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Roush: Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne at Mayo Clinic

Roush: Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne at Mayo Clinic

In the wake of Roush Fenway Racing owner Jack Roush telling the Motor Racing Network that Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic, …

Zillgitt: Boston Celtics in seven over the Miami Heat

Zillgitt: Boston Celtics in seven over the Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics hope center Shaquille O’Neal can stay healthy and contribute to their semifinal series against the Miami Heat that opens …

Hackers group says it will attack Iran

Hackers group says it will attack Iran

The Internet hackers group Anonymous plans to hack Iran on Sunday, according to a press release published on their website. The group wants to use International Workers’ Day, which commemorates the first national general strike in the United States, as an opportunity to reignite last year’s protests in Iran.

Zillgitt: Chicago Bulls in five over the Atlanta Hawks

Zillgitt: Chicago Bulls in five over the Atlanta Hawks

Former Bull Kirk Hinrich might not be able to open for the Atlanta Hawks in their series vs. Chicago, with Game 1 on Monday.

With NFL back in lockout mode, undrafted players in limbo

With NFL back in lockout mode, undrafted players in limbo

The re-locked out NFL was set to conclude its draft on Saturday and launch into a murky future.

In flashpoint Syrian city, another day of shelling

In flashpoint Syrian city, another day of shelling

A few dozen tanks fired shells on Saturday in the restive Syrian city of Daraa, the site of ongoing clashes between security forces and protesters, eyewitnesses told CNN.

LeBron James: I didn’t quit on Cavaliers vs Celtics

LeBron James: I didn’t quit on Cavaliers vs Celtics

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is addressing a festering question that’s plagued him since last season. Did King James quit on the Cleveland …

Queensday Amsterdam

Queensday Amsterdam

Amsterdam during Queensday

Aid pours into Alabama town hit hard by tornado

Aid pours into Alabama town hit hard by tornado

The Salvation Army canteen parked in Pleasant Grove Park is a magnet for people who want to help this ravaged town of 10,000 that took a direct …

Royal Wedding – One American’s Bird’s Eye View

Royal Wedding – One American’s Bird’s Eye View

I arrived at 5:45 AM and stood behind a camp of 3 mums who had their kids with them. All colorfully dressed and boisterous for the occasion, they attracted the media. Between 7-9AM the crowds were so anxious they’d cheer at anything, most notably, street sweepers. I was positioned outside the St

Report: ‘Urgent need’ for research on cancer among minorities

Report: ‘Urgent need’ for research on cancer among minorities

The United States urgently needs to expand research and improve understanding of cancer among minority populations, according to a special report …

Rights group: One Chinese lawyer freed, another goes missing

Rights group: One Chinese lawyer freed, another goes missing

Chinese authorities freed a prominent lawyer held for more than two months shortly after a U.S. official called for his release, a rights group said.

Williston ND Blizzard

Williston ND Blizzard

Williston ND is experiencing one of the worst blizzards of the year.  Thousands of people are without power, large trees are down, 60 mile per hour gusts, & near zero visibility in town.  Since there isn’t power, we have to use a propane camp stove to stay warm and cook our food.  The large pine tree is nearly 2 feet in diameter which crumbled under the weight of the snow and wind.

Poles travel to Rome for John Paul beatification

Poles travel to Rome for John Paul beatification

Eight hundred Poles boarded a special train Friday night for a 26-hour trip across Europe, bound for Rome and the beatification of the late Pope …

GOP hopefuls focus on Obama in NH appearance

GOP hopefuls focus on Obama in NH appearance

The Republican presidential contest executed a soft launch this weekend, with eager but unofficial contenders focusing all their criticisms on …

January: Pregnant Pause

January: Pregnant Pause

The expectant Mad Men star steps out in Beverly Hills. Plus: Ren

Seattle to pay $1.5M to kin of man fatally shot by police

Seattle to pay $1.5M to kin of man fatally shot by police

The city of Seattle will pay $1.5 million to the family of a man who was fatally shot by a police officer last year.

Taliban announces spring offensive

Taliban announces spring offensive

The Taliban said Saturday it is launching a new offensive against foreign troops and Afghan security forces — and will focus on military bases and convoys.

Andre Ethier extends hit streak to 25 in Dodgers’ win

Andre Ethier extends hit streak to 25 in Dodgers’ win

The save that was credited to Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton should have been awarded instead to Tony Gwynn Jr.

Is Mayock or Kiper the true king of the NFL draft?

Is Mayock or Kiper the true king of the NFL draft?

Mel Kiper didn’t play or coach in the NFL. But he created the role of the NFL TV draft guru and has played it for decades on ESPN.

Gadhafi calls for cease-fire negotiations

Gadhafi calls for cease-fire negotiations

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Saturday urged NATO to negotiate an end to airstrikes, accusing the international coalition of killing civilians and destroying the nation’s infrastructure in a bid to take over its oil production.

Gadhafi offers truce as NATO strikes in Tripoli

Gadhafi offers truce as NATO strikes in Tripoli

NATO bombs struck a Libyan government complex before dawn Saturday, damaging two buildings, just as Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi called for …

Randolph carries No. 8 Grizzlies to close-out win vs. No. 1 Spurs

Randolph carries No. 8 Grizzlies to close-out win vs. No. 1 Spurs

These Memphis Grizzlies just keep making NBA history and believers.

Da’Quan Bowers lands with Bucs, but many picks later

Da’Quan Bowers lands with Bucs, but many picks later

New Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus was so concerned about 2011 NFL draft slider Da’Quan Bowers that the third overall pick from …

Carson Palmer era may be over as Bengals draft QB Andy Dalton

Carson Palmer era may be over as Bengals draft QB Andy Dalton

Andy Dalton had an inkling weeks ago that he’d wind up with the Cincinnati Bengals. The day before passing drills at the combine, the TCU quarterback …