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Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent subcommittee on Investigations as lawmakers examine the methods employed by multinational corporations to shift profits offshore and how such activities are affected by the Internal Revenue Code. Lawmakers want to know the tax strategy of how Apple, the world's most valuable company, based in Cupertino, Calif., holds a billion dollars in an Irish subsidiary as a tax strategy, according to a report issued this week by the subcommittee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Apple case seen as possible spur to tax actionWith Apple CEO's Senate turn, lawmakers see possible spur to action on fixing US tax code
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FILE - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waves goodbye after speaking during a banking conference in Chicago. When Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Federal Reserve chairman’s words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper _ or increase _ its support for the economy. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy cluesBernanke's congressional testimony to be studied for any hints of shift on Fed bond purchases
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Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti gets a kiss from his wife Amy Wakeland, as they vote early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Los Angeles. Garcetti faces Wendy Greuel in the mayoral runoff election.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Early vote points to close race as LA picks mayorEarly vote points to close race for Los Angeles mayor, after big-spending campaign
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FILE - In this  July 18, 2012 file photo, North Korea's Vice-Marshal Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, speaks during a meeting at the April 25 House of Culture announcing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's new title of marshal, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Choe, a "special envoy" for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, for China, the North's only major political and economic benefactor. State media released few details, but the trip comes at a rocky time in ties between the allies. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin, File)
North Korean leader sends 'special envoy' to ChinaNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un's send top party-military official to China as 'special envoy'
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State media shows NKorea has new military chiefState media dispatch shows North Korea has named hardline general as new military chief
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Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille celebrates after scoring during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Rangers Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. The Bruins won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finalsPaille's late goal gives Bruins 3-0 series lead over sagging Rangers
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Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing showsAretha Franklin says she's taking June off, will reschedule 2 shows and resume work in July
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This May 13, 2013 photo released by ABC shows actress Zendaya Coleman and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars," in Los Angeles. Zendaya is one of four celebrities competing in the finals Monday, May 20.  A winner will be announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Taylor)
Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champSinger Kellie Pickler and pro partner Derek Hough named 'Dancing With the Stars' champions
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Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridationEarly returns: Portland, Ore., residents rejecting proposal to fluoridate city water
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On May 22, 1913,

the American Cancer Society was founded in New York by a group of doctors and business leaders under its original name, the American Society for the Control of Cancer.

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composer Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany.

In 1860,

the United States and Japan exchanged ratifications of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce during a ceremony in Washington.

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