McIlroy starts fast, but stumbles home in Masters finish

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy roared off the starting line and almost as suddenly ran out of gas.



McIlroy starts fast, but stumbles home in Masters finish



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Vietnam vet surprised over reason for license plate denial

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A Vietnam War veteran in Utah says he's surprised over the reason for the denial of his request for a personalized license plate commemorating the year he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart.



Vietnam vet surprised over reason for license plate denial



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Riley amazed as 76,000-plus show up for Huskers' spring game

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — According to the school fight song, there is no place like Nebraska.



Riley amazed as 76,000-plus show up for Huskers' spring game



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Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia suspended for positive drug test

ATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.



Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia suspended for positive drug test



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Obama says Brazilian president to visit US in June

PANAMA CITY (AP) — President Barack Obama says Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will visit Washington this summer, nearly two years after she canceled a similar trip to protest U.S. spy programs.



Obama says Brazilian president to visit US in June



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Text of Obama, Castro in meeting at Summit of the Americas

Text of remarks by President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro of Cuba at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, as transcribed by the White House:



Text of Obama, Castro in meeting at Summit of the Americas



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Clinton campaign manager-to-be pushes teamwork, humility

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign manager-in-waiting is telling top aides that the Democratic presidential campaign will value teamwork, diversity, discipline and humility.



Clinton campaign manager-to-be pushes teamwork, humility



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Exhibition honors Polish couple who saved Jews at Warsaw zoo

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It was World War II, Warsaw was under German occupation, and the wife of the director of the Warsaw zoo spotted Nazis approaching the white stucco villa that she and her family inhabited on the zoo grounds.



Exhibition honors Polish couple who saved Jews at Warsaw zoo



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10 deputies on leave after California horse chase beating

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Ten sheriff's deputies in Southern California have been put on leave after several of them were shown on video kicking and punching a man following a 2½-hour chase involving a stolen horse.



10 deputies on leave after California horse chase beating



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Jordan Spieth takes big lead to weekend at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — At the Masters, those famous, hand-operated scoreboards are all over the course. It's kind of hard to miss them.



Jordan Spieth takes big lead to weekend at the Masters



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Anticipation grows: Obama, Castro to meet Saturday in Panama

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Generations of distrust between the U.S. and Cuba could begin to fade away Saturday as their presidents meet face to face for the first time since the height of the Cold War.



Anticipation grows: Obama, Castro to meet Saturday in Panama



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Thai junta links island bombing to political turmoil

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's military government says a car bomb explosion on the popular holiday island of Samui that injured seven people could be the work of the junta's opponents.



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Latest on police shooting: Mourners pay respects at wake

8:15 a.m.



Latest on police shooting: Mourners pay respects at wake



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Funeral set for black driver fatally shot by white officer

SUMMERVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Mourners are expected to gather Saturday in Summerville, South Carolina to remember Walter Scott, the 50-year-old black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer after fleeing a traffic stop in North Charleston.



Funeral set for black driver fatally shot by white officer



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Police: DC man spent 48th birthday on a crime spree

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say Ronald Anderson spent his 48th birthday going on a crime spree in Washington and Maryland.



Police: DC man spent 48th birthday on a crime spree



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Illinois hamlet to assess what's left after tornado kills 2

FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois residents whose rural hamlet was nearly leveled by a deadly twister may get to return to their homes Saturday to assess the damage from the storm that killed two women who shared a friendship, favors and the same neighborhood.



Illinois hamlet to assess what's left after tornado kills 2



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Cleric: Man charged in Kansas bomb plot is mentally ill

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man accused of plotting a suicide bomb attack on a Kansas military base to help the Islamic State group is mentally ill and was acting strangely days before his arrest, according to a Muslim cleric who said he was counseling him at the FBI's request.



Cleric: Man charged in Kansas bomb plot is mentally ill



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Official says gunmen kill 20 at Pakistan dam project

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A senior government official in Pakistan says gunmen have attacked a dam construction site in southwestern Baluchistan province, killing at least 20 workers and wounding three.



Official says gunmen kill 20 at Pakistan dam project



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Chinese soccer on upswing with new talent and big investment

SHANGHAI (AP) — For Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, the new season has brought new optimism.



Chinese soccer on upswing with new talent and big investment



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Red Sox and Yankees tied in 17th inning after power outage

NEW YORK (AP) — Chase Headley and Mark Teixeira hit tying home runs for the New York Yankees, extending their first meeting of the season with the rival Boston Red Sox into the 17th inning early Saturday morning.



Red Sox and Yankees tied in 17th inning after power outage



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Rights groups: Tibetan nun sets herself on fire

BEIJING (AP) — A nun set herself on fire while crying out for the Dalai Lama to return to Tibet in the latest in dozens of self-immolations in recent years by Tibetans protesting Beijing's controls over the region, overseas rights groups said.



Rights groups: Tibetan nun sets herself on fire



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Obama seeks to re-engage with Latin America at summit

PANAMA CITY (AP) — After his ice-breaking handshake with Cuba's leader, President Barack Obama is looking to the Summit of the Americas to chart a less conflictive future with Latin America, a region that has long chafed at Washington's dominance.



Obama seeks to re-engage with Latin America at summit



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Myanmar high-level meeting political talks consider reforms

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is meeting Friday with the country's top political and military leaders, but she says the landmark talks they will be meaningful only if they lead to free and fair elections scheduled for later this year.



Myanmar high-level meeting political talks consider reforms



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Europe Helpless to Stop People Smuggling Networks in the Mediterranean

As people flee from Syria and Sub-Saharan Africa, Italy is on the forefront of a wave of unwelcome immigration.



Europe Helpless to Stop People Smuggling Networks in the Mediterranean



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Bundy hosting 'liberty' camp-in to mark Nevada standoff date

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A year since a tense standoff between a Nevada rancher's armed supporters and federal land managers, Cliven Bundy's cattle still roam public lands, more than $1.1 million worth of grazing fees have yet to be paid and Bundy has become a tea party celebrity in the West.



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Gap remains in video record of fatal SC police shooting

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Questions remain about the shooting death of a black motorist in South Carolina after the release of dashboard video of the traffic stop, which led to a white officer being charged with murder.



Gap remains in video record of fatal SC police shooting



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Judge overturns Illinois order restricting union dues

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A judge has issued an order requiring Illinois government agencies to immediately reinstate mandatory union dues for nonmembers.



Judge overturns Illinois order restricting union dues



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No strike as Allegiant Air, pilots return to court next week

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allegiant Air's pilots have agreed not to strike while a federal judge in Las Vegas weighs arguments from their union and the airline's management.



No strike as Allegiant Air, pilots return to court next week



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Owner: No guarantee Josh Hamilton plays for Angels again

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno isn't certain Josh Hamilton will play for the team again after his latest relapse into substance abuse.



Owner: No guarantee Josh Hamilton plays for Angels again



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LEADING OFF: Shields-Bumgarner; Price vs Kluber on tap

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Saturday:



LEADING OFF: Shields-Bumgarner; Price vs Kluber on tap



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Wisconsin's Kaminsky and Stewart of UConn win Wooden Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Kaminsky of national runner-up Wisconsin and Breanna Stewart of three-time national champion Connecticut have won John R. Wooden Awards as national college basketball players of the year.



Wisconsin's Kaminsky and Stewart of UConn win Wooden Awards



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Pakistan votes to stay out of Yemen conflict,

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's parliament has decided not to join the Saudi-led coalition targeting Shiite rebels in Yemen, with lawmakers adopting a resolution calling on the warring parties to resolve the conflict through peaceful dialogue.



Pakistan votes to stay out of Yemen conflict,



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Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky wins John R. Wooden Award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Kaminsky of national runner-up Wisconsin has won the John R. Wooden Award as college basketball's top men's player.



Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky wins John R. Wooden Award



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UConn's Breanna Stewart wins women's John R. Wooden Award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Breanna Stewart of national champion Connecticut has won the John R. Wooden Award as women's college basketball player of the year.



UConn's Breanna Stewart wins women's John R. Wooden Award



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Hope not lost as Spieth chase goes into weekend at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Phil's Army had pretty much surrendered by the turn Friday, even as their leader fought on.



Hope not lost as Spieth chase goes into weekend at Masters



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Spieth fast learner using tips from fellow Texan Crenshaw

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Farewell, Gentle Ben.



Spieth fast learner using tips from fellow Texan Crenshaw



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Latest on Apple Watch release: Where to try on gold watch

From Beijing to Paris to San Francisco, the Apple Watch made its debut Friday. Customers were invited to try them on in stores and order them online.



Latest on Apple Watch release: Where to try on gold watch



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From poor immigrant to Arizona's 1st Hispanic governor

PHOENIX (AP) — Raul Hector Castro first noticed discrimination on his way to school in a dusty Arizona border town.



From poor immigrant to Arizona's 1st Hispanic governor



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Rockies down Cubs 5-1, off to first 4-0 start since '95

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies tied their best start in franchise history, beating the Chicago Cubs 5-1 Friday behind Troy Tulowitzki's two-run double and Justin Morneau's solo homer.



Rockies down Cubs 5-1, off to first 4-0 start since '95



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Finally, Tiger posts round worth getting warm and fuzzy over

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The man was so darned agreeable from tee to green you half-expected his post-round interview to begin:



Finally, Tiger posts round worth getting warm and fuzzy over



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Hillary Clinton Gears Up, and Why Gitmo Won’t Be Shut Down (Maybe)

Will anything else really matter once Clinton announces her candidacy?



Hillary Clinton Gears Up, and Why Gitmo Won’t Be Shut Down (Maybe)



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California vaccine bill sparks acidic debate, Nazi links

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California bill that would sharply limit vaccination waivers after a Disneyland measles outbreak has generated such an acidic debate that the proposal's author was under added security this week.



California vaccine bill sparks acidic debate, Nazi links



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Testing the Apple Watch: Its Perks and Limits

The device is the best wearable ever, but it's not yet a necessity.



Testing the Apple Watch: Its Perks and Limits



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4 adults dead in New York home, carbon monoxide suspected

NEW YORK (AP) — Four people in their 70s and 80s were found dead in a home on Friday in an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, possibly caused by a car left running in a garage, police said.



4 adults dead in New York home, carbon monoxide suspected



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GOP hopefuls give NRA event an earful on Hillary Clinton

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The parade of potential Republican presidential candidates speaking at the National Rifle Association's annual convention isn't one to make waves with the powerful gun-rights group. The contenders are sitting pretty in NRA ratings of their positions on gun issues, with scores ranging from A to A-minus.



GOP hopefuls give NRA event an earful on Hillary Clinton



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911 call, writings, reveal ordeal of Bullock's home break-in

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Bullock awoke early the morning of June 8 to find an intruder in her home.



911 call, writings, reveal ordeal of Bullock's home break-in



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Rocker Mellencamp's sons plead guilty to misdemeanor battery

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced the sons of rock star John Mellencamp after they both pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a July 2013 altercation.



Rocker Mellencamp's sons plead guilty to misdemeanor battery



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Capitol Hill Buzz: Trade is great or awful, take your pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — Good news, folks. Expanded trade agreements help Americans in all 50 states. The government told us so, this week.



Capitol Hill Buzz: Trade is great or awful, take your pick



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Boston cool to Wahlberg's plan for movie on marathon attack

BOSTON (AP) — Two words: too soon.



Boston cool to Wahlberg's plan for movie on marathon attack



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PBC can boost boxing by getting fighters into ring more

NEW YORK (AP) — Undefeated boxer Peter Quillin hasn't fought in nearly a year going into Saturday's prime-time bout at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.



PBC can boost boxing by getting fighters into ring more



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Jordan Spieth sets lowest 36-hole score in Masters history

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A year ago, at this very place, Jordan Spieth provided a tantalizing glimpse of what the future might hold.



Jordan Spieth sets lowest 36-hole score in Masters history



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Lincoln Chafee Says He'll Push Hillary Clinton on Privacy, Hound Her on Iraq

The Rhode Island maverick says he's making up his mind on a Snowden pardon and pot legalization.



Lincoln Chafee Says He'll Push Hillary Clinton on Privacy, Hound Her on Iraq



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Maduro visits 1989 invasion monument in eye-poke for US

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Nicolas Maduro had barely gotten off his plane at the Summit of the Americas on Friday before he gave a symbolic poke in the eye to Washington, paying a visit to a monument honoring victims of the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama.



Maduro visits 1989 invasion monument in eye-poke for US



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Teacher suspended after class write notes to Mumia Abu-Jamal

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A teacher in New Jersey who assigned her third-grade class to write "get well" letters to a sick inmate convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer was suspended Friday, the school superintendent said.



Teacher suspended after class write notes to Mumia Abu-Jamal



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Bobby Hurley quickly becomes popular hire at Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The theater inside Arizona State's athletic complex was packed, television cameras everywhere. Even football coach Todd Graham and his staff showed up.



Bobby Hurley quickly becomes popular hire at Arizona State



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Online excitement but no long lines for Apple Watch debut

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — An online rush replaced the traditional overnight queues outside Apple stores Friday as the iconic tech company began taking orders and letting shoppers get their hands on its much-vaunted smartwatch for the first time.



Online excitement but no long lines for Apple Watch debut



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Dems, GOP propose 50-some amendments to Iran nuclear bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to give Congress a say about an emerging nuclear agreement with Iran has turned into a tug of war on Capitol Hill.



Dems, GOP propose 50-some amendments to Iran nuclear bill



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MacArthur, Turris score, Hammond stops 26, Senators win

NEW YORK (AP) — Clarke MacArthur and Kyle Turris scored in a 1:04 span late in the second period and the Ottawa Senators' continued their dazzling playoff push behind goaltender Andrew Hammond with a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.



MacArthur, Turris score, Hammond stops 26, Senators win



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View of Phnom Penh's fall from diplomat who saw it happen

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A snapshot of Cambodia's fall, from an American diplomat evacuated from the besieged capital of Phnom Penh in 1975.



View of Phnom Penh's fall from diplomat who saw it happen



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View of Cambodia's fall by one of the few in gov't to escape

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A snapshot of Cambodia's fall, from a government minister evacuated by the United States in 1975:



View of Cambodia's fall by one of the few in gov't to escape



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A-Rod hits 655th homer, 1st since yearlong drug suspension

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has hit his first home run since serving a yearlong drug suspension.



A-Rod hits 655th homer, 1st since yearlong drug suspension



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Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to 'butcher' 40 years ago

PARIS (AP) — Twelve helicopters, bristling with guns and U.S. Marines, breached the morning horizon and began a daring descent toward Cambodia's besieged capital. The Americans were rushing in to save them, residents watching the aerial armada believed. But at the U.S. Embassy, in a bleeding city about to die, the ambassador wept.



Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to 'butcher' 40 years ago



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Column: Not the Tiger of old, but not terrible either

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Not exactly the Tiger of old.



Column: Not the Tiger of old, but not terrible either



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PBS to air restored version of 'The Civil War' in September

LOS ANGELES (AP) — PBS says it will air a newly restored version of Ken Burns' "The Civil War" this fall, 25 years after the documentary's debut.



PBS to air restored version of 'The Civil War' in September



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Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy signs book deal

TORONTO (AP) — Al-Jazeera English journalist Mohamed Fahmy, who remains in Egypt on bail while awaiting trial on terror charges, has signed a book deal.



Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy signs book deal



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Kim Kardashian comes to Armenia

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — American television star Kim Kardashian has arrived in the capital of her ancestral Armenia for a visit expected to draw attention to the centennial of the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians.



Kim Kardashian comes to Armenia



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Internet naming body moves to crack down on '.sucks'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The body that regulates Internet addresses is checking to see if it can crack down on a Canadian company accused of using the new ".sucks" domain name to extract exorbitant sums from celebrities and companies seeking to protect their public brands.



Internet naming body moves to crack down on '.sucks'



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Wisconsin man accused of trying to join Islamic State group

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of traveling to the Middle East in a failed attempt to join the Islamic State has been ordered held without bond.



Wisconsin man accused of trying to join Islamic State group



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Texas executes man for police officer's 2002 shooting death

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas prison officials were preparing to execute a prisoner later Thursday for the 2002 killing of a Dallas-area police officer during a shootout following the killing of a customer outside of a convenience store.



Texas executes man for police officer's 2002 shooting death



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Former TV pitchman will go to trial in owl harassment case

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A plea deal for a former TV pitchman in Utah accused of kicking a barn owl in flight while riding a motorized paraglider fell through Thursday when he refused to admit to a crime he said makes him look like an evil, horrible person.



Former TV pitchman will go to trial in owl harassment case



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Northern Indiana pizzeria that backed religious law reopens

WALKERTON, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana pizzeria that closed after its owner supported Indiana's religious objections law has reopened.



Northern Indiana pizzeria that backed religious law reopens



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Strong start, but Masters has never been easy for 'Big Easy'

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ernie Els' love-hate relationship with the Masters is trending in the right direction again.



Strong start, but Masters has never been easy for 'Big Easy'



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ABBA musical 'Mamma Mia!' to close on Broadway in September

NEW YORK (AP) — "Mamma Mia!" Broadway's dancing queen, will close in September after a run that included two theaters and left it the eighth-longest running show on the Great White Way.



ABBA musical 'Mamma Mia!' to close on Broadway in September



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Prison homicide raises questions of guards' use of guns

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada prison where a handcuffed inmate was killed by a guard with a shotgun has an unusually high number of incidents of corrections officers firing guns, despite the vast majority of lockups nationwide not allowing anyone to even carry guns.



Prison homicide raises questions of guards' use of guns



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Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha hurt in arrest, to miss playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta forward Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Hawks' final four regular-season games and the postseason because of a fractured right fibula and ligament damage suffered when he and teammate Pero Antic were arrested early Wednesday in New York.



Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha hurt in arrest, to miss playoffs



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2 women sentenced in slaying of Mississippi black man

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two women who were part of a group that repeatedly searched Mississippi's capital city for black people to assault were sentenced Thursday to multiple years in federal prison.



2 women sentenced in slaying of Mississippi black man



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Spieth shoots 64 for 2-stroke lead on Day 1 of Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two players seemingly headed in opposite directions are hogging all the headlines going into this year's Masters.



Spieth shoots 64 for 2-stroke lead on Day 1 of Masters



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Hurley to take over Sun Devils after 2-year stint at Buffalo

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired Bobby Hurley as its basketball coach.



Hurley to take over Sun Devils after 2-year stint at Buffalo



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WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Nuttin' but love for Obama in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — President Barack Obama's supporters often shout at him, "I love you!"



WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Nuttin' but love for Obama in Jamaica



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Last Call: After Convention Snub, Rand Tells NRA They’ll Be Sorry

Lincoln Chafee, former Republican, may challenge Hillary in ‘16, and state GOPs create another problem-free solution.



Last Call: After Convention Snub, Rand Tells NRA They’ll Be Sorry



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Safety chief wants to cap big rig speeds to fix tire problem

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's highway safety chief says his agency will push for quick action on a regulation requiring electronic speed limiters on big rigs. It may also contact states about speed limits that are higher than commercial truck tires are designed to handle.



Safety chief wants to cap big rig speeds to fix tire problem



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CBS newsman Schieffer: Important to leave while still ahead

NEW YORK (AP) — Soon-to-retire Bob Schieffer says it was important for him to be able to walk away from "Face the Nation" while he could still do the job well.



CBS newsman Schieffer: Important to leave while still ahead



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Hoffman seizes moment in 1st trip back to Masters since '11

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Charley Hoffman considers himself quite the veteran of the Masters. Whenever he's not playing, this storied tournament is must-see TV for him.



Hoffman seizes moment in 1st trip back to Masters since '11



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Latest on police shooting: Dash cam video shows chase

8:30 a.m.



Latest on police shooting: Dash cam video shows chase



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Republican candidates court homeschooling families in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eight years after Mike Huckabee tapped the support of evangelical home-schooling families as part of his winning coalition in the 2008 Iowa caucuses, a lineup of GOP hopefuls is seeking to duplicate that effort.



Republican candidates court homeschooling families in Iowa



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Study: Obamacare Hasn't Solved Health Care Disparities

Financial, technological and cultural barriers to coverage still exist.



Study: Obamacare Hasn't Solved Health Care Disparities



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FDR: A Monumental Man

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's chiseled features defined an American epoch.



FDR: A Monumental Man



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Original U.S. Phone Record Dragnet Finally Faces Lawsuit

Vast database 'was pretty outrageous,' DEA veteran says.





Original U.S. Phone Record Dragnet Finally Faces Lawsuit



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Lawsuit says Wall Street executive overcharged on contracts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former employees of a helicopter company owned by Wall Street executive Lynn Tilton allege that she exploited a connection with an Army colonel to charge the U.S. government inflated prices for rotorcraft.



Lawsuit says Wall Street executive overcharged on contracts



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Annika at Augusta: Under par but 'mile too long' these days

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam ranks among the best female golfers of all-time. She's still the richest, with career earnings of more than $22 million, despite retiring in 2008.



Annika at Augusta: Under par but 'mile too long' these days



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Bauer, 3 Indians relievers lose no-hit bid in 9th vs Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Jed Lowrie broke up a combined no-hit bid by Cleveland with a one-out home run in the ninth inning Thursday, and the Indians beat the Houston Astros 5-1.



Bauer, 3 Indians relievers lose no-hit bid in 9th vs Astros



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Yemen rebels capture city, Iran condemns Saudi air campaign

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran's top diplomat on a visit to Pakistan is calling for peace talks to resolve the crisis in Yemen, where a Saudi-led airstrikes' campaign supported by Islamabad is battling Iranian-backed Shiite rebels.



Yemen rebels capture city, Iran condemns Saudi air campaign



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Duke's Okafor to enter NBA draft

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke says freshman Jahlil Okafor will enter the NBA draft.



Duke's Okafor to enter NBA draft



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APNewsBreak: Top Dems seek alternative Pa. Senate candidate

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Top Democrats are pressuring a former state lawmaker who heads Pennsylvania's third most populous county to run for the U.S. Senate. It's a reflection of the party's unease with second-time candidate Joe Sestak.



APNewsBreak: Top Dems seek alternative Pa. Senate candidate



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Graham: GOP opposition to Export-Import bank is misguided

LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham says his Republican colleagues who don't want to reauthorize money for the Export-Import bank have lost their way as conservatives.



Graham: GOP opposition to Export-Import bank is misguided



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'Mad Men' star Hamm was accused in violent fraternity hazing

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Court records show "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm was accused of taking part in a violent 1990 fraternity hazing at the University of Texas.



'Mad Men' star Hamm was accused in violent fraternity hazing



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State-by-state battle waged over 'conversion therapy' bans

NEW YORK (AP) — There have been several setbacks this year for a state-by-state campaign to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay, lesbian and transgender youth. But the White House is now officially an ally, and activists are hopeful of long-term success as they make a case that such treatments can have devastating consequences.



State-by-state battle waged over 'conversion therapy' bans



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Colts exercise 5th-year option on quarterback Andrew Luck

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck is sticking around Indianapolis for at least two more years. If Jim Irsay has his way, it will be for a whole lot longer.



Colts exercise 5th-year option on quarterback Andrew Luck



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Governor, advocate seek answers in Utah inmate's death

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's governor and a Latino community advocate called for answers Wednesday in a prison inmate's death that occurred after dialysis providers failed to show up for his treatment.



Governor, advocate seek answers in Utah inmate's death



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TCU wraps up 'tough' spring post-Big 12 title, playoff snub

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The first thing TCU coach Gary Patterson told his team this offseason was to remember the 4-8 record from two seasons ago and not act like the team that was the Big 12 co-champion with 12 wins and came oh so close to a playoff spot last fall.



TCU wraps up 'tough' spring post-Big 12 title, playoff snub



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Gunman kills 3 in Milan court, raising security concerns

MILAN (AP) — Italy's ANSA news agency reports that a man has opened fire in Milan's courthouse and at least two persons are believed to have been hit. There was no word on their condition.



Gunman kills 3 in Milan court, raising security concerns



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Obama administration says global economy needs more support

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration says Germany, China, Japan and South Korea are four countries running large trade surpluses that need to do more to combat weak global growth.



Obama administration says global economy needs more support



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McIlroy pleased to get 1st day out of the way at Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — 8:10 a.m.



McIlroy pleased to get 1st day out of the way at Augusta



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1933: The Rise of the Common Man

A look at the start of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency and his impact.



1933: The Rise of the Common Man



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Indians' Trevor Bauer takes no-hit bid through 6 vs Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians has not allowed a hit after six innings against the Houston Astros.



Indians' Trevor Bauer takes no-hit bid through 6 vs Houston



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Reds beat Pirates 3-2, sweep opening series

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto added to his resurgent series with his first homer since May 10, and Gregory Polanco's ninth-inning error sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory and a season-opening sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.



Reds beat Pirates 3-2, sweep opening series



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Charles and Camilla mark 10th wedding anniversary

LONDON (AP) — The heir to the British throne and his consort, Camilla, are celebrating 10 years of marriage — a decade in which Camilla's public image has gone from aristocratic home-wrecker to admired addition to the royal family.



Charles and Camilla mark 10th wedding anniversary



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Veteran CBS newsman Bob Schieffer to retire this summer

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS says veteran newsman Bob Schieffer is retiring this year.



Veteran CBS newsman Bob Schieffer to retire this summer



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In certain situations, you can have your federal student loan...

In certain situations, you can have your federal student loan forgiven. Learn about options: http://1.usa.gov/1F6JSOJ

In certain situations, you can have your federal student loan...



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AP Newsbreak: Jewell Loyd declares for WNBA Draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Notre Dame junior Jewell Loyd declared herself eligible for the WNBA draft on Wednesday, a night after the Irish lost in the national championship game to UConn.



AP Newsbreak: Jewell Loyd declares for WNBA Draft



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LEADING OFF: Harvey back, pitch clock starts in minors

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues on Thursday:



LEADING OFF: Harvey back, pitch clock starts in minors



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Obama calls for end to gay 'conversion' therapy for youth

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling for an end to therapies aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of gay, lesbian and transgender youth.



Obama calls for end to gay 'conversion' therapy for youth



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Illinois State players, coaches mourn 7 plane crash victims

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — As Illinois State University mourned Wednesday over the deaths of an assistant basketball coach, a school administrator and five fans killed in a plane crash, investigators focused on one of the many questions they'll have to answer: Why the aircraft made a sudden turn in an unexpected direction.



Illinois State players, coaches mourn 7 plane crash victims



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Piece of Eisenhower Tree heading to presidential library

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Men in green Masters jackets gave a warm round of applause to a large wood chip Wednesday.



Piece of Eisenhower Tree heading to presidential library



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Latest on police shooting: Bystander emerges, explains video

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — 9:30 a.m.



Latest on police shooting: Bystander emerges, explains video



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YouTube to give viewers ad-free option for monthly fee

LOS ANGELES (AP) — YouTube will soon give viewers the option of paying a monthly fee to skip ads.



YouTube to give viewers ad-free option for monthly fee



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Governor, advocate seek answers in Utah inmate's death

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's governor and a Latino community advocate called for answers Wednesday in a prison inmate's death that occurred after dialysis providers failed to show up for his treatment.



Governor, advocate seek answers in Utah inmate's death



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Tiger Woods turns Par 3 contest at Masters into family day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods played in the Par 3 tournament at the Masters for the first time since 2004, and he made it quite a family outing with girlfriend Lindsey Vonn at his side, and his children caddying for him.



Tiger Woods turns Par 3 contest at Masters into family day



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Utah man surprised by meeting with President Obama

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Last week, 26-year-old Lance Futch donned a white polo shirt and drove to Hill Air Force Base for what he believed was a chance to be in the audience during a news conference with a "senior White House official."



Utah man surprised by meeting with President Obama



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Baltimore police often surveil cellphones amid US secrecy

BALTIMORE (AP) — A police officer says the Baltimore Police Department has used secretive cellphone surveillance equipment 4,300 times and believes it is under orders by the U.S. government to withhold evidence from criminal trials and ignore subpoenas in cases where the device is used.



Baltimore police often surveil cellphones amid US secrecy



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Stones, Foo Fighters to play 11-day festival in Quebec City

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Iggy Azalea will play during an 11-day festival in Quebec City, Canada.



Stones, Foo Fighters to play 11-day festival in Quebec City



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Standoff erupts when mom comes for kids in polygamous town

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Efforts by a former member of Warren Jeffs' sect to retrieve her four children from a polygamous community led to a lengthy standoff after dozens of followers surrounded the woman's van and some allegedly threw chickens at it.



Standoff erupts when mom comes for kids in polygamous town



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Family of man found hanging in Mississippi wants information

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawyers hired by the family of a black man who was found hanging in Mississippi said Wednesday that they are hiring independent experts, including a high-profile forensic pathologist, to conduct an investigation separate from the one pursued by state and federal authorities.



Family of man found hanging in Mississippi wants information



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Oklahoma approves ban on second-trimester abortion method

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma would ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure that critics describe as dismembering a fetus under a measure that lawmakers overwhelmingly approved Wednesday, a day after Kansas became the first state to prohibit the same procedure.



Oklahoma approves ban on second-trimester abortion method



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Ex-Gitmo detainee held in Uganda over killing of prosecutor

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Hunting for suspects in the killing of a prosecutor who pursued Islamic extremists, Ugandan authorities arrested a Ugandan man who had previously been held by the United States at its prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before being released in 2006.



Ex-Gitmo detainee held in Uganda over killing of prosecutor



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Streelman wins Masters Par 3 in sudden-death playoff

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Kevin Streelman beat Camilo Villegas on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff Wednesday to win the Par 3 tournament at Augusta National.



Streelman wins Masters Par 3 in sudden-death playoff



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Producer: Improvising OK for US actors, Brits 'freak out'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two prominent TV producers say that American actors don't always stick to the script the way their British counterparts do, but that's OK.



Producer: Improvising OK for US actors, Brits 'freak out'



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Long Read: Rand’s Path to 2016 GOP Nomination Runs Through Obama Country

Unlike his potential GOP rivals, he’s recruiting black voters for his Randwagon. Will they look past the bumpy ride?



Long Read: Rand’s Path to 2016 GOP Nomination Runs Through Obama Country



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Shell Plans $70 Billion Purchase of BG Group

Merger of energy giants will boost natural gas, continue controversial Arctic oil speculation.



Shell Plans $70 Billion Purchase of BG Group



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Column: Tiger is back, and now the fun begins

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Already, it's a Masters unlike any other for Tiger Woods.



Column: Tiger is back, and now the fun begins



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Paul mixes up New Hampshire history in invoking state motto

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Sen. Rand Paul opened his first New Hampshire speech as a declared Republican presidential candidate with a misstep about the state's history.



Paul mixes up New Hampshire history in invoking state motto



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Iran sends navy vessels to waters off Yemen, raising stakes

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A senior American diplomat says the U.S. is committed to defending Saudi Arabia and has sped up the delivery of weapons to the Saudi-led coalition launching airstrikes in Yemen.



Iran sends navy vessels to waters off Yemen, raising stakes



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No more playing nice: California names, shames water wasters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is done with gentle nudges and polite reminders to deal with its devastating drought.



No more playing nice: California names, shames water wasters



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Rose set to make return from latest knee injury

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is returning from his latest knee injury.



Rose set to make return from latest knee injury



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Jury ends 2nd day of deliberations in Aaron Hernandez trial

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The fate of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is now in the hands of the jury, which is returning for its first full day of deliberations in his murder trial.



Jury ends 2nd day of deliberations in Aaron Hernandez trial



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Puppy rescued after falling 50 feet into old well casing

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A puppy in California apparently is doing OK after he fell about 50 feet down an old well casing and was rescued by firefighters.



Puppy rescued after falling 50 feet into old well casing



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Obama lobbies Congress on Iran; Dems seek changes to bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are intent on changing a bill that would give Congress a say in an emerging nuclear deal with Iran — tweaks that could make it more palatable to President Barack Obama, who called two key senators on Wednesday to lobby against undermining diplomatic efforts to end a standoff with Tehran.



Obama lobbies Congress on Iran; Dems seek changes to bill



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NCAA Tourney head says refs should have been more patient

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt says the referees Monday night in the national championship game had access to television replays on a crucial play in the last 2 minutes but had already decided to give the ball to Duke when CBS showed a magnified view of the play.



NCAA Tourney head says refs should have been more patient



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'Mockingbird' production at risk in Harper Lee's hometown

MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama hometown of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee is known for staging an annual play based on her classic novel. The production brings visitors worldwide to the city of Monroeville.



'Mockingbird' production at risk in Harper Lee's hometown



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Tigers putting closer Nathan on DL with elbow strain

DETROIT (AP) — Joe Nathan is headed to the disabled list with a strained right elbow.



Tigers putting closer Nathan on DL with elbow strain



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Mylan offers about $29B for rival generic drugmaker Perrigo

NEW YORK (AP) — In a deal that would combine two generic drugmakers that recently left the U.S. for Europe, Mylan says it wants to buy Perrigo for $205 per share, or $28.86 billion.



Mylan offers about $29B for rival generic drugmaker Perrigo



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Bloomberg adds $30 million to anti-coal campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced Wednesday that he is donating an additional $30 million to a Sierra Club initiative working to reduce the nation's use of coal.



Bloomberg adds $30 million to anti-coal campaign



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Video of fatal SC police shooting may have major impact

NEW YORK (AP) — Graphic videos have surfaced previously that kindled outrage over police use of force — the Rodney King beating in Los Angeles, last year's chokehold death in New York City. The new video from South Carolina is perhaps the most striking yet — its depiction of a fleeing, unarmed black man being shot in the back by a white policeman so vivid that a murder charge came swiftly.



Video of fatal SC police shooting may have major impact



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Will Masters boast world's most beautiful parking lot, too?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Owning what is arguably the most beautiful golf course in the world apparently isn't enough for members of Augusta National. Soon they may lay claim to the world's most beautiful parking lot, too.



Will Masters boast world's most beautiful parking lot, too?



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Time to go: Gentle Ben calls it a career at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth were already on the 18th green, ready to hit a few putts. Ben Crenshaw was back down the fairway, still 100 yards or so away, after driving his tee shot into a tree.



Time to go: Gentle Ben calls it a career at the Masters



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Video Changes Everything in Walter Scott Shooting

A South Carolina shooting reminiscent of that in Ferguson unfolds differently once the officer's account is contradicted.



Video Changes Everything in Walter Scott Shooting



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He's back: Mark Pincus returns to Zynga as CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Pincus is back as CEO of Zynga, the struggling online game company he founded.



He's back: Mark Pincus returns to Zynga as CEO



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SC video of fatal police shooting may have major impact

NEW YORK (AP) — Graphic videos have surfaced previously that kindled outrage over police use of force — the Rodney King beating in Los Angeles, last year's chokehold death in New York City. The new video from South Carolina is perhaps the most striking yet, its depiction of an unarmed black man being shot in the back by a white policeman so vivid that a murder charge came swiftly.



SC video of fatal police shooting may have major impact



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Obama congratulates winning NCAA basketball teams

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated the Duke men's and University of Connecticut women's teams on winning the NCAA basketball championships.



Obama congratulates winning NCAA basketball teams



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Observers, new council members optimistic in Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A surge of voters helped alter the racial makeup of the Ferguson City Council, and observers said Wednesday that the change creates a new energy in a community trying to find its way after months of turmoil following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.



Observers, new council members optimistic in Ferguson



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White House criticizes ruling on Obama's immigration action

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has kept in place a temporary hold on President Barack Obama's executive action that sought to shield millions of immigrants from deportation, rejecting a U.S. Department of Justice request that he allow the action to go ahead.



White House criticizes ruling on Obama's immigration action



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Masters offers a major learning curve for most players

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods was the exception. Ben Crenshaw was closer to the rule.



Masters offers a major learning curve for most players



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No-phone policy at Masters forces break from social media

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Derek Jensen's profile picture features Rae's Creek and the Ben Hogan Bridge, and a picture of the Masters logo. It'll stay that way for several hours.



No-phone policy at Masters forces break from social media



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Suffering rises as militants take over refugee camp in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — When hundreds of Islamic State militants muscled into the Yarmouk refugee camp last week and planted their black flags amid the charred, blown-out buildings, it was the latest trial for the remaining Palestinians who for two years have endured a suffocating government siege, starvation and disease.



Suffering rises as militants take over refugee camp in Syria



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'Moderate risk' of storms, tornadoes in Middle America

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Forecasters say the ingredients necessary for bad weather are coming together for a series of midweek storms.



'Moderate risk' of storms, tornadoes in Middle America



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NFL hires Sarah Thomas, 1st female official

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has its first full-time female game official.



NFL hires Sarah Thomas, 1st female official



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Geoffrey Lewis, Father to Juliette Lewis, Dies at 79

Veteran character actor Geoffrey Lewis, died Tuesday.





Geoffrey Lewis, Father to Juliette Lewis, Dies at 79



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Watergate historian Kutler dies; sued to release Nixon tapes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Watergate historian Stanley Kutler, who successfully fought for the release of President Richard Nixon's secret tapes, has died in Wisconsin. He was 80.



Watergate historian Kutler dies; sued to release Nixon tapes



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Australia approves engineering firm sale to Chinese company

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government on Wednesday approved the sale of one of the nation's largest construction companies, John Holland Group Pty. Ltd., to state-owned giant China Communications Construction Company International Holding Ltd.



Australia approves engineering firm sale to Chinese company



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Matt Cain put on disabled list by Giants

PHOENIX (AP) — Before throwing a single pitch in the regular season, San Francisco's Matt Cain wound up on the disabled list.



Matt Cain put on disabled list by Giants



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UConn shoots poorly but leads Notre Dame 31-23 at halftime

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Connecticut's bid for a third consecutive NCAA women's basketball title is off to a strong start.



UConn shoots poorly but leads Notre Dame 31-23 at halftime



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LEADING OFF: Sanchez on mound, Davis on 1st, wife on Twitter

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues on Wednesday:



LEADING OFF: Sanchez on mound, Davis on 1st, wife on Twitter



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Bulls' Rose could return against Magic

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls say Derrick Rose is questionable for their game Wednesday at Orlando.



Bulls' Rose could return against Magic



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BG Group says in 'advanced' talks to be bought by Shell

NEW YORK (AP) — BG Group PLC says it is in "advanced discussions" with Royal Dutch Shell PLC about a possible offer from Shell to buy the British natural gas producer.



BG Group says in 'advanced' talks to be bought by Shell



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Amid controversy, construction of telescope in Hawaii halted

HONOLULU (AP) — After more than a week of demonstrations and dozens of arrests, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Tuesday that the company building one of the world's largest telescopes atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea has agreed to his request to halt construction for a week.



Amid controversy, construction of telescope in Hawaii halted



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AP source: Peterson, Goodell meet about reinstatement

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Adrian Peterson has met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, regarding reinstatement of the Minnesota Vikings running back from the personal conduct policy suspension that was invoked last season.



AP source: Peterson, Goodell meet about reinstatement



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Emanuel seeks 2nd term as Chicago mayor; most polls close

CHICAGO (AP) — Most Chicago polling places are closed after residents cast ballots in the city's first mayoral runoff election.



Emanuel seeks 2nd term as Chicago mayor; most polls close



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Obama says Iran time to build nuke could drop after 13 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending an emerging nuclear deal, President Barack Obama said Iran would be kept a year away from obtaining a nuclear weapon for more than a decade, but conceded Tuesday that the buffer period could shrink to almost nothing after 13 or more years.



Obama says Iran time to build nuke could drop after 13 years



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US job openings surge, a sign that job gains may rebound

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings surged in February to a 14-year high, yet employers filled fewer of those jobs than in the previous month.



US job openings surge, a sign that job gains may rebound



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Attack in western Mexico kills 15 police officers, wounds 5

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen ambushed a police convoy in the western state of Jalisco, killing 15 state police officers and wounding five as bullets riddled their vehicles in the deadliest single attack on Mexican police in recent memory.



Attack in western Mexico kills 15 police officers, wounds 5



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White SC officer charged with murder for shooting black man

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A white South Carolina police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a black motorist after a traffic stop.



White SC officer charged with murder for shooting black man



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At town hall, teacher urges Gov. Christie to tone it down

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — A teacher is urging New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to tone down his combative personality, warning the potential presidential contender that his temper won't play well across the country.



At town hall, teacher urges Gov. Christie to tone it down



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Last Call: To Find Where Rand Stands, Triangulate His Positions

As Paul jumps in, the hawks pile on, and he wants you to unleash your American Express.



Last Call: To Find Where Rand Stands, Triangulate His Positions



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Obama aide: White House classified computer system secure

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top aide to President Barack Obama says the White House's classified computer systems are secure while acknowledging vulnerabilities in its unclassified system.



Obama aide: White House classified computer system secure



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CDC: Teens Unfamiliar With Most Effective Form of Birth Control

The agency recommends long-acting reversible contraception to further reduce historically low teen pregnancy rates.



CDC: Teens Unfamiliar With Most Effective Form of Birth Control



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Ex-Army colonel pleads guilty to breaking law in job hunt

WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired Army colonel has pleaded guilty to negotiating his post-military employment with a helicopter company that did business with the Defense Department office he managed.



Ex-Army colonel pleads guilty to breaking law in job hunt



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LeBron, Cavs close to locking up division title, No. 2 seed

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — On the verge of another title, just not the one he came home to claim, LeBron James looked upward.



LeBron, Cavs close to locking up division title, No. 2 seed



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Cakes bake tension between gay rights, religious objections

DENVER (AP) — A pair of Colorado cases — locally dubbed the "Cake Wars" — have added a new twist to the fight over LGBT discrimination and religious objections playing out across the U.S.



Cakes bake tension between gay rights, religious objections



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California water board says February savings were worst yet

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Determined to erase its spotty water conservation record, the wealthy coastal community of Newport Beach is among the cities preparing to crack down on water guzzlers and wasters in response to California's worsening drought.



California water board says February savings were worst yet



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APNewsBreak: Mischa Barton sues mother over lost earnings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mischa (MEE'-shah) Barton has sued her mother, claiming she has stolen money earned during her acting career.



APNewsBreak: Mischa Barton sues mother over lost earnings



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Cameron Crazy: Duke returns home for latest title party

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski stood beside the gleaming national championship trophy, posing for the traditional, confetti-soaked photos after winning a fifth title.



Cameron Crazy: Duke returns home for latest title party



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Elton John, Stipe call for protection of transgender inmates

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John and Michael Stipe are calling for the equal rights of transgender inmates following claims that a transgender woman was mistreated at a Georgia prison.



Elton John, Stipe call for protection of transgender inmates



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Comedy genius Stan Freberg has died at age 88

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stan Freberg, the writer and comedian who lampooned American life in "The United States of America" and other landmark comedy albums and was hailed as the father of the funny commercial, has died at age 88.



Comedy genius Stan Freberg has died at age 88



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Amanda Zahui B happy to go her own way, enter WNBA draft

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Leaving school early for the pros is no big deal for the men at Kentucky or Duke.



Amanda Zahui B happy to go her own way, enter WNBA draft



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Iran Deal, Cuba Policy Give Obama Momentum Heading into Summit of the Americas

The president's victories on Iran and Cuba policy set him up for the regional gathering.



Iran Deal, Cuba Policy Give Obama Momentum Heading into Summit of the Americas



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Kanye West, photographer, settle lawsuit over airport attack

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West and a paparazzo he attacked have settled a lawsuit, at least in part with a handshake and an apology.



Kanye West, photographer, settle lawsuit over airport attack



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USA network seeks a grittier image

NEW YORK (AP) — A vigilante hacker, an invasion of Los Angeles and a doctor who gets into a gun battle with gang members are featured in dramas due to appear on a grittier USA network within the next year.



USA network seeks a grittier image



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560 dead amid fears of humanitarian collapse in Yemen

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The U.N. children's agency says at least 74 children have been killed since the Yemen conflict intensified almost two weeks ago and that more than 100,000 people have left homes in search of safety.



560 dead amid fears of humanitarian collapse in Yemen



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Determining New Jersey Exxon cleanup costs could take years

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The price tag for cleaning up two petroleum refineries in northern New Jersey will cost Exxon Mobil much more than the $225 million settlement brokered by Gov. Chris Christie's administration, but critics of the proposal say it could be years until it's clear how much the company eventually will have to pay.



Determining New Jersey Exxon cleanup costs could take years



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YouTube Kids Investigation by FTC Would Face Hurdles

A proposed investigation of the app's ads by the federal government could create a legal mess for the online video world.



YouTube Kids Investigation by FTC Would Face Hurdles



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No Child Left Behind: Senators Unveil Bipartisan Agreement on Rewrite

The bill would give states more flexibility with accountability, but keeps annual testing.



No Child Left Behind: Senators Unveil Bipartisan Agreement on Rewrite



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US researchers: Hundreds of NKorea missiles threaten Asia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nuclear-armed North Korea already has hundreds of ballistic missiles that can target its neighbors in Northeast Asia but will need foreign technology to upgrade its arsenal and pose a more direct threat to the United States, U.S. researchers said Tuesday.



US researchers: Hundreds of NKorea missiles threaten Asia



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Jurors begin deliberating charges against marathon bomber

BOSTON (AP) — Jurors in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) are set to begin deliberations after prosecutors and his lawyers told them Tsarnaev must be held accountable for participating in the 2013 attack.



Jurors begin deliberating charges against marathon bomber



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Car bomb hits Syrian rebel base, killing at least 7

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese army says it has killed three militants and wounded four others in a raid near the border with Syria.



Car bomb hits Syrian rebel base, killing at least 7



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Davis returns to Orioles after suspension

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Davis has returned to the Baltimore Orioles after completing a 25-game suspension for a positive amphetamine test.



Davis returns to Orioles after suspension



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12-year-old ties for 1st in ESPN bracket challenge

HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. (AP) — A sixth-grade boy from suburban Chicago completed a near-perfect bracket predicting the NCAA men's basketball tournament, finishing in a tie for first in ESPN's massive annual contest.



12-year-old ties for 1st in ESPN bracket challenge



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Nielsen's top programs for March 30-April 5

NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for March 30-April 5. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.



Nielsen's top programs for March 30-April 5



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Kenyans angry over delayed police response to deadly attack

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Hundreds of Kenyan students are marching in downtown Nairobi to honor those who died in an attack by Islamic militants on a college and to press the government for better security in the wake of the slaughter.



Kenyans angry over delayed police response to deadly attack



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Rand Paul begins presidential run with litany of woes to fix

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sen. Rand Paul is ready to test how much change voters want, both for their government and for the GOP.



Rand Paul begins presidential run with litany of woes to fix



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Utility removed stolen electric meter before 8 were poisoned

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Delmarva Power says it did not cut off power to a family of eight who died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning because they were behind on their utility bills.



Utility removed stolen electric meter before 8 were poisoned



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Obama says climate change is harming Americans' health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking Americans to think of climate change as a threat not just to the planet, but also to their health.



Obama says climate change is harming Americans' health



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An early gain for US stocks fizzles, leaving indexes lower

NEW YORK (AP) — An early gain for U.S. stocks fizzled in late afternoon trading, leaving indexes slightly lower at the closing bell.



An early gain for US stocks fizzles, leaving indexes lower



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Tiger Woods to play in Par 3 competition at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — This is one competition Tiger Woods doesn't mind losing. He's playing in the Par 3 Tournament at the Masters.



Tiger Woods to play in Par 3 competition at the Masters



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Russian paratroopers land near North Pole during drills

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian paratroopers have landed on a drifting ice floe near the North Pole as part of drills intended to showcase the nation's military might amid tensions with the West.



Russian paratroopers land near North Pole during drills



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Blues legend B.B. King tells fans he's leaving hospital

Blues musician B.B. King has been hospitalized, but his daughter says he is doing "much better."



Blues legend B.B. King tells fans he's leaving hospital



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Supporters commemorate Russian politician's murder

MOSCOW (AP) — Several hundred people have gathered just outside the Kremlin walls to commemorate 40 days since the killing of a Russian opposition politician that shook the country.



Supporters commemorate Russian politician's murder



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UConn vs. Notre Dame: Rivalry brings attention to sport

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There are few teams in women's basketball that have been able to challenge Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies during their unprecedented 20-year run atop the sport.



UConn vs. Notre Dame: Rivalry brings attention to sport



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Allen's 2nd-half burst keys Blue Devils' NCAA title win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With two of Duke's star freshmen in foul trouble in the biggest game of the season, the Blue Devils found a championship-saving jolt from an unlikely source.



Allen's 2nd-half burst keys Blue Devils' NCAA title win



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Frank the Tank's run comes to end with Wisconsin loss

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's over for Frank the Tank.



Frank the Tank's run comes to end with Wisconsin loss



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US stock indexes gain in quiet trading; oil price surges

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is flipping from losses to gains on Monday following a weak jobs report late last week. A rise in crude oil above $50 a barrel helped pull energy companies up.



US stock indexes gain in quiet trading; oil price surges



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With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday, preventing the Wild from clinching a wild-card spot.



With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch



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Defense rests in murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Lawyers for former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez have called their first witness in his murder trial.



Defense rests in murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez



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Fast-growing Asian aviation confronts safety challenges

HONG KONG (AP) — For Asia's aviation industry, the growing pains have just begun.



Fast-growing Asian aviation confronts safety challenges



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Rain makes mess of Marlins opener as they lose to Braves 2-1

MIAMI (AP) — Even before Dee Gordon went face down leaving the batter's box, the Miami Marlins looked like a flop in their season opener against the Atlanta Braves.



Rain makes mess of Marlins opener as they lose to Braves 2-1



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Rangers rally, beat Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Stepan scored with 28 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, then got the winner late in the extra period in the New York Rangers' 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.



Rangers rally, beat Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT



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Relatives: Man, youth died from carbon monoxide poisoning

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — A man and his seven children found dead in their Maryland home Monday were poisoned by carbon monoxide from a generator they were using after the power company cut off their electricity, a couple who identified themselves as the man's mother and stepfather said.



Relatives: Man, youth died from carbon monoxide poisoning



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Red Sox, Porcello agree to $82.5 million, 4-year contract

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Rick Porcello have agreed to an $82.5 million, four-year contract.



Red Sox, Porcello agree to $82.5 million, 4-year contract



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Brook Lopez scores 32, Nets beat short-handed Blazers

NEW YORK (AP) — Brook Lopez dominated twin brother Robin and the short-handed Portland frontcourt with 32 points and nine rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Trail Blazers 106-96 on Monday night in the only game on the NBA schedule.



Brook Lopez scores 32, Nets beat short-handed Blazers



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Starbucks to expand online college tuition program

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks says its workers can now have four years of tuition covered for an online college degree from Arizona State University instead of just two, marking the latest sign that companies are rethinking their treatment of low-wage workers.



Starbucks to expand online college tuition program



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Badgers, Blue Devils set to settle national championship

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — 8:25 P.M.



Badgers, Blue Devils set to settle national championship



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The Latest: Duke, Wisconsin warming up for big game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — 8:20 P.M.



The Latest: Duke, Wisconsin warming up for big game



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NCAA looking for ways to speed up game, increase scoring

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA may be ready to spice up college basketball.



NCAA looking for ways to speed up game, increase scoring



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Bust of Edward Snowden sneaked into, removed from NYC park

NEW YORK (AP) — Suddenly, in the middle of the New York night, Edward Snowden's face appeared — deep in a public park.



Bust of Edward Snowden sneaked into, removed from NYC park



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Openers: A-Rod cheered, rain delay booed, Big Papi stays put

Alex Rodriguez got cheered at Yankee Stadium, a rain delay got booed in Miami, and David Ortiz got a quick introduction to baseball's new speed-up rules.



Openers: A-Rod cheered, rain delay booed, Big Papi stays put



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New clocks not noticed much on first full day of MLB season

NEW YORK (AP) — What clock?



New clocks not noticed much on first full day of MLB season



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Samsung Electronics forecasts 31 percent drop in 1Q profit

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. says its first-quarter operating income likely declined 31 percent over a year earlier.



Samsung Electronics forecasts 31 percent drop in 1Q profit



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VP Biden to give major speech on Iraq's future

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is planning to give a major speech Thursday about the progress that's been made to strengthen Iraq's government and beleaguered military.



VP Biden to give major speech on Iraq's future



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Turkey restores access to Twitter, YouTube

ISTANBUL (AP) — A spokesman for Turkey's president says that a prosecutor has ordered Internet providers to block social networking sites, including Twitter and YouTube.



Turkey restores access to Twitter, YouTube



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Cabaret star Julie Wilson dies at 90 in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime accompanist to Julie Wilson says the musical theater actress and cabaret star has died. She was 90.



Cabaret star Julie Wilson dies at 90 in New York



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Mets take advantage of errors to beat Scherzer, Nats 3-1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his Washington debut but was unable to overcome two costly errors by shortstop Ian Desmond, and the New York Mets beat the Nationals 3-1 in their season opener Monday.



Mets take advantage of errors to beat Scherzer, Nats 3-1



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Ryan Braun leaves Brewers' opener with strain on right side

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers slugger Ryan Braun left the season opener against Colorado with a strain on his right side.



Ryan Braun leaves Brewers' opener with strain on right side



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AP: Handful of holdout tribes dig in against gay marriage

Even if a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this spring makes same-sex marriage the law, it would leave pockets of the country where it isn't likely to be recognized any time soon: the reservations of a handful of sovereign Native American tribes, including the nation's two largest.



AP: Handful of holdout tribes dig in against gay marriage



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With roof open, Braves-Marlins game is halted by rain

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' season opener against the Atlanta Braves was halted for 16 minutes Monday because of rain — a first at 3-year-old Marlins Park, which has a retractable roof.



With roof open, Braves-Marlins game is halted by rain



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Airbnb Awaits Boost in Cuba Tourism

Services like the room-sharing site are eager for U.S.-Cuba relations to normalize.



Airbnb Awaits Boost in Cuba Tourism



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Last Call: Ready or Not, Here She Comes - Hillary Set to Enter 2016 Field

Reports say the 2016 favorite could do herself, and the media, a favor by officially jumping in this month.



Last Call: Ready or Not, Here She Comes - Hillary Set to Enter 2016 Field



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Royals RHP Yordano Ventura leaves opener with cramp in thumb

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura has left their opener in the seventh inning with a cramp in his right thumb.



Royals RHP Yordano Ventura leaves opener with cramp in thumb



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Viacom announces layoffs, $785M in expenses

NEW YORK (AP) — Media giant Viacom Inc. on Monday announced a round of layoffs and restructuring that will result in it booking $785 million in special expenses in its recently ended quarter.



Viacom announces layoffs, $785M in expenses



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Megadonor Tom Steyer Targets GOP ‘Climate Deniers’ for 2016 Campaign

With polls showing that less than half of Americans believe climate change is primarily manmade, the costly attack could be a tough sell.



Megadonor Tom Steyer Targets GOP ‘Climate Deniers’ for 2016 Campaign



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'House of 1000 Corpses' actor Tom Towles dies

Tom Towles, the mustached character actor who popped up in several Rob Zombie's movies, has died.



'House of 1000 Corpses' actor Tom Towles dies



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Sharper pleads not guilty in New Orleans to rape charges

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former NFL star Darren Sharper is scheduled to make his first appearance in U.S. District Court in New Orleans to face federal charges that he drugged women in order to rape them.



Sharper pleads not guilty in New Orleans to rape charges



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Man charged with killing 3 Muslims can face death penalty

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The man accused of killing three North Carolina college students — their family says because they were Muslim — is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing to determine whether he could face the death penalty.



Man charged with killing 3 Muslims can face death penalty



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Ukrainian leader lifts objections to vote on regional power

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday publicly lifted his objections to a referendum that could give more powers to the restive regions engulfed in more than a year of warfare, reversing his government's previous position. Russia-backed separatists, however, dismissed Poroshenko's gesture as meaningless.



Ukrainian leader lifts objections to vote on regional power



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Obama: Nuclear deal can't hinge on Iran's Israel stance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says it would be "a fundamental misjudgment" to condition a nuclear deal with Iran on the country changing its hostile stance toward Israel.



Obama: Nuclear deal can't hinge on Iran's Israel stance



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UConn, Notre Dame set for women's championship game rematch

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The women's basketball championship game will have a familiar feel to it with UConn and Notre Dame playing for a title for the second straight year.



UConn, Notre Dame set for women's championship game rematch



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Mega hit 'Furious 7' finishes weekend above estimates

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Furious 7" sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend with an eye-popping $147.2 million from 4,004 locations, box office firm Rentrak reported Monday.



Mega hit 'Furious 7' finishes weekend above estimates



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Furor over Rolling Stone rape article may leave mixed legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — The furor over a retracted Rolling Stone article may deter some rape victims from coming forward, but the national campaign to curb sexual assaults on college campuses will keep gaining strength, according to advocates who have been following the high-profile case.



Furor over Rolling Stone rape article may leave mixed legacy



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Fierce fighting as rebels move on holdouts in Yemen's Aden

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's defense minister says a Saudi-led coalition targeting Shiite rebels in Yemen wants it to contribute ground troops.



Fierce fighting as rebels move on holdouts in Yemen's Aden



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Safety board says oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. safety officials say tank cars carrying oil or ethanol by rail urgently need to be retrofitted to make them more fire-resistant after a spate of explosive accidents in recent months.



Safety board says oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades



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UN official: State of Syrian refugee camp 'beyond inhumane'

BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say shelling and sporadic clashes are striking a Palestinian refugee camp in the Syrian capital, a situation a U.N. official describes as "beyond inhumane."



UN official: State of Syrian refugee camp 'beyond inhumane'



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Tough sell: Obama ramps up lobbying campaign on Iran deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is casting the Iran talks as part of a broader foreign policy doctrine that sees American power as a safeguard that gives him the ability to take calculated risks.



Tough sell: Obama ramps up lobbying campaign on Iran deal



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Montana man pleads guilty in $70 million phone cramming case

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after prosecutors said his companies ran up $70 million in unauthorized charges on phone bills across the nation in a "cramming" scheme.



Montana man pleads guilty in $70 million phone cramming case



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Emanuel, Garcia rally supporters before Chicago election

CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and challenger Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia crisscrossed Chicago on Monday in a last-minute push ahead of the city's first runoff mayoral election.



Emanuel, Garcia rally supporters before Chicago election



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World's oldest person dies at age 116 in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Just days after becoming the world's oldest documented person, 116-year-old Gertrude Weaver has died in Arkansas.



World's oldest person dies at age 116 in Arkansas



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Police testing bullet casings quicker to solve gun crime

DENVER (AP) — Police in Denver are putting ballistics evidence in the hands of investigators more quickly to help solve and prevent gun crimes.



Police testing bullet casings quicker to solve gun crime



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Rubio will wait to decide on Spanish National team

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ricky Rubio's NBA season is over. His summer with the Spanish national team remains a question mark.



Rubio will wait to decide on Spanish National team



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Study: Breast cancer overtreatment costs US $4B a year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharpening a medical debate about the costs and benefits of cancer screening, a new report estimates that the U.S. spends $4 billion a year on unnecessary medical costs due to mammograms that generate false alarms, and on treatment of certain breast tumors unlikely to cause problems.



Study: Breast cancer overtreatment costs US $4B a year



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Tiger arrives, and the guessing game begins at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods arrived later than usual Monday for a Masters that is different from all the others he has played.



Tiger arrives, and the guessing game begins at Masters



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Outcome of Iran nuclear pact has high stakes for Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton can claim a piece of the victory if the U.S. and other world powers ultimately complete a final nuclear deal with Iran.



Outcome of Iran nuclear pact has high stakes for Clinton



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Pentagon chief heads east as US tries to maintain Asia focus

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of crisis across the Mideast and beyond, the Obama administration is trying to keep focus on its widely advertised shift to Asia.



Pentagon chief heads east as US tries to maintain Asia focus



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Obama casts Iran talks as part of broader foreign policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is casting the Iran talks as part of a broader foreign policy doctrine that sees American power as a safeguard that gives him the ability to take calculated risks.



Obama casts Iran talks as part of broader foreign policy



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Rand Paul and 2016: A message of change, delivered deadpan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is preparing for a 2016 presidential campaign and talking a lot about change in America.



Rand Paul and 2016: A message of change, delivered deadpan



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Senator: Congressional oversight needed on Iran nuke deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says Congress will exercise its "rightful role" to scrutinize and approve any agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting international sanctions.



Senator: Congressional oversight needed on Iran nuke deal



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Kawhi Leonard's case for Defensive Player of the Year

Kawhi Leonard just might swoop in and steal the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award.



Kawhi Leonard's case for Defensive Player of the Year



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Billions for March Madness, but pennies for Olympic gold

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nobody will be thinking about Olympic gold medals when Duke and Wisconsin meet Monday night for the national title.



Billions for March Madness, but pennies for Olympic gold



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A shot at history for Wisconsin's Ryan and Duke's Krzyzewski

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Wisconsin's Bo Ryan has spent three decades working to get to this point, leading the Badgers into the NCAA championship game with a shot at personal history on the line.



A shot at history for Wisconsin's Ryan and Duke's Krzyzewski



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Season of the near miss in college basketball

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Maybe it was fitting that nobody — not even Kentucky — escaped this year unscathed.



Season of the near miss in college basketball



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What to watch _ besides the big guys _ in NCAA title game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Perhaps no two college basketball players singularly define their teams this season quite like Duke's Jahlil Okafor and Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky.



What to watch _ besides the big guys _ in NCAA title game



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Connecticut, Notre Dame in NCAA title game _ again

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — All season it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Connecticut would play for another women's national championship. It wasn't as clear cut for Huskies nemesis Notre Dame.



Connecticut, Notre Dame in NCAA title game _ again



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Brittany Lincicome wins ANA Inspiration in playoff

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Long-hitting Brittany Lincicome outlasted Stacy Lewis with finesse after powering her way into a playoff Sunday in the ANA Inspiration.



Brittany Lincicome wins ANA Inspiration in playoff



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LEADING OFF: Hurry up, it's opening day! Aces and A-Rod, too

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:



LEADING OFF: Hurry up, it's opening day! Aces and A-Rod, too



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Wainwright, Cardinals beat Cubs 3-0 on opening night

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs had Joe Maddon in the dugout, and Jon Lester on the mound. Wrigley Field had a new look, with a giant videoboard in left field and pictures of Ernie Banks draped over the closed bleachers.



Wainwright, Cardinals beat Cubs 3-0 on opening night



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