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South Korea's Roh names woman as prime minister

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Reuters - South Korea was set for its first woman prime minister on Friday after President Roh Moo-hyun named lawmaker and former jailed democracy activist to succeed a veteran legislator who quit over a golfing gaffe.

South Korea gets first woman prime minister

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AFP - A feminist lawmaker is to become South Korea's first ever woman prime minister, the president's office has announced.

Female Lawmaker Nominated for S.Korea PM

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AP - South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun on Friday nominated a ruling party lawmaker as the country's new prime minister  the first time a woman has been named for the government's No. 2 position.

Slugging First Baseman Have Their Day

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AP - Two of baseball's best first basemen had reason to be encouraged Thursday. Derrek Lee looked healthy at the plate and Todd Helton added to his big spring.

Everybody may soon hate Raymond

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Reuters - Finally, there is an answer to the old question, "What's more boring than watching golf on television?" As the new documentary "95 Miles to Go" reveals, watching Ray Romano watching golf on television is much more boring. So is watching Ray Romano eat at Subway. And nibble from a friend's room-service tray. And drive a car.

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