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Kahne Keeps Hendrick Success Rolling at Charlotte
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:40pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning Nascar’s longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports. -
Kahne Keeps Hendrick Success Rolling at Charlotte
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:40pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning Nascar’s longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports.
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Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand Could Be Part of 76ers’ Changes
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:21pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Philadelphia knocked off Chicago in the opening round and stretched Boston to a Game 7, but now comes the hard part — turning the Sixers into a consistent championship contender.
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Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand Could Be Part of 76ers’ Changes
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:21pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Philadelphia knocked off Chicago in the opening round and stretched Boston to a Game 7, but now comes the hard part — turning the Sixers into a consistent championship contender.
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Roundup: Halladay Exits With Sore Shoulder in Phillies’ Loss
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:11pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Roy Halladay gave up a grand slam to Yadier Molina in an abbreviated two-inning start before leaving with shoulder soreness as the Cardinals won, 8-3, at St. Louis.
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Roundup: Halladay Exits With Sore Shoulder in Phillies’ Loss
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:11pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Roy Halladay gave up a grand slam to Yadier Molina in an abbreviated two-inning start before leaving with shoulder soreness as the Cardinals won, 8-3, at St. Louis.
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Roundup: Penalty Cuts Into Johnson’s Winning Margin at Colonial
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:02pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Zach Johnson’s failure to replace his ball to its original position before his final putt could have cost him dearly at the Colonial.
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Roundup: Penalty Cuts Into Johnson’s Winning Margin at Colonial
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 10:02pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Zach Johnson’s failure to replace his ball to its original position before his final putt could have cost him dearly at the Colonial.
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French Open — Andy Roddick Ousted in First Round
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:57pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Andy Roddick, the 2003 United States Open champion, lost to 88th-ranked Nicolas Mahut of France, exiting in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2007.
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French Open — Andy Roddick Ousted in First Round
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:57pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Andy Roddick, the 2003 United States Open champion, lost to 88th-ranked Nicolas Mahut of France, exiting in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2007.
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Bankia’s President Portrays an Upside to a Bailout
Posted: May 27th, 2012, 9:13pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Billions of euros in aid are an investment for the government, not a loan, said José Ignacio Goirigolzarri, the president of the troubled Spanish lender Bankia.
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2012 Olympics — For Muslims, Ramadan Will Create Conflicts
Posted: May 26th, 2012, 8:15pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Muslims will be competing in the London Games, which overlap with Ramadan, a month of fasting for Islam.
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2012 Olympics — For Muslims, Ramadan Will Create Conflicts
Posted: May 26th, 2012, 8:15pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Muslims will be competing in the London Games, which overlap with Ramadan, a month of fasting for Islam.
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Baseball Roundup: Nationals’ Strasburg His First Homer in Win
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 1:30pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Stephen Strasburg struck out eight batters in five innings and took Wei-Yin Chen deep in a 9-3 victory.
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China Clears Google Purchase of Motorola
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 1:53am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Chinese regulators attached a big condition: that Google’s Android operating system for mobile devices remain available at no cost for the next five years.
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Ruth Jersey Sells for Record $4.4 Million
Posted: May 20th, 2012, 11:26pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A baseball jersey worn by Babe Ruth has sold for more than $4.4 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, according to the buyer and seller.
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Third Straight Win in Iowa for Stenhouse
Posted: May 20th, 2012, 11:24pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led for 209 of 250 laps and won the Nascar Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway, his third straight win there.
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Roundup: For Rockies, Bees and a Loss
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 11:05pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-7.
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Game 3: Pacers 97, Heat 75: Pacers Pound Heat, 94-75, in Game 3
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 10:15pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Pacers’ Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds while Dwyane Wade scored only 5 on 2-of-13 shooting for the Heat, as Indiana took a 2-1 lead in the series.
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F.D.A. Panel Backs Easier Home H.I.V. Test
Posted: May 16th, 2012, 11:26am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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An advisory body recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve the OraQuick test, which uses a mouth swab to give a result in 20 minutes.
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Roundup: Carlos Ruiz Leads Phillies to Victory
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 10:08pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Carlos Ruiz had three hits, including a home run, as the Phillies beat the Padres.
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N.B.A. Roundup: N.B.A. Playoffs - Nuggets’ George Karl Nervous for Game 7 vs. Lakers
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 10:01pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Denver Coach George Karl is hoping the Nuggets can pull off a series win against the Lakers after being down three games to one.
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U.S. Defeats Kazakhstan at Hockey Worlds
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 8:01pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Justin Faulk of the Carolina Hurricanes scored four minutes into overtime, sending the United States to a 3-2 victory over Kazakhstan at hockey’s world championships in Helsinki, Finland.
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Djokovic Loses; Won’t Return to Madrid’s Blue Clay
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 7:57pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Novak Djokovic lost, 7-6 (2), 6-3, to Janko Tipsarevic in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, becoming the latest big name to lose on the new blue-clay court.
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Americans Gatlin and Felix Win 100 Meters in Doha
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 7:54pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The American Justin Gatlin nipped Asafa Powell of Jamaica at the line to win the 100 meters in a time of 9.87 seconds at the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha, Qatar.
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Rubiano Chavez Wins Stage; Malori Leads Giro d’Italia
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 7:49pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Colombian rider Miguel Ángel Rubiano Chávez won the hilly sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia with a long breakaway, and Adriano Malori of Italy took the overall lead.
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Judge Tosses Defamation Suit Against Syracuse and Boeheim
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 7:41pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A judge threw out a defamation lawsuit by two men who said Jim Boeheim slandered them when he said their accusations of sexual abuse against Bernie Fine were driven by greed.
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Denver Nuggets Defeat Los Angeles Lakers
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 2:01am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Andre Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets avoided playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
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National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Oysters Recalled After Illness
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:48am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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State health officials closed an oyster harvesting area and ordered a recall of oysters taken there since April 26 after 14 people became ill with norovirus.
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Steve Nash Hired as Canadian Men’s Basketball Team GM
Posted: May 9th, 2012, 1:39am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Steve Nash has dreamed of managing the Canadian men's basketball team since he was a young point guard running its offense.
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National Briefing | West: California: Call for Veterans Agency Fixes Is Reversed
Posted: May 8th, 2012, 4:10pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A federal court on Monday reversed its demand that the Veterans Affairs Department overhaul its mental health care system.
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Roundup: Chelsea Wins Its Fourth English F.A. Cup in Six Years
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 2:47am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ramires and Didier Drogba scored goals Saturday as Chelsea beat Liverpool, 2-1, at Wembley Stadium to win the English F.A. Cup.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Pacers Beat Magic in Overtime and Lead Series 3-1
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 2:39am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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George Hill hit two free throws with 2.2 seconds left in overtime, helping Indiana after squandering a 19-point lead over the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter.
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Sports Briefing | Hockey: U.S. Defeats Canada at Hockey World Championships
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 2:30am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jack Johnson scored his second goal of the game 1:47 into overtime to lift the United States to a 5-4 win over Canada at the hockey world championships in Helsinki, Finland.
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Roundup: Capuano’s Hitting and Pitching Lead Dodgers to Win
Posted: May 6th, 2012, 1:54am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Chris Capuano threw seven shutout innings and drove in two runs as Los Angeles defeated the host Cubs.
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Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Shaquille O’Neal Earns His Doctorate in Education
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 11:36pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The former N.B.A. star Shaquille O’Neal received his doctoral degree in education from Barry University during commencement ceremonies in Miami Shores, Fla.
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Jeff Gordon Wins Pole at Talladega Superspeedway
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 11:12pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jeff Gordon grabbed the top starting spot for Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama with a lap at 191.623 miles per hour in his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
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Ryan Wants Son to Keep Playing Despite Concussion
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 11:01pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jets Coach Rex Ryan would like his son to continue playing football despite the concussion he sustained last season in high school.
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London Stages Final Stadium Test Ahead of Olympics
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 5:42pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Thousands of sports fans braved the rain and cold at the Olympic Park in London as organizers staged the final test events ahead of the Summer Games.
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American Phinney Wins Opening of Giro d’Italia
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 5:34pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The American Taylor Phinney won the first stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 5.4-mile individual time trial in Herning, Denmark, on Saturday.
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Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi Recovers to Win Estoril Open
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 5:27pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kaia Kanepi of Estonia won the Estoril Open in Oeiras, Portugal, by rallying past Carla Suárez Navarro of Spain, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4.
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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman Ready to Return
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 5:07pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said his sore shoulder has healed, and he is preparing to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.
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Start of Giro d’Italia Brings Back ‘Pretty Horrible’ Day for Cyclist Tyler Farrar
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 3:30pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The death of the Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt during Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia nearly a year ago sent the American cyclist Tyler Farrar into a prolonged grief.
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The Rail: Jockey Is Thrown on Eve of Derby
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 2:29pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Javier Castellano almost lost his Kentucky Derby ride on Gemologist when he was involved in a spill on Friday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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National Briefing | Southwest: Texas: Judge Rejects Law on Planned Parenthood
Posted: May 5th, 2012, 12:38am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A federal appeals judge ruled that Texas could not ban Planned Parenthood from receiving state money.
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A.I.G. Posts Net Income of $3.2 Billion
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 9:57pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Gains for the insurer, which received the biggest bailout in the financial crisis, were driven by improved performance at its Chartis and SunAmerica units.
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Indiana-Kentucky Series Coming to an End
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 8:18pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Indiana officials said they would not renew the contract to play Kentucky in men’s basketball because of a disagreement over where to hold the games.
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New Putter Works for Micheel at Rainy Spanish Open
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 8:04pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The 2003 P.G.A. Championship winner, Shaun Micheel, trying to end a nine-year winless drought since then, shot a five-under 67 to lead the Spanish Open in Seville.
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Angels 9, Twins 0: Jered Weaver Pitches No-Hitter as Angels Beat Twins, 9-0
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 7:59pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jered Weaver pitched the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, completely overmatching Minnesota and leading the Los Angeles Angels to a victory over the Twins.
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Pfizer Settles B.Y.U. Lawsuit Over Development of Celebrex
Posted: May 2nd, 2012, 11:50am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pfizer said in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it was taking a $450 million charge against first-quarter earnings to settle the case.
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Merck Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuits
Posted: April 30th, 2012, 12:51pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mylan Pharmaceuticals was seeking to make generic versions of Merck’s cholesterol drugs Zetia and Vytorin.
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Zynga’s Revenue Jumps 32%
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 8:33pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The company reported a net loss of $85.4 million because of stock compensation expenses. It went public in December.
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S&P Cuts Spain's Long-Term Credit Rating 2 Notches
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:51pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Standard & Poor's lowered Spain's long-term credit rating by two notches on Thursday, saying the country's budget problems are likely to get worse because of the weak economy.
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U.P.S.’s Profit Falls Short of Expectations
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:21pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Though profit rose 6 percent for United Parcel Service, its revenue and earnings per share failed to meet predictions because of a slowdown in international deliveries.
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Aetna’s Profit Falls 13 Percent
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 6:06pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Shares of Aetna Inc. sank more than 8 percent Thursday after the health insurer reported a first quarter performance that missed Wall Street expectations, and it failed to raise its 2012 earnings forecast.
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Parent of United Airlines Posts First-Quarter Loss
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 5:31pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The company lost $448 million, or $1.36 per share, because of higher fuel prices and expenses from integrating with Continental Airlines.
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A Mixed Economic Picture, but Stocks Advance
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 4:22pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Lockheed Martin, Starwood Hotels and Amazon posted encouraging results, while those from Dow Chemical and UPS pointed to looming problems in Europe.
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Bobcats Lose 22nd Straight
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 12:20pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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J. J. Redick had six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points as the host Orlando Magic held off Charlotte, 102-95, for the Bobcats’ 22nd consecutive loss.
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Sports Briefing | College Football: Army to Play A.C.C. Opponent in Military Bowl
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 12:20pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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This year’s Military Bowl in Washington on Dec. 27 will feature Army against a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Monterrey Repeats as Concacaf Champion
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 1:10am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Defending champion Monterrey won the Concacaf Champions League title despite a 2-1 loss to fellow Mexican club Santos Laguna in the return leg of the final series.
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Falcons Acquire Cornerback Asante Samuel From Eagles
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 12:18am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Atlanta Falcons acquired the Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles for a seventh-round draft pick.
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Sparks Sign All-Star Candace Parker to Extension
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 10:37pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Los Angeles Sparks signed a multiyear contract extension with the All-Star forward Candace Parker.
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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Juventus Stays in First Place
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 10:23pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Unbeaten Juventus remained 3 points ahead of A.C. Milan in Serie A after both earned 1-0 wins.
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World Record-Holder Left Off Kenyan Olympic Team
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 9:49pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kenya left the world-record holder Patrick Makau off its Olympic marathon team after he failed to finish the London Marathon last weekend because of a hamstring injury.
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Measles Deaths Are Down Worldwide, Study Finds
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 3:20pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The number of measles deaths worldwide has apparently dropped by about three-quarters over a decade, according to a new study by the World Health Organization and others.
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Sports Briefing | Soccer: D.C. United Routs Red Bulls
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 10:20am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Chris Pontius scored his first career hat trick to lead D.C. United to a 4-1 win over the visiting Red Bulls.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Metta World Peace Ejected for Elbow as Lakers Beat Thunder
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 10:09am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Metta World Peace was thrown out after flagrantly striking James Harden in a 114-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Roundup: Disputed Call Helps Rangers Beat Tigers in 10 Innings
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 9:20am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Instead of being called a foul ball, Alberto Gonzalez’s bunt went for a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning Sunday, lifting the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the host Detroit Tigers.
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Hamlin Holds Off Truex to Win at Kansas Speedway
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 11:47pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Denny Hamlin held off Martin Truex Jr. down the stretch to win at Kansas Speedway for the first time, in the STP 400.
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Nadal Beats Djokovic to Win Monte Carlo Final
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 11:47pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rafael Nadal finally beat Novak Djokovic after seven consecutive losses in finals, thrashing him on clay, 6-3, 6-1, to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the eighth consecutive year.
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U.S. Moves Up in Fed Cup Play
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 11:47pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Serena Williams beat Lesia Tsurenko, 6-3, 6-2, on Sunday to send the United States back into the Fed Cup World Group for 2013 by clinching a series victory over host Ukraine.
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Roundup: N.H.L. Playoffs: Bruins Force Game 7
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 8:34pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Center Jarret Stoll scored in overtime Sunday to lead Los Angeles to a 2-1 victory, eliminating Vancouver. Tyler Seguin scored 3 minutes 17 seconds into overtime and Boston beat Washington.
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Roundup: Ben Curtis Wins Texas Open
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 7:54pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ben Curtis won the Texas Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title since 2006.
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Egypt Terminates Gas Deal With Israel
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 5:19pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The head of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company said Sunday it had terminated its contract to ship gas to Israel, a decision Israel said overshadowed the peace agreement between the two countries.
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Roundup: A.J. Burnett Wins in Pirates Debut
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 3:40am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The former Yankees pitcher threw seven scoreless inning in a 2-0 victory over the Cardinals.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Celebration Starts to Build in Florida as Panthers Top Devils
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:54am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The host Panthers moved a win away from their first playoff series win in 16 years with a 3-0 victory over the Devils.
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N.B.A. Roundup: Nuggets Make Playoffs; 76ers Hunt East’s Final Spot
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:48am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Denver earned its ninth straight postseason bid with a win over Phoenix. Philadelphia ended Indiana’s seven-game winning streak, and is close to sealing a playoff spot.
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Sports Briefing | Baseball: Cubs Put Dempster on D.L.
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:27am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps.
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N.F.L. Prospect Alfonzo Dennard Arrested
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 12:59am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Nebraska's outgoing star cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, possibly hurting his status in next weekend's NFL draft.
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Roundup: Real Madrid Tops Barcelona in La Liga
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 10:04pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 2-1 win at Barcelona that put Real Madrid on the cusp of breaking the Catalan giants’ three-year hold on the Spanish title.
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N.H.L. Playoffs — Coyotes’ Torres Suspended 25 Games
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 9:59pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Phoenix forward Raffi Torres was suspended for a late hit in Game 3 that resulted in Chicago’s Marian Hossa being taken off the ice on a stretcher.
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White Sox 4, Mariners 0: White Sox Pitcher Philip Humber Throws Perfect Game
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 9:42pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Philip Humber threw the first perfect game in the majors in almost two years, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
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Ray Easterling, 62, of 1970s Atlanta Falcons’ Grits Blitz
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 9:20pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mr. Easterling was part of the Atlanta Falcons’ Grits Blitz in the 1970s and later joined a high-profile lawsuit against the N.F.L. over its handling of concussion-related injuries.
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Olympic Notebook: U.S. Emerges as a Force in Fencing
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 3:13pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The United States won one Olympic medal in fencing between 1964 and 2004, but is now considered one of the teams to be reckoned with in all disciplines at the London Games.
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N.F.L. Draft: Two Quarterbacks, and Not One Loser
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:34pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are expected to be the two top picks in this week’s N.F.L. draft.
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Coyotes’ Torres Suspended 25 Games for Hossa Hit
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:23pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The N.H.L. has suspended the Phoenix Coyotes winger Raffi Torres 25 games for leaving his feet to hit an unsuspecting Marian Hossa during Game 3 against Chicago.
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British Brothers Charged in Stock-Robot Swindle
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 8:01am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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U.S. investors thought they were buying access to a stock-picking robot named “Marl.” Instead, they paid millions to teenage twin brothers who now face civil fraud charges.
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N.B.A. Union Leaders Want Derek Fisher to Resign
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 2:23am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Derek Fisher has rejected a call from the NBA players' association's executive committee to resign as president, instead urging players to seek a review of the union's finances.
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World Briefing | Asia: Vietnam: Illness Stirs Appeal for Help
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:46am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Vietnam has asked international health experts to help investigate a mystery illness that has killed 19 people and sickened 171 others in Quang Ngai Province.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Predators Eliminate Red Wings
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:24am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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David Legwand scored 13 seconds into the third period, and Nashville advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.
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Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Joe Johnson Scores 30 Points as Hawks Beat Celtics
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:06am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Atlanta (38-25) is in line to be the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, and Boston (37-27) is on track to be No. 5.
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National Briefing | Midwest: Wisconsin: Planned Parenthood Halts Some Abortions
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 1:04am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Planned Parenthood said Friday that it was suspending medication-induced abortions at its Wisconsin clinics because of a new state law mandating new requirements on doctors.
NYT > Sports
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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal Into Masters Semifinals
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 8:52pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Novak Djokovic dropped serve four times before beating Robin Haase 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals on Friday.
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Roundup: Reds’ Singles Batter Cubs
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 8:31pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Matt Kemp hit his eighth home run of the season, one of his three hits, and drove in two runs to lead the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday.
NYT > Business
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Wall Street Rises on Earnings
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 4:04pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The first wave of quarterly results was stronger than expected, but there was caution on Wall Street ahead of data from China.
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McDonald's Meets Expectations as Profit Jumps
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 1:05pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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McDonald's ever-evolving mix of affordable menu items and new offerings like the Chicken McBites is helping the chain solidify its dominance in the fast-food industry.
NYT > Sports
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N.B.A. Roundup: Magic’s Dwight Howard to Have Season-Ending Surgery
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 10:09am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Orlando Magic’s All-Star center, Dwight Howard, will undergo surgery on Friday morning in Los Angeles to repair a herniated disk.
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Petrino Detailed Affair to Athletic Director Before Firing
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 1:11am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bobby Petrino’s relationship with his mistress dated back more than a year, with the affair starting with a kiss over lunch last fall, according to documents released Thursday.
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Griner Won’t Play for U.S. Team at London Olympics
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 12:13am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Baylor star Brittney Griner said she would not play for the United States women’s basketball team at the London Games this summer, citing a family illness and her college schedule.
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Matt Every Shoots Course-Record 63 in Texas Open
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 12:13am EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Matt Every shot a course-record nine-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead over Hunter Haas after the first round of the Texas Open in San Antonio.