AP 2010-03-30

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[1] Former Republican vice¹ presidential nominee² Sarah Palin rallied with thousands of tea party activists³ for Nevada Senator Harry⁴ Reid. Palin told her fellow conservatives that Reid will have to explain his votes on health care and other issues in his tough battle for reelection. 

[2] A Wisconsin man who's been convicted of cooking his ex-girlfriend's dog in an oven will spend the next six years in prison for animal cruelty. Prosecutors⁵ say he left the dog cooked at 350 degrees and he left the department to spend time with friends. 

[3] South Korean officials say there is no indication that North Korea is responsible for sinking a navy ship near the disputed maritime⁶ border. Victims' families say the ship may have been in disrepair and are accusing government officials of a cover-up. Searchers are scouring⁷ the waters for more than 40 missing marines. 

[4] Millions of people worldwide turned off lights and appliances for an hour on Saturday to celebrate the fourth annual Earth Hour. The gesture highlights environmental concerns and calls for a binding⁸ pact⁹ to cut greenhouse gas emissions¹⁰.