A look at key family members of North Korean leader Kim Jong IlA look at key family members of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il: North Korea Dear Leader reportedly taps 26-year-old son as successor _ known as Commander KimSEOUL, South Korea — One photo shows a chubby-cheeked boy with an impish grin. Former classmates at a Swiss boarding school describe a shy student who loved basketball and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Recent reports describe him as overweight and a heavy drinker. N. Korea’s Kim taps Swiss-educated 3rd son as eventual successor, S. Korean reports saySEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Jong Il has anointed his 26-year-old son — said to be competitive, proficient in English and a heavy drinker — as the next leader of the communist state, news reports said Tuesday. North Korea’s Kim taps Swiss-educated 3rd son as eventual successor, reports saySEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Jong Il has anointed his 26-year-old son — said to be competitive, proficient in English and a heavy drinker — as the next leader of the communist state, news reports said Tuesday. NKorea’s Kim taps Swiss-educated 3rd son as eventual successor, SKorean reports saySEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Jong Il has anointed his 26-year-old son — said to be competitive, proficient in English and a heavy drinker — as the next leader of the communist state, news reports said Tuesday. North Korea’s Kim Jong Il taps 26-year-old son as future successor, reports saySEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Il’s youngest son — a 26-year-old who reportedly enjoys skiing and studied English, German and French at a Swiss boarding school — was named North Korea’s next leader in an announcement to top ruling party, government and military officials, a South Korean lawmaker and newspapers said Tuesday, NKorea pushes forward with missile preparations as leader Kim reportedly anoints successorSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea pushed forward with preparations to test-fire more missiles in the wake of last week’s nuclear test as leader Kim Jong Il moved to anoint his third son as heir to the world’s first communist dynasty, reports and experts said Tuesday. Reports: NKorea tells its diplomats abroad Kim’s youngest son is next leaderSEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Il’s youngest son — a 26-year-old who reportedly enjoys skiing and studied English, German and French at a Swiss boarding school — was named North Korea’s next leader in an announcement to top ruling party, government and military officials, a South Korean lawmaker and newspapers said Tuesday, Southwest Airlines launches new ad campaign, don’t worry, be happyDALLAS — Southwest Airlines, which has posed stewardesses in hot pants and the CEO with a bag over his head to sell tickets, is launching a new campaign that tells consumers to get over the recession and fly again. Wired, worldly and apolitical: Chinese born in Tiananmen Square-era come of ageKAIFENG, China — Twenty years ago, on the night of June 3, rumors were flying about an impending military crackdown against demonstrators in Beijing. That’s when Feng Shijie’s wife went into labor in his hometown, Kaifeng. Jordan reaches agreement in principle to accept 76ers coaching jobThe Philadelphia 76ers have found their next head coach, reaching an agreement in principle with Eddie Jordan to end a search that lasted nearly three weeks. Person with knowledge of talks: Jordan has agreement in principle to accept 76ers coaching jobThe Philadelphia 76ers have an agreement in principle with Eddie Jordan to become their next head coach. Lakers rip Rockets in NBA Game SevenLOS ANGELES - With their run for the NBA Championship ring in serious jeopardy, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers left no doubt they were moving on. Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past Mavs 124-110 and into first conference finals since 1985DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are leaving all the animosity with the Dallas Mavericks’ players, fans and owner behind and are heading to their first Western Conference finals since 1985. Behind 30 points from Carmelo Anthony and 28 from Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets beat the Mavericks 124-110 on Wednesday night to wrap up their semifinal series in five feisty games. Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past Mavs 124-110 and into first conference finals since 1985DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are leaving all the animosity with the Dallas Mavericks’ players, fans and owner behind and are heading to their first Western Conference finals since 1985. Attorney for Floyd accuser says NCAA believes his accountIn the case of Southern California coach Tim Floyd’s recruitment of O.J. Mayo, it might come down to a case of he said vs. he said. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers waiting again as second straight sweep lands them in conference finalINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. Former Wizards coach Eddie Jordan interested in 76ers head coaching vacancyPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA coach Eddie Jordan has expressed interest in the Philadelphia 76ers head coaching job and hopes to meet with team president Ed Stefanski by the end of the weekend. NBA office: No punishment for fallout from Mavericks-Nuggets incidents on, off the courtDENVER — The NBA won’t punish anybody over the ugly incidents that occurred on and off the court in Games 3 and 4 of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers again play waiting game after second straight sweepINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. Hundreds fill Florida church to mourn former Pistons, Dream Team coach Chuck DalyTEQUESTA, Fla. — Chuck Daly’s team gathered around him one last time. Bill Laimbeer and Rick Mahorn were side by side on one end, Joe Dumars on the right, Isiah Thomas and Vinnie Johnson standing together a few feet back. King James leads All-NBA first team, joined by Howard, Wade, Nowitzki and BryantNEW YORK — LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now. Celtics rally from 10-point deficit in 4th for 92-88 victory over Magic and 3-2 series leadBOSTON — The Magic lost their touch in a series some of their players believe should already be over. The Celtics keep finding theirs just in time. The defending NBA champions wiped out a 10-point deficit in the last five minutes and won Game 5 92-88 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. If the Celtics lose Game 6 in Orlando on Thursday, they will host Game 7 on Sunday. With Mavs owner Cuban taking night off, security guards at Nuggets’ arena can breathe easyThe thing to like most about Game 5 between Dallas and Denver is that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won’t be at it. If nothing else, that improves the chances they’ll play basketball instead of celebrity smackdown. TNT announcer Collins backtracks on comments about 76ers about head coaching vacancyLOS ANGELES — TNT analyst Doug Collins apologized to Philadelphia 76ers president Ed Stefanski for mistakenly saying he spoke to the team about its open coaching job. Former NBA coach, TNT announcer Collins talks to 76ers about head coaching vacancyPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA coach and TNT analyst Doug Collins has talked to the Philadelphia 76ers about their open coaching job. Report: Former Mayo associate accuses USC coach of paying man who helped deliver MayoLOS ANGELES — A former associate of NBA star O.J. Mayo has told Yahoo! Sports that Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd paid to help get Mayo to play for the Trojans. Nuggets have bad taste in their mouths after families and friends mistreated in DallasDENVER — The Denver Nuggets returned from Dallas with a bad taste in their mouths and it had nothing to do with Chris “Birdman” Andersen’s nasty case of food poisoning. Equipment manager’s estranged wife indicted with trying to extort Louisville coach Rick PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The estranged wife of a longtime aide to Rick Pitino was indicted Tuesday on federal charges of trying to extort money from the Louisville men’s basketball coach and lying to the FBI. Dallas Mavericks owner apologizes to Nuggets player’s motherDALLAS — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has apologized to the mother of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. |
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