Sri Lanka says it captured key rebel defense line

Sri Lankan military says it has broken through key rebel defense line south of Jaffna - AP

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Matthiessen wins National Book Award fiction prize

Peter Matthiessen wins National Book Award fiction prize for 'Shadow Country' - AP

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Johnson, Teague lead No. 20 Wake to 120-88 win

James Johnson, Jeff Teague lead No. 20 Wake Forest to 120-88 rout of North Carolina-Wilmington - AP

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