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Russia is building up its submarine forces in Asia, and Moscow's military forces are seeking increased influence in the Arctic region, Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, Adm. Samuel Locklear testified to the House Armed Services Committee. (Associated Press)

Finland fires on suspected Russian submarine in waters off Helsinki

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

The Embassy of FInland in the nation's capital has won a coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for it site design and practices. The embassy interior is shown here. (Embassy of FInland)

A first: The green-minded Embassy of Finland wins a coveted LEED platinum certification

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Replica parka mixes new with old

By Julie Hermann - Associated Press

United States's Kyrie Irving, right, goes for the basket in front Turkey's Baris Hersek, left, during the Group C Basketball World Cup match, in Bilbao northern Spain, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. The 2014 Basketball World Cup competition take place in various cities in Spain from last Aug. 30 through to Sept. 14. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

U.S. rallies from halftime deficit to beat Turkey at World Cup

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Islanders reach 3-year deal with D Ville Pokka

Associated Press

Sweden's players celebrate after Joakim Lindstrom scored against Czech Republic during the bronze medal match between Sweden and the Czech Republic at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Russia beats Finland to win ice hockey worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin and other Russia players celebrate after scoring a goal during the gold medal match against Finland at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Alex Ovechkin, Russia win hockey world championship

By Karel Janicek - Associated Press

Russia forward Sergei Shirokov, celebrates his goal during a semifinal match between Russia and Sweden at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Russia, Finland advance to hockey worlds final

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Czech Republic's and USA players scuffle during the Group A Quarterfinal match at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

U.S., Canada bounced from hockey world championships in quarterfinals

By Karel Janicek - Associated Press

Czech Republic's Tomas Rolinek, center, scores against the USA during the Group A Quarterfinal match at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Hockey semis: Sweden-Russia, Czech-Finland

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

France's players celebrate their victory during the Group A preliminary round match against Denmark at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Monday, May 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

France beats Denmark to reach quarters at worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Canada's Joel Ward celebrates the first goal he scored against Italy goalie Daniel Bellissimo during the first period at the IIHF World Hockey Championship Friday, May 16, 2014, in Minsk, Belarus. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)

Canada routs Italy 6-1 at hockey worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Team Canada's Cody Hodgson, center, is congratulated by teammates Troy Brouwer, left, and Nazem Kadri, after he scored the first goal against Denmark during first period action at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Thursday, May 15, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)

Canada routs Denmark 6-1 at ice hockey worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press