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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When the final horn sounded, after his team had pulled together and staged perhaps the greatest comeback in its famed history, Paul Pierce doubled over in exhaustion. He had given it his all. Like the Celtics greats before him. Showing the same grit and guts of Boston teams of yesteryear, the Celtics rallied from a 24-point deficit and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 on Thursday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in thi...
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Officials ID storm victim
TOPEKA -- Authorities have identified a victim of this week's deadly tornadoes as a 62-year-old Jackson County farmer who was thrown from his mobile home after a twister picked it up. A twister between the tiny towns of Soldier and Circleville threw George Askren's home about 225 yards, so that it crushed it and blocked a local road, county Undersheriff Danny Howerton said. Askren's body was found about 50 yards closer to where the home had b...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices today
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices today. Aluminum -$1.3350 per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Thu. Copper -$3.5900 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations. Copper $3.5325 N.Y. Merc spot Thu. Lead - $1837.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. Zinc - $0.8738 per lb., delivered. Gold - $866.00 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Gold - $869.20 troy oz., NY Merc spot Thu. Silver - $16.550 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Silver - $1...
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Tornadoes kill two Kansans
CHAPMAN (AP) -- At least two people were killed late Wednesday when a line of tornadoes cut a diagonal swath across Kansas, destroying much of the small town of Chapman and causing extensive damage on the Kansas State University campus. Sharon Watson, spokeswoman for the Kansas Adjutant General's Department, said one victim was a woman found outside in a yard in Chapman, in Dickinson County, and the other was a man found outside a mobile home ...
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Taiwan, China to exchange offices BEIJING -- Taiwan and China agreed today for the first time ever to set up permanent offices in each others' territories as the two sides met for their first formal talks in more than a decade, an official with one of the delegations said
Taiwan, China to exchange offices BEIJING -- Taiwan and China agreed today for the first time ever to set up permanent offices in each others' territories as the two sides met for their first formal talks in more than a decade, an official with one of the delegations said. The agreement to set up the offices, which will coordinate continuing contacts, was reached during talks this morning in Beijing, a spokeswoman for Taiwan's Straits Exchang...
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Governor praises scouts for quick storm response
BLENCOE, Iowa (AP) -- Boy Scouts who came to each others' aid after a tornado that killed four of their comrades and injured 48 people were hailed as heroes today for helping to administer first aid and search for victims buried in their flattened campsite. Iowa rescue workers cut through downed branches and dug through debris amid rain and lightning Wednesday night to reach the camp where the 93 boys, ages 13 to 18, had huddled for safety th...
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Slam leads Rangers to another comeback win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- David Murphy certainly enjoys hitting fifth in the Texas lineup behind Ian Kinsler, Michael Young, Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley. Who wouldn't? Murphy hit two home runs, including his first career grand slam, and drove in a career-high five Wednesday night to help the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5. "That makes it so much fun," Murphy said, hitting behind the four at the top of the order. "A lot of the su...
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Open for Business
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Not long ago, the question wasn't so much if Tiger Woods could win the Grand Slam as whether he could win every tournament he entered this year. With the U.S. Open beginning today, though, the thought of Woods going undefeated has been left behind. And the only player with a chance at the Grand Slam? That's Trevor Immelman. So while Woods, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott, the top three players in golf, tee off in a rare glamou...
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National Basketball Association Playoffs By The Associated Press NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Tuesday's Game L
National Basketball Association Playoffs By The Associated Press NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Tuesday's Game L.A. Lakers 87, Boston 81, Boston leads series 2-1 Today's Game Boston at L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m. Sunday's Game Boston at L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m.
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Sebelius warns of drought TOPEKA -- Recent storms have dumped rain over much of the state, but parts of western Kansans have remained dry enough that Gov
Sebelius warns of drought TOPEKA -- Recent storms have dumped rain over much of the state, but parts of western Kansans have remained dry enough that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius notified them on Wednesday that they need to worry about drought. Sebelius issued an executive order placing 13 counties under either a drought watch or a more serious drought warning for the next two months. Local officials can ban outdoor burning and, in some cases, rest...
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Brewer tries to buy Anheuser ST
Brewer tries to buy Anheuser ST. LOUIS -- Belgian Brewer InBev is offering a big payday to shareholders of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc., but its bid to create the world's largest beer company is already facing a major obstacle -- U.S. election-year politics. InBev SA, whose brands include Beck's and Stella Artois, delivered an unsolicited all-cash bid of $65 a share for Anheuser-Busch, which makes Budweiser, Michelob and Bud Light. That's well ab...
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Rangers 11, Royals 5 Texas ab r h bi Kan
Rangers 11, Royals 5 Texas ab r h bi Kan. City ab r h bi Kinsler 2b 6 1 3 2 DeJesus lf 3 0 2 0 MiYong ss 5 1 0 0 Grdzlnek 2b 5 1 2 4 Hmlton rf 6 1 3 1 AGordon 3b 3 1 0 0 Brdley dh 3 1 0 0 JGuillen rf 5 0 3 0 DaMph lf 5 2 3 5 EGerman pr 0 0 0 0 MByrd cf 3 3 3 0 Olivo dh 5 0 0 0 Ctlnotto 1b 2 0 0 0 Teahen 1b 4 0 2 0 Shltn 1b 1 1 1 0 JBuck c 4 0 0 0 Laird c 4 0 1 2 Aviles ss 4 2 2 0 RVzqez 3b 4 1 2 1 Gathright cf 3 1 0 0 Totals 39 11 ...
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Looper leads Cards over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) -- As Javier Valentin dug in, representing the Cincinnati Reds' final chance to score a run, right-hander Braden Looper felt a little pressure and started second-guessing himself for the first time all night. What should he throw next? The St. Louis Cardinals' reliever-turned-starter made the right choices and threw to the right spots, finishing off his first career shutout Wednesday night, 10-0 over the Cincinnati Reds. Rick ...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices today
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices today. Aluminum -$1.3375 per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Wed. Copper -$3.6330 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations. Copper $3.5755 N.Y. Merc spot Wed. Lead - $1900.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. Zinc - $0.8769 per lb., delivered. Gold - $862.25 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Gold - $879.70 troy oz., NY Merc spot Wed. Silver - $16.405 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Silver - $1...
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Albright leaves Wichita State for Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Jane Albright has been named head women's basketball coach at the University of Nevada, Reno. Albright, 52, comes to Nevada after five seasons at Wichita State. She replaces Kim Gervasoni, who resigned last month for personal reasons. At a news conference Wednesday, Albright praised the program's foundation and future prospects. "I'm not making a lot of promises, but I promise this team will work as hard as any team you wil...
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No winner in Powerball DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 7-18-21-28-49
No winner in Powerball DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 7-18-21-28-49. The Powerball was 1. The Power Play was 5. Players matching all five numbers and the Powerball would have won or shared the 25,000,000 jackpot. The prize goes to an estimated 33,000,000 for Saturday. Tickets that match the first five numbers but miss the Powerball win $200,000...
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Cardinals 10, Reds 0 St
Cardinals 10, Reds 0 St. Louis ab r h bi Cincy ab r h bi Schmkr lf 4 1 1 1 Bruce cf 4 0 1 0 Miles 2b 3 1 0 0 Janish ss 4 0 1 0 Ldwick rf 4 2 2 2 Grffy Jr rf 3 0 1 0 Mather rf 0 0 0 0 Bray p 0 0 0 0 Ankiel cf 4 1 1 3 Vlentin ph 1 0 0 0 Glaus 3b 3 1 0 0 Dunn lf 3 0 0 0 Izturis 3b 1 0 1 0 EEcarn 3b 3 0 0 0 CDuncn 1b 4 0 1 0 Votto 1b 3 0 0 0 Larue c 4 2 2 2 Cabrera 2b 2 0 0 0 Looper p 4 1 1 0 Herrera p 0 0 0 0 BRyan ss 4 1 1 1 CPttson c...
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Topeka gives school more time TOPEKA -- An effort to redevelop a former school linked to the historic Brown v
Topeka gives school more time TOPEKA -- An effort to redevelop a former school linked to the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision is still alive. Topeka City Council members have agreed to give a nonprofit group two more months to show it can renovate Sumner Elementary School. Community First has proposed converting it into a charter school and community hub but needs $3.6 million. It failed to meet a May 31 deadline for showing that...
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Cards win game, but lose Pujols
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Seeing Albert Pujols on the ground in pain dampened the St. Louis Cardinals' spirits after their third straight win. The Cardinals watched their leading hitter be helped off the field with what was diagnosed as a strained left calf in the seventh inning of their 7-2 victory Tuesday night over the Cincinnati Reds. "It's pretty hard to enjoy the win when something like this happens, but you've got to deal with it," Cardinals ...
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Cardinals 7, Reds 2 St. Louis ab r h bi Cincy ab r h bi Schmkr lf 4 0 1 0 Bruce cf 4 0 1 0 Ldwick rf 5 2 4 4 Janish ss 3 0 0 0 Pujols 1b 3 1 1 2 Grf Jr. rf 3 0 0 0 Mather 1b 1 0 0 0 BPhllps 2b 4 0 0 0 Ankiel cf 5 1 1 1 Dunn lf 2 1 0 0 Glaus 3b 3 0 1 0 Votto 1b 4 1 1 2 YMolna c 4 0 1 0 EEcarn 3b 4 0 3 0 Izturis ss 4 0 0 0 Bako c 4 0 0 0 MBogs p 2 0 0 0 Bailey p 1 0 0 0 BBartn ph 1 0 0 0 Lincoln p 1 0 0 0 Villone p 0 0 0 0 Vlentin ph ...
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