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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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Newt Gingrich: 8 of the GOP idea man's more unusual ideas
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Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13
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In Pictures Texas Gov. Rick Perry
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Syria
The failures of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad are laid bare by an American academic who once found the regime impressive.
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Rocked by sex scandal, Air Force installs woman commander for basic training
At Lackland Air Force Base, dozens of female recruits say they were preyed upon by instructors. Now, Col. Deborah Liddick will run the unit responsible for training 35,000 recruits a year.
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The X Factor: Demi Lovato, Britney Spears still charming without Simon
The X Factor returned on Wednesday night with new judges Demi Lovato and Britney Spears, but Simon Cowell was absent from the X Factor judging panel for half the show. How did it go?
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In Gear Where do America's best (and worst) drivers live?
A new report ranks the drivers in America's major cities, from best to worst. Which metro cam out on top (and bottom)?
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Tropical Storm Isaac bears down on New Orleans ahead of Katrina anniversary (+video)
The potential for a landfall as soon as Tuesday prompted evacuations along a wide area of the Gulf Coast and sent people out to stock up on staples.
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Has Mitt Romney given up on the Latino vote?
Mitt Romney chose Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate and Gov. Chris Christie as the convention keynote speaker. For now, he seems to have put Latino outreach on a back burner.
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As drought withers US corn crop, ethanol industry feels the squeeze
As corn prices soar amid deepening drought, ethanol plants watch their margins evaporate. The industry is working at half-capacity, and some plants have closed. The slowdown is a blow to some rural areas.
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The Imposter: movie review
'Imposter' has a few too many reenactments but is an unsettling mystery.
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Texas runoffs see tea party, mainline GOP clash
Both candidates blitzed Texas airwaves with ads and interviews on Monday, hoping to get supporters to the polls in the heat of the summer.
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In Gear Electric cars: How many miles will kill 'range anxiety'?
Most electric car charges last longer than 95 percent of the trips made in the US, but 'range anxiety' is still a major drawback for many potential electric car buyers. How many miles will it take to curb that fear?
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Holmes' psychiatrist was disciplined by Colorado Medical Board (+video)
Dr. Lynne Fenton, the psychiatrist who was treating James Holmes, was reprimanded in 2005 for writing inappropriate prescriptions.
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Victims mourned, remembered for their sacrifices in Aurora
Family and friends of the victims of the Aurora shooting attended funeral services this weekend.
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Shooting suspect James Holmes described killings in package (+video)
The University of Colorado Denver said Wednesday that the US Postal Service delivered the package Monday, and it was immediately investigated and turned over to authorities within hours.
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Chapter & Verse SeaWorld death prompts author to explore whales in captivity
In 'Death at SeaWorld,' writer David Kirby examines killer whale shows in the wake of the 2010 theme park tragedy.
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Air Force sex scandal: Closing arguments in court martial Friday
Air Force sex scandal: Staff Sgt. Luis Walker is charged with 28 counts including rape and aggravated sexual assault involving at least 10 women at Lackland Air Force base. Six Air Force instructors in the sex scandal face charges ranging from rape to adultery.
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What does it mean to be 'middle class?'
President Obama and Mitt Romney have different definitions on what it means to be middle class. What does the term really mean?
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Will Romney release more tax returns? (+video)
Republican Presidential Candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is 'not enthusiastic' about releasing more of his tax documents. He expressed concern that the facts would be distorted by the Obama campaign. Meanwhile, Romney may be nearing a decision on his choice of running mate.
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North Korea's removal of army chief seen as purge (+video)
Vice Marshal Ri Yong-ho's fall from grace reveals deep rifts in the regime of young Kim Jong-un, who took over after the death of his long-ruling father in December.
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Lackland Air Force instructor faces sexual assault charges
Ten female recruits are expected to testify in the trial of Staff Sgt. Luis Walker at Lackland Air Force base. They say Walker either sexually assaulted or engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct. Walker is among 12 instructors at Lackland in San Antonio who are being investigated.
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What's the 4th of July without fireworks?
Wildfires, dry weather and tight budgets have put a damper on fireworks in some communities this Independence Day.
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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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Thunder runs past Lakers in Game 5, advance to Western Conference final
Despite 42 points from Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City got big performances from both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant Monday night to reach the conference finals for the second year in a row.
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Known for scoring, Thunder turns up defense to edge Lakers in Game 2
Oklahoma City trailed Los Angeles by seven late in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. But a 9-0 scoring run to close out the game gave the Thunder a 2-0 series lead.
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In Gear Should US ban cellphone use by drivers?
Transportation Secretary LaHood is calling for a federal ban on cellphone use in cars. But states, not the federal government, have traditionally set the rules.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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