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United States's Jozy Altidore, right, celebrates his second goal against Nigeria with teammate Michael Bradley (4) in the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, June 7, 2014. The United States won 2-1. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jozy Altidore nets pair to end scoring drought as U.S. heads to World Cup

By Mark Long - Associated Press

United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann acknowledges the crowd at the end of an international soccer friendly against Turkey, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Harrison, N.J. The U.S. won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Despite concerns, U.S. confident about defense heading into World Cup

By Mark Long - Associated Press

United States' Fabian Johnson celebrates after scoring a goal against Turkey in the first half of an international friendly soccer match on Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

As World Cup nears, U.S. fine-tuning continues with win over Turkey

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

U.S. men's soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann, left, and World Cup team captain Clint Dempsey answer questions during a news conference, in New York, Friday, May 30, 2014. The U.S. World Cup team is holding a pep rally in Times Square leading to Sunday's exhibition against Turkey, the second of three warmup matches for the Americans before next month's tournament in Brazil. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US lacks toughest opponents in World Cup warmups

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann walks on the field during an open workout, Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Harrison, N.J. The United States are scheduled to Turkey in an international friendly soccer game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

World Cup run-up features mediocre opposition for U.S.

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Quivira to remain closed when whoopers arrive

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Erdinc, Erkin score, Turkey beats Honduras 2-0

By BOBBY BANCROFT - Associated Press

Honduras’ Jerry Bengtson (11) kicks the ball as Turkey's Omer Toprak (21) defends during the first half of an exhibition soccer game, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Erdinc, Erkin score in Turkey’s 2-0 win v Honduras

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Dempsey ready to go as US leaves Stanford camp

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT

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In this Wednesday, May 14, 2014, photo, Yusuf Yerkel, right, advisor to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stands behind Erdogan during his visit in Soma, Turkey. Yerkel was identified by Turkish media as the advisor who kicked a protester who was held by special forces police members during Erdogan's visit to Soma, Turkey. Erdogan was visiting the western Turkish mining town of Soma after Turkey's worst mining accident . (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Turkish coal mine deaths rise to 282

By Desmond Butler and Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

In this photo taken Wednesday, May 14, 2014 a person identified by Turkish media as Yusuf Yerkel, advisor to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, kicks a protester already held by special forces police members during Erdogan's visiting Soma, Turkey. Erdogan was visiting the western Turkish mining town of Soma after Turkey's worst mining accident . AP Photo/Depo Photos) TURKEY OUT ONLINE OUT

Turkey outraged as PM’s aide kicks protester

By SUZAN FRASER - Associated Press

AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EDT

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FILE - In this file photo dated July 25, 1974, Turkish troops in position on the frontline some 500 yards form the outer perimeter and 400 yards from Greek position at the Nicosia Airport, Cyprus. Europe's top human rights court on Monday May 12, 2014, ordered Turkey to pay 90 million euros ($123 million) to Cyprus over the 1974 invasion of the island and its subsequent division, in one of the largest judgments in its history, saying that the passage of time did not erase responsibility in the case. The judgment comes as the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities are engaged in renewed efforts to reunite the island. (AP Photo/Max Nash, FILE)

Court orders Turkey to pay Cyprus over 1974 invasion

By Desmond Butler - Associated Press

European court orders Turkey to pay 90 million euros over 1974 Cyprus military operation

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This image from video provided by Butterball shows a scene from one of two new TV ads the company is launching. Trying to get the word out that Butterball makes more than just the big bird on Thanksgiving Day, the company is launching the ads that showcase its range of products from turkey sausage to turkey burgers and focus on people who love the lean protein. (AP Photo/Butterball)

Turkey fans are ‘Turketarian’ in Butterball’s ads

By MAE ANDERSON - Associated Press

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered Twitter and YouTube blocked and even threatened to "eradicate Twitter" to show the international community "the power of the Turkish republic." (Associated Press)

U.S. domain deregulation could fragment World Wide Web into ‘Splinternet’

By Victor Kotsev — Special to The Washington Times

French President of the Euro 2016 organizing committee Jacques Lambert, left, speaks with UEFA president Michel Platini during a press conference for the presentation of the 2016 European Football Championship in Paris, Friday April 25, 2014. The Euro 2016 championship will run from June 10 to July 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)

Turkey drops Euro 2020 final bid, targets 2024

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

President Barack Obama stands with his hand over his heart as the National Anthem is played with Japanese Emperor Akihito, right, and his wife Empress Michiko, left, during a state dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama marks Armenian massacre, avoids using the word ‘genocide’

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times