Prokhorov to run for Russian presidency (AP)

Mikhail Prokhorov, one of Russia's richest tycoons and the owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team, said Monday he will run against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the March presidential election. Prokhorov has been cautious not to cross Putin's path in the past, but the billionaire may pose a serious challenge to Putin, whose authority has been dented by alleged widespread fraud...

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