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Cespedes agrees to $36M, 4-year deal with A's Updated: 4 min ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $36 million, four-year contract. Agent Adam Katz confirmed Monday the outfielder had reached agreement on a deal, with details still to be finalized. This is a significant move for Oakland, which now has the steady... Read More

NJ Senate OKs gay marriage bill in milestone vote Updated: 4 min ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's state Senate has passed a bill to recognize gay marriage. Monday's 24-16 vote was the first time either chamber of the state Legislature has passed such a bill. A previous measure failed in the Senate in January 2010, the only other time gay marriage has come up for a vote in... Read More

Judge: Sandusky can see grandkids, have local jury Updated: 18 min ago | Comment on this article

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The judge in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial on Monday granted the former Penn State assistant coach's request to have a jury composed of residents of State College and the surrounding area and gave him permission to visit with most of his grandchildren. Judge John Cleland ordered... Read More

APNewsBreak: Sweden expels Rwandan diplomat Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sources say a Rwandan diplomat has been expelled from Sweden for allegedly spying on Rwandan exiles. A source close to the Swedish government told The Associated Press the diplomat had engaged in "refugee espionage" and was sent back to Rwanda last week. Another source familiar with the matter... Read More

Bombers target Israeli diplomats in Georgia, India Updated: 35 min ago | Comment on this article

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Assailants targeted Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia in near-simultaneous strikes Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed on archenemy Iran, and its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah. Iran denied responsibility for the attacks. The bombs, which wounded four people, threatened... Read More

Obama's proposed tax hikes at odds with GOP rivals Updated: 36 min ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama proposed tax increases on wealthy individuals and some corporations Monday, setting the stage for an ideological battle that won't be resolved until after the November election — if then. Obama's proposed tax hikes put him at odds with the Republican presidential... Read More

$336M Powerball ticket sold at RI supermarket Updated: 50 min ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — The winning ticket in Saturday's $336.4 million Powerball jackpot was sold at a Stop & Shop supermarket in Newport, but no one has come forward yet to claim the prize, Rhode Island lottery officials said Monday. "It's great for the industry, it's great for Powerball and it's great for Rhode... Read More

Greece faces further obstacles in bailout deal Updated: 50 min ago | Comment on this article

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BRUSSELS (AP) — Greece faces further hurdles and delays before it can receive a second, €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout in spite of its lawmakers voting through more austerity measures in the face of violent protests. The European Union's Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn on Monday called the Greek... Read More

US stocks gain following latest Greek debt deal Updated: 50 min ago | Comment on this article

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U.S. stocks rose Monday after Greece's parliament voted for spending cuts so it can get a bailout to save the country from bankruptcy. The gains were broad-based, with all 10 categories of stock in the Standard & Poor's 500 rising, led by financial stocks. European stocks rose, too. The Dow Jones industrial... Read More

Triumph, tragedy dominate Grammy Awards Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

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The splintered music world truly coalesces only one night of 365 for the Grammy Awards, and this year was united in the triumph of recovered British soul singer Adele's trophy haul and the tragedy of Whitney Houston's death. Adele swept the major honors of song, record and album of the year Sunday for her... Read More

Emergency food flown into stranded European towns Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Military planes and police helicopters flew in tons of emergency food to snowbound villages and ships in the Balkans on Monday, after blizzards so fierce that some people had to cut tunnels through 15 feet (4 meters) of snow to get out of their homes. Since the end of January, Eastern... Read More

Analysis: Obama sets up clash with GOP in budget Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | Comment on this article

Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's new federal budget showcases the major priorities of his presidency and sets up the top battles that will be waged on both sides in the presidential campaign. In its calls for hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending on job-creating programs and higher taxes on... Read More

Update: Snow causing delays and cancellations at many schools Monday in Oklahoma Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

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Snow has moved east of Oklahoma City Monday in central Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Schools will be open. Read More

Driver killed in Tulsa hit-and-run accident identified as Catholic school teacher Updated: 1 hr ago Tulsa police have identified the woman who died in a hit-and-run collision Sunday as a Marquette Catholic School teacher. Susan Mamary, 60, a third-grade teacher at the school, was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital after her vehicle was struck at 51st Street and Hudson Place, police said. Mamary was... Read More

Update: Mostly boxes and crates burned in south Oklahoma City building fire along I-35 Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

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A fire that burned boxes and crates was extinguished in a south Oklahoma City building. Exploding aerosol cans were heard coming from inside the building where the fire was extinguished Read More

Update: Road conditions improve across Oklahoma but could still be treacherous in spots Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment Northbound Lake Hefner Parkway has reopened in Oklahoma City following a Monday morning crash. A tractor-trailer jack-knifed in El Reno, Oklahoma and Interstate 40 westbound has reopened. Read More

Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget with $4 trillion in deficit cuts projected over decade Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — Obama unveils $3. Read More

Grains futures mixed, livestock prices rise Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article

Leave a comment CHICAGO (AP) — Grains futures traded mixed in early trading Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery was unchanged at $6.30 a bushel; March corn rose 5.75 cents to $6.3750 a bushel; March oats were unchanged at $3.18 a bushel; while March soybeans jumped 14.50 cents to $12.4350 a bushel.... Read More

Schiphol airport reopens after bomb threat Updated: 2 hr ago | Comment on this article

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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dozens of flights were delayed Monday at Amsterdam's busy Schiphol Airport after a man claiming to have a bomb locked himself in a toilet, sparking the evacuation of two terminals, officials said. The man was taken into custody after speaking with police negotiators and he turned out not to have... Read More

Medical examiner says Blanchard woman stabbed to death Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 The state medical examiner's office says a Blanchard woman who was found dead last month was stabbed to death. Read More