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Bush, Fukuda lay out goals for G-8 summit in Japan
Global challenges like soaring oil prices and the Earth's rising temperature await President Bush at a summit of top industrialized nations, but first he set out to soothe emotions on a sensitive Japanese issue that's entangled in the nuclear standoff with North Korea.
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3 freed US hostages give thanks for their rescue
Obama: Media response to Iraq remarks overblown
California wildfires strain state's resources
AP Exclusive: US removes uranium from Iraq
Ore. man completes flight of fancy _ in lawn chair
Former Republican Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86
After DC gun ban overturned, city seeks new rules
Williams sisters claim 3rd Wimbledon doubles title
US marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry
Pakistan halts assault on militants
FDA reports more cases of salmonella illnesses
Helms never changed on civil rights opposition
Rescue video shows duped rebels, elated hostages
Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title
California wildfires strain state's resources
Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House
Bush welcomes new US citizens
Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment
Pentagon extends tour of Marines in Afghanistan
