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Erdem Gunduz, right, stands silently on Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, early Tuesday, June 18, 2013. After weeks of confrontation with police, sometimes violent, Turkish protesters are using a new form of resistance: standing silently. The development started late Monday when a solitary man began standing in passive defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority at Istanbul's central Taksim Square. The square has been sealed off from mass protests since police cleared it over the weekend. The man has identified himself as Erdem Gunduz, a performance artist. His act has sparked imitation by others in Istanbul and other cities. It has provoked widespread comment on social media. (AP Photo)
Turkey's 'standing man' to join ranks of icons?Turkey's 'standing man' to join ranks of history's iconic symbols of human drama?
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United States' Jozy Altidore (17) heads the ball as Honduras' goalie Noel Valladares (18) and teammate Jose Velasquez (5) defend in the second half during a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. The United States defeated Honduras 1-0. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifyingJozy Altidore scores as US closes in on 2014 World Cup spot with 1-0 victory over Honduras
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Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLBPitcher safety against line drives a matter of low odds, but damage is high when it happens
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Daniel Carcillo, left, and center Jamal Mayers, right, skate during NHL hockey practice in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven games series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury cultureMum's the word: Injury to Blackhawks' Hossa, other maladies remain as secret as X's and O's
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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over SpursOn to Game 7: James finishes with triple-double as Heat rally for 103-100 win over Spurs in OT
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Muhammad Naeem a representative of the Taliban speaks during a press conference at the official opening of their office in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan as the Islamic militant movement opened an office in Qatar. American officials with the Obama administration said the office in the Qatari capital of Doha was the first step toward the ultimate U.S.-Afghan goal of a full Taliban renouncement of links with al-Qaida. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)
Afghan Taliban say they killed 4 US troopsAfghan Taliban say they killed 4 US troops in attack just hours after peace talks announced
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Afghan refugee children, swim in muddy water created from a broken water pipe, on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, June 17, 2013. Pakistan hosts over 1.6 million registered Afghans, the largest and most protracted refugee population in the world, according to the U.N. refugee agency. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
UN says 45.2 million refugees, displaced globallyUN says wars push number of refugees, displaced globally to 18-year high of 45.2 million
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US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia disembark from Air Force One at the Tegel airport in Berlin Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Obama arrived for a two-day official visit to Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the stakesObama's Berlin speech expectations: Big shoes to fill, including his own
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Defense attorney Mark O'Mara, left, talks with George Zimmerman during a recess in Zimmerman's trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.(AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
Zimmerman jury selection moving into a new phaseJury selection in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial moves into next round in Fla.
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Defense attorney Mark O'Mara, left, talks with George Zimmerman during a recess in Zimmerman's trial in Seminole circuit court in Sanford, Fla., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.(AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
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FILE -This is a June 5, 1989 file photo of a Chinese man as he stands alone to block a line of tanks heading east on Beijing's Cangan Blvd. in Tiananmen Square . (AP Photo/Jeff Widener, File)
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US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia disembark from Air Force One at the Tegel airport in Berlin Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Obama arrived for a two-day official visit to Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2011 file photo, actress Selma Blair arrives at amfAR's Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles. In a brief statement Tuesday, June 18, 2013, series producer Lionsgate said that Blair won't be returning to "Anger Management," the FX sitcom starring Charlie Sheen. The company said it wished her "the very best" but had no further comment. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
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Workers watch shipping and discharging of containers at a port in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion) as rising costs for imports due to the cheaper yen matched a rebound in exports. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
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United States' Jozy Altidore (17) heads the ball as Honduras' goalie Noel Valladares (18) and teammate Jose Velasquez (5) defend in the second half during a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. The United States defeated Honduras 1-0. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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  • Repeat sex offender sentenced to two life terms in prison

    A Loudoun County judge on Friday upheld a jury's recommendation and handed down a sentence of two life sentences plus 75 years in prison for a 52-year-old man convicted on a range of sex crime charges. Loudoun Times, Mon, Jun 17 2013 @ 01:03 PM

  • LaRock unseats May in low-turnout Virginia primary upset

    For two decades, Del. Joe T. May, a moderate Republican and chairman of the House Transportation Committee, has represented voters across a broad district that spans much of Loudoun County and parts of Clarke and Frederick counties. The Washington Post, Fri, Jun 14 2013 @ 03:00 AM

  • Two Men Charged, Juvenile Charges Pending for Leesburg Larcenies

    Investigators last week arrested and charged two Leesburg men following a larceny investigation, according to information released today by the Leesburg Police Department. Patch.com, Wed, Jun 12 2013 @ 08:51 AM

  • Courthouse Square proposes public-private partnership

    Courtesy art/L4 Capital Partnership The new Courthouse Square from the Courthouse Lawn along East Market Street. Loudoun Times, Sat, Jun 15 2013 @ 07:58 AM

  • Chamber President Weighs in on Hatrick Retirement

    On Wednesday, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce President Tony Howard offered the following comments on the retirement of Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Edgar Hatrick III: "I am saddened to hear that Ed Hatrick has decided to retire after the coming school year. Patch.com, Thu, Jun 13 2013 @ 05:51 AM
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