Morning Newsdome: Spain wins the World Cup, Ugandans suffer for it July 12 2010

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>> Spain won the World Cup over the Netherlands in what is being described as the most-watched televised world event ever. Okay, back to resuming normal, American, football-fearing life. (AP)

>> Bombings went off in two venues in Uganda watching the World Cup, killing at least 74. Get over it, bombers--Spain won. (CNN)

>> Roman Polanski will not be extradited from Switzerland to the United States because of a possible error in the American application for his deportation. Applications can be so tricky. (the New York Times)

>> Yemeni-based cleric Anwar al-Awlaki has called for the death of Seattle cartoonist Molly Norton after her “Everybody Draw Mohammad Day” picture started an actual day. Al-Awlaki, such a stick in the mud. (New York Daily News)

>> And finally: You want to look hot this swimsuit season? Berlin Fashion Week has some really inspired trends, like bald women with molting beards. Sexy. (The Cut)






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