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Brown and Mayberry power Phillies past Mets 9-4
Domonic Brown and John Mayberry Jr. hit consecutive home runs to break open a close game and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 9-4 on Saturday, sending Jonathan Pettibone to his first major league win.
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Tigers beat Braves again 7-4
Omar Infante and Jhonny Peralta both hit two-run homers, and Rick Porcello bounced back from a nightmarish start last weekend to pitch into the seventh inning, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
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Broncos select Va Tech tackle in 6th round
The Denver Broncos have selected Virginia Tech offensive tackle Vinston Painter in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
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Christine Michael excited to learn under Marshawn Lynch, plus highlights
RENTON – The newest running back for the Seahawks looks forward to learning from one of the team’s oldest running backs. “Marshawn Lynch is one of my favorites, man,” former Texas A&M running back Christine Michael said. “He’s been my favorite since I was younger.
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Mississippi man linked to ricin letters charged with biological weapons use
By Robbie Ward TUPELO, Mississippi (Reuters) - A Mississippi martial arts instructor was charged on Saturday with attempting to use a biological weapon after a ricin-laced letter was sent to President Barack Obama earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Everett Dutschke, 41, was arrested at his Tupelo home shortly after midnight by FBI agents following searches of the residence and a former business as part of the ricin letter investigation. He was later charged with "developing ... ...
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Tulsa wants to try 2024 Olympic rings on for size
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Buoyed by its success hosting a major fishing tournament this winter, Oklahoma's second-largest city is now dreaming of something faster, higher, stronger: the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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In South Carolina Congressional Race, Drama Outpaces Discussion of Issues
One has to scratch hard to get through the divorces and lovers, the tearful odes to Mama and the rest of the distractions to find out what the candidates in a special election for Congress propose to do if they win.
Categories: New York Times Headlines
Many Openings at State Agency Go to Those With Ties to Cuomo
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has pledged to curb patronage, but many of his allies have found jobs at New York’s economic development agency, including some with little experience.
Categories: New York Times Headlines
Wash. lawmakers heading to extended session
With just one day before the end of session, Washington lawmakers appear to be making little progress toward the ultimate goal of a final budget agreement.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
Seahawks select WR Chris Harper in fourth round
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has found some of his greatest success during the fifth round of the NFL draft in his first three seasons leading the team's front office.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
No barb hook ruling on Columbia River expands further upstream
As the new month rolls around in a few days, there will be some new regulation changes happening for salmon or steelhead fisheries in the Columbia River and most of its tributaries below Chief Joseph Dam. Barbed hooks won’t be allowed on another 250 miles upriver on the Columbia River and
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Nadal, Almagro reach Barcelona Open final
Seven-time winner Rafael Nadal defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-0 Saturday to reach the final of the Barcelona Open.
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Investigators push ahead in Boston bombing probe
BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston marathon bombing suspect in a prison hospital, investigators are pushing forward in the U.S. and abroad to piece together the myriad details of a plot that killed three people and injured more than 260.
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Rangers avoid 8th place, top Devils 4-0 in finale
Henrik Lundqvist made 20 saves in coasting to his second shutout of the season, and Rick Nash scored twice for the playoff-bound New York Rangers in a 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
Hen party crash victims 'critical'
Tributes are paid to a woman who died when the minibus she was on with 20 other hen partygoers crashed on the M62 motorway.
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Lucas Glover leads Zurich Classic
Lucas Glover increased his lead to two strokes in the Zurich Classic to remain in position for his first victory in two years.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
Moody's, S&P settle lawsuits over debt ratings
Ratings agencies Standard & Poor's, Moody's and investment bank Morgan Stanley have settled two lawsuits dating back to the financial crisis that accused them of hiding risky investments.
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Chapman, Blake lead Champion's better-ball event
Roger Chapman and Jay Don Blake shot an 11-under-par 61 in the second round of the Champion's Tour better-ball tournament to take a one shot lead.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
Are lesbians more accepted than gay men?
It may be a man's world, as the saying goes, but lesbians seem to have an easier time living in it than gay men do.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines
Down 3-0, Celtics try avoid sweep Sunday vs Knicks
Hanging on a wall of the Celtics' practice facility, opposite the faded banners that hung in the old Boston Garden a half-century ago, is a spotless one.
Categories: Seattle Times Headlines