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Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:29 AM PDT
Today's Yahoo! News - Latest News & Headlines: Obama arrives in South Africa Third man arrested in case involving ex-NFL player Montana T. Rex gets new home in Washington, D.C. Obama yet to have African legacy like predecessors Mandela family feud over where he should be buried Clashes as Egypt leader's backers, foes rally AP PHOTOS: Images of the western US heat wave Ruling a boon for gay couples with foreign spouse Syrian rebels capture major checkpoint in south Trapped in Transit: Orwellian Moscow airport hotel Neighbor testifies about Martin-Zimmerman fight Sears Holdings severs ties with Paula Deen Mandela's ex-wife: Former S. African leader better Weekend heat wave to bake western US Pressure on House to act on immigration

Obama arrives in South Africa  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:29 AM PDT The president's visit is seen as something of a tribute to an ill Nelson Mandela. Full Story	Top
Third man arrested in case involving ex-NFL player  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:03 PM PDT BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — A man arrested in Connecticut in connection with the murder case against former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was being sent to Massachusetts on Friday, and investigators said a third suspect was arrested in south Florida. Full Story	Top
Montana T. Rex gets new home in Washington, D.C.  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:41 AM PDT The Smithsonian is finally set to welcome a into its hallowed halls. Full Story	Top
Obama yet to have African legacy like predecessors  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:18 AM PDT CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — President Barack Obama is receiving the embrace you might expect for a long-lost son on his return to his father's home continent, even as he has yet to leave a lasting policy legacy for Africa on the scale of his two predecessors. Full Story	Top
Mandela family feud over where he should be buried  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:18 PM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As Nelson Mandela remained in critical condition in hospital Friday, a family feud over where the 94-year-old former president should be buried went to the courts, according to South Africa's national broadcaster. Full Story	Top
Clashes as Egypt leader's backers, foes rally  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 10:59 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — The health department says one person has died and at least 85 others were injured in clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Full Story	Top
AP PHOTOS: Images of the western US heat wave  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:08 PM PDT A high pressure system hanging over the West this weekend is expected to bring temperatures that are extreme even in a region used to baking during the summer. The National Weather Service called for 118 in Phoenix, and 117 in Las Vegas on Sunday — a mark reached only twice in Sin City. Full Story	Top
Ruling a boon for gay couples with foreign spouse  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:57 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — After being interviewed by a federal immigration officer earlier this year, Catriona Dowling was told her Irish spouse would have been given a green card — if she were a man. Full Story	Top
Syrian rebels capture major checkpoint in south  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:19 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Rebels captured a major army post in the southern city of Daraa Friday after nearly two weeks of intense fighting, as battles raged between troops and opposition forces in the province that borders Jordan, activists said. Full Story	Top
Trapped in Transit: Orwellian Moscow airport hotel  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:01 AM PDT SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT (AP) — "An interesting route, Mr. Phillips," says the airport transit desk employee. "This activity makes for suspicion." Full Story	Top
Neighbor testifies about Martin-Zimmerman fight  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:32 PM PDT SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A neighbor of George Zimmerman who had perhaps the best view of the struggle between the neighborhood watch volunteer and Trayvon Martin testified at Zimmerman's murder trial Friday that it appeared the unarmed teen was straddling Zimmerman during their confrontation. Full Story	Top
Sears Holdings severs ties with Paula Deen  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 09:22 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Paula Deen just lost another business partner. Full Story	Top
Mandela's ex-wife: Former S. African leader better  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:06 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The ex-wife of critically ill Nelson Mandela said Friday that the 94-year-old beloved former president is showing a "great improvement" compared to a few days ago. Full Story	Top
Weekend heat wave to bake western US  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:07 AM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Tigers at the Phoenix Zoo are getting frozen fish snacks. Temporary cooling stations are popping up to welcome the homeless and elderly. And airlines are monitoring the soaring temperatures to make sure it's safe to fly as the western U.S. falls into the grip of a dangerous heat wave. Full Story	Top
Pressure on House to act on immigration  Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:52 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The House and its conservative majority are coming under pressure to act after the Senate passed a landmark immigration bill opening the door to U.S. citizenship to millions while pouring billions of dollars into securing the border with Mexico. Full Story	Top

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