S. Africa withdraws murder charges against miners accused of killing 34 striking colleagues shot dead by police, for now

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept 2 — South African prosecutors provisionally withdrew murder charges on Sunday against 270 miners who had been accused of killing 34 striking colleagues shot dead by police, but said they could be recharged when investigations are complete.

Public anger had been mounting at the charges, made under an apartheid-era law under which the miners were deemed to have had a “common purpose” in the murder of their co-workers.

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Padres get 20 hits, lose to Rockies 11-10

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San Diego outhit Colorado 20-11 and scored in seven innings to the Rockies' three yet still took a loss in an 11-10 game at Coors Field on Sunday.

The Padres became the first team in exactly two years to collect 20 hits in a nine-inning game and lose. It last happened on Sept. 2, 2010, also at Coors Field, with the Rockies on the losing end of a 12-11 game against the Phillies.

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