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Tearful Alysa Liu, amid comeback bid, leads worlds after short program

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U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu leads after the short program at the world championships.

The 19-year-old from Clovis , California , had to fight back tears after scoring an international-best 74.58 points.

Mone Chiba of Japan was second with 73.44 points; Isabeau Levito , the reigning silver medalist, was third .

The event continues Wednesday night with the pairs short program.

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