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USNS Impeccable, an intelligence-gathering ship, was harassed by a Chinese security ship last month in an incident that analysts say indicates Beijing is stepping up aggressive maritime encounters toward the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy)

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Sen. Marco Rubio is now taking stands on issues that could win back some friends among conservatives who criticized his immigration reform effort. (Associated Press)

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Tom Watson of the United States smiles on the 5th fairway during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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**FILE** Rower Anita DeFrantz, right, announces an athlete's suit against the U.S. Olympic Committee for depriving Americans the opportunity to compete in the Moscow Games at a news conference in New York City, Wednesday, April 24, 1980. A number of athletes joined the 1976 Olympic bronze medalist in the suit filed in Washington, D.C. At left is Ira Glasser, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union. (AP Photo/Burnett)

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Lindsey Vonn, left, girlfriend of Tiger Woods of the United States, and Nadine Moze, girlfriend of Fred Couples of the United States watch a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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Lindsey Vonn, right, girlfriend of Tiger Woods of the United States, and Nadine Moze, girlfriend of Fred Couples of the United States watch a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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Kate Aiken, wife of Thomas Aiken of South Africa, reacts during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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**FILE** Jared Jeffrey (6), of the United States, dribbles as he is defended by Philippe Davies, right, of Canada, in the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying soccer match on Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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US skier Lindsey Vonn, left, watches her boyfriend Tiger Woods, as he plays a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Muirfield, Scotland Sunday, July 14, 2013. The British Open begins on Thursday July 18. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

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Tiger Woods and his girlfriend US skier Lindsey Vonn, are seen together during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Muirfield, Scotland, Monday, July 15, 2013. The British Open begins on Thursday, July 18. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

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Tiger Woods and his girlfriend US skier Lindsey Vonn, are seen together during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Muirfield, Scotland, Monday, July 15, 2013. The British Open begins on Thursday, July 18. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

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Tiger Woods plays a shot as his girlfriend US skier Lindsey Vonn, looks on during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Muirfield, Scotland, Monday, July 15, 2013. The British Open begins on Thursday, July 18. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

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Skier Lindsey Vonn watches her boyfriend Tiger Woods of the United States during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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** FILE ** Skier Lindsey Vonn watches her boyfriend Tiger Woods of the United States during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)