unfortunately for small-business owners perspiring over what taxes they'll owe Uncle Sam for the year, this season is no different. KNIGHT: Kansas leads way against ballot fraud Kansas is one of those schizophrenic states that produce movers and shakers on both sides of the aisle, plus a lot of moderates like Viagra pitchman Bob Dole. WOLF: A better 'gay agenda' Americans are suffering under Barack Obama's rule, and our republic faces an existential challenge. Federal spending is out of control, and Democrats refuse even to pass a budget. America's credit rating has been downgraded, and a debt crisis looms. MURDOCK: Team Obama's war on bald eagles When bald eagles confront danger, most normal Americans would leap to preserve, protect and defend America's national symbol. But Team Obama's response is different: It wants to give wind-power companies long-term permits to butcher bald eagles on the altar of green energy. 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