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4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes May 22, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pledge... Read More
1 child dead, 1 missing in Minn. park landslide May 22, 2013 ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A fourth-grade field trip to a Mississippi River park popular with fossil hunters turned deadly Wednesday when gravel saturated by persistent rain gave way, killing one child and injuring two others. A fourth child was missing. The landslide at Lilydale Regional Park swept over a group of... Read More
Orioles hit 3 HRs in 6-3 win over Yankees May 22, 2013 BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis went 4 for 4, including his AL-leading 14th homer, and the Baltimore Orioles got a three-run shot from Matt Wieters in a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Nick Markakis added a solo home run for the Orioles, who took two of three from New York to pull within... Read More
Obama honors Carole King at White House concert May 22, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times. Two days after much of Moore, Okla., was flattened by a powerful tornado that killed 24... Read More
BC-BBA--Tigers-Indians,Rain Delay,Advisory, BBA May 22, 2013 Editors: The game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians has resumed after a 63-minute rain delay. The Tigers lead 9-5 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Read More
Senate approves new Rio Grande Valley university May 22, 2013 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A plan to merge two South Texas universities into one and create a new medical school cleared one of its last hurdles Wednesday night with a final vote of approval by the state Senate. The unanimous vote sends Gov. Rick Perry a project that has enjoyed broad support among higher education... Read More
Cards' Garcia expected to miss year after surgery May 22, 2013 SAN DIEGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have surgery on his left shoulder this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season. The Cardinals announced Wednesday that the left-hander will have surgery to repair tears in his rotator cuff and labrum. Team doctor George Paletta will... Read More
Boxes of cash seized in Mexico corruption probe May 22, 2013 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say they have seized five boxes filled with cash as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement by a former governor of southern Tabasco state. Tabasco state prosecutor Fernando Valenzuela says bundles of 500- and 1,000-peso bills were found in an office of Jose... Read More
Wilson, Angels beat Mariners 7-1 May 22, 2013 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Wilson struck out 10 in eight innings, Josh Hamilton had a two-run single and the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 7-1 on Wednesday to hand the Mariners their season-worst sixth straight loss. Wilson (4-3) allowed a run and six hits in his longest outing since June 8, 2012, when he... Read More
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor May 22, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore — and win. "I don't kid myself. I know that this is going to be a difficult slog, and I'm going to have to... Read More
Liriano dominates as Pirates edge Cubs 1-0 May 22, 2013 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night. Liriano (3-0) struck out nine and walked just one to remain unbeaten since making his season debut against the New York Mets two weeks... Read More
Lee pitches 3-hitter, Phillies blank Marlins 3-0 May 22, 2013 MIAMI (AP) — Cliff Lee pitched a three-hitter for his 12th career shutout and Delmon Young homered for the second straight game, sending the Philadelphia Phillies past the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Wednesday night. Lee (5-2) struck out five, walked two and hit a batter in his first shutout since Sept. 5, 2011. The... Read More
Float driver says train seemed still before crash May 22, 2013 LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The driver of a parade float involved in a train wreck that killed four war veterans in West Texas told investigators the oncoming train appeared to be stationary, and that he didn't notice anything was wrong until he saw people jumping from the float, according to documents released... Read More
Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall May 22, 2013 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most royal families to be... Read More
Okla. men get video of deadly tornado overhead May 22, 2013 MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two 19-year-old Oklahoma men who took cover in a cellar during a deadly tornado were able to use their cellphones to get video of the twister as it passed over the home. Charles Gafford was at the home of friend Alex Rodriguez as the tornado struck Monday. While in the cellar, they got their... Read More
Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers May 22, 2013 PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary. Hawaiian Airlines agreed to the plan that takes effect... Read More
Hospital in south Georgia to close by end of year May 22, 2013 THOMASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — State officials have announced the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville will close at the end of the year. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities officials made the announcement Wednesday. Patients being treated at the hospital — which serves people with... Read More
NL Capsules May 22, 2013 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Wednesday. Mattingly, in the third and final year of his contract, discussed his club's lack of mental toughness and said he wanted a... Read More
Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays May 22, 2013 TORONTO (AP) — There hasn't been a whole lot of relief for Tampa Bay this season. Fernando Rodney yielded a tying solo homer to Jose Bautista in the ninth inning, and the Rays went on to a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Bautista also had the winning RBI single in the 10th and went 4 for 4 with... Read More
FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare May 22, 2013 SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week. A grand jury indictment accused Matthew Ryan Buquet of mailing a death threat to U.S. District Judge Fred Van... Read More
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