Tag: Associated Press

A solider walks Wednesday, June 5, outside the building housing the military courtroom where U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was taking part in a plea hearing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. Bates charged with killing 16 Afghan civilians pleaded guilty Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Soldier accused in Afghan massacre describes killings

Gene Johnson · June 5, 2013 4:00 am

Smoke from a nearby hardware store fire rises behind Nationals Park before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals the New York Mets, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Smoke from Capitol Hill store fire seen for miles

Associated Press · June 5, 2013 4:00 am

Red Alert Politics

Jay Leno slams IRS over targeting scandals

Meghan Keenan · June 4, 2013 7:22 pm

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Gregg Popovich, who has coached the Spurs since 1996, has four NBA championships and three coach of the year awards.

Coaches Erik Spoelstra,Gregg Popovich share NBA Finals spotlight

Associated Press · June 4, 2013 4:00 am

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Heat forward LeBron James, the reigning NBA Finals MVP and two-time league MVP, is averaging 26 points per game in the playoffs.

Kawhi Leonard tasked with slowing LeBron James in NBA Finals

Associated Press · June 4, 2013 4:00 am

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is hitting .357 on the season and leads the majors with 20 home runs and a .754 slugging percentage.

Orioles’ Chris Davis finding a home as a masher

Associated Press · June 3, 2013 4:00 am

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Johns Hopkins lacrosse, which has played as an independent since 1883, will play the sport in the Big Ten starting in 2015.

Johns Hopkins heads for Big Ten in lacrosse

Associated Press · June 3, 2013 4:00 am

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Nationals leftfielder Steve Lombardozzi had one hit and averaging .231. Washington lost to Atlanta on Sunday afternoon.

Nats lose to the Braves

Associated Press · June 2, 2013 4:00 am

In this April 23, 2013 photo, North Korean farmers ride in the back of a tractor drawn wagon near Kaesong, North Korea. Farmers in North Korea have confirmed that they have begun carrying out new economic policies designed to boost productivity by giving managers and workers financial incentives. Some foreign analysts say the moves are reminiscent of early reform in China in the late 1970s. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

NKorean farmers planting rice with bonuses in mind

Associated Press · May 31, 2013 4:00 am

Lebanese parliament extends its term 17 months

Associated Press · May 31, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., announced Wednesday that she will not run for re-election in 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won’t run for re-election

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2013 4:00 am

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Novak Djokovic, last year's French Open runner-up, handled David Goffin in straight sets in his first-round matchup Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic has a career Grand Slam in his sights

Associated Press · May 28, 2013 4:00 am