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10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500
The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday with a wide-open field and a pair of drivers trying to join the elite list of four-time winners. Two Americans start on the front row, along with Carlos Munoz, an unknown Indy 500 newcomer who grew up idolizing Juan Pablo Montoya - a fellow Colombian who won "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" as a rookie.
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Study: Longhorn ancestry spans globe, centuries
PONTOTOC, Texas (AP) — A first-of-its-kind genetic analysis of Texas Longhorns shows the cattle breed — as much a state symbol as the Alamo and cowboys — shares a diverse ancestry that spans the globe and mirrors the spirit and self-sufficiency of the quintessential Texan.
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Marathon bombing victim looks for laughs, not pity
BOSTON (AP) — Pete DiMartino dreamed of summer ale from his Boston hospital room, a kind of light-bodied beer with honey and lavender accents he might pour in the brewery he wants to open someday.
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Nibali secures Giro d'Italia win
Vincenzo Nibali secures the 2013 Giro d'Italia title as Mark Cavendish wins the red points leader's jersey.
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Suspect in NY man's kidnapping: 'I made a mistake'
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged in the brazen abduction and brutal captivity of a New York City businessman says he "made a mistake" but he's "not a criminal."
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11 killed, 16 injured in Myanmar bus accident
Myanmar state media say a bus traveling from Yangon to Mandalay skidded off a bridge, killing 11 people and injuring 16 others, including an American citizen.
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Marathon bombing victim looks for laughs, not pity
A New York bartender who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is trying to put his life on a new path as he recovers.
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Pope urges mafia to end 'enslaving'
Pope Francis condemns mafia groups for "exploiting and enslaving people", urging mobsters to repent.
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High-tech industry big immigration bill winner
More than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in an immigration bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, thanks to a concerted lobbying effort, an ideally positioned Senate ally and relatively weak opposition.
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Indy 500 drivers keeping track of NBA playoffs
Basketball never strays far from the thoughts of Indiana sports fans - even in Gasoline Alley.
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Will Power finds upside to lousy start to season
Will Power has found an upside to his lousy start to the IndyCar season: He's off the radar and able to enjoy downtime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Burns shines in England Baa-Baas win
Freddie Burns scores 20 points for England and three debutants get tries in 40-12 win over the Barbarians at Twickenham
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Serena and Federer win Paris openers
Serena Williams opens French Open bid with victory over Anna Tatishvili as Roger Federer beats Pablo Carreno-Busta.
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Sunday TV Picks: HBO’s ‘Behind the Candelabra’
TV picks for Sunday, May 26, 2013, include the Liberace biopic “Behind the Candelabra” on HBO, the “National Memorial Day Concert” on KCTS and “Smash” on NBC.
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A little fractured thinking over I-5 bridge collapse
The Wrap by Ron Judd
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A shout out to levelheadedness and a scolding to hot heads
Seattle Times readers rave about generosity and ethical behavior, and rant about clueless dog owners and reckless drivers.
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Mouthwash as an acne treatment
The People’s Pharmacy on Listerine to clear blemishes; damage to kidneys caused by anti-inflammatory drugs; and the controversy over cholesterol as a risk factor for heart disease.
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Pope urges Mafiosi to stop exploitation of others
Pope Francis paid tribute to a courageous priest murdered by the Sicilian Mafia as a martyr and urged mobsters on Sunday to abandon their evil ways, particularly the exploitation of people in trafficking rackets such as prostitution.
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Rosberg wins incident-packed Monaco
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg wins a crash-strewn Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
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In prior reform, legalized farmworkers left fields
MADERA, Calif. (AP) — In 1986, when Congress agreed to allow immigrants who were in the country illegally to get legal status, more than a million farmworkers applied. In Central California, the nation's agricultural powerhouse and a region with one of the highest poverty levels, the impact was profound.
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