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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?

One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
10 best books of April, according to Amazon's editors

What are the best titles to check out this month? Here are Amazon's picks.
6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks

Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill

A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012

From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.

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James Holmes: Online ammo purchased prior to Aurora shooting (+video)

Holmes online ammo: James Holmes received six shipments of ammo from an online retailer. Bank records show Holmes had received ammunition from the website BulkAmmo.com at his apartment in Aurora.
Tucson photos released of Gabrielle Giffords shooting

Tucson photos released: More than 600 police photos were released Tuesday of the 2011 Tucson shooting that wounded 19 people and killed six others.
Warriors fans killed in shooting after playoff game (+video)

Warriors fans killed: Two men in a white Porsche were fatally shot after leaving the Golden State Warriors playoff game. The shooting stranded thousands of Warriors fans when I-880 was shut down.
New Orleans parade shooting: Arrests show city's reworked approach to policing

The arrests of two brothers after a Mother’s Day parade shooting appear to be an example of the dramatic shift in gang-war policing that New Orleans has made under Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Paralyzed man identifies his assailant by blinking

An Ohio man was identified and later convicted when his victim, who was paralyzed, communicated with authorities by blinking. The paralyzed man was shot in the head and neck and died two weeks after communicating with police.
Florida airport shooting: Police shoot car theft suspect in Jacksonville

Florida airport shooting: Police tried to stop a vehicle after tracking it to the parking garage at the airport. When they tried to stop it, the driver rammed two police vehicles and another car.
Why Taiwan refused Philippines' apology for slain fisherman as insincere

Taiwan recalled its top diplomat in Manila and announced that it was no longer accepting applications for Filipino workers, after the Philippine Coast Guard killed a fisherman last week.
Cop cuffed to Oswald: Retired cop receives commendation

The cop seen handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald in the iconic photo of Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby was honored today for his decades of service to Dallas.
Left at hospital with a note: Drunk student got a Post-it

An ASU student was left at a hospital, unconscious, with a note informing doctors that he'd consumed 20 shots of tequila. He may be charged with underage drinking, but the friends who left him at the hospital with a note will likely avoid prosecution, police say.
British PM Cameron visits Boston, offers condolences

British Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, visited the Boston Marathon bombings memorial on Tuesday morning to offer his condolences and discuss lessons that can be learned from the deadly bombings.
19 shot at parade on Mother's Day in New Orleans (+video)

19 shot at parade in New Orleans: None of the 19 shot at a Mother's Day parade were fatally wounded, but three people were seriously wounded. Police have offered a $10,000 reward to find the shooters.
Tsarnaev 2011 murders? Boston-bombing brothers also could be linked to earlier deaths.

Tsarnaev 2011 murders? Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was friends with one of the victims of a 2011 triple homicide near Boston. According to some news reports, investigators are exploring evidence that could link him and his brother to that crime.
Teen shoots 6-year-old sister with handgun

Teen shoots 6-year-old sister: The children were home alone when the 13-year-old Florida boy shot his little sister with a handgun.
As NRA meets, Great Gun Debate intensifies America's culture war (+video)

Both sides in the debate over gun policy are indulging in stereotypes and name-calling, fueled by a distrust bred from previous culture war fights. As the NRA convention continues this weekend, are red and blue America really so far apart?
Boston benefit concert to feature rock legends

A May 30 concert to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will feature a wide variety of artists, from Aerosmith and New Kids on the Block, to Jimmy Buffet and Carole King.
Sarah Palin: Chewing tobacco is her latest prop (+video)

Sarah Palin chewing tobacco? Speaking at the NRA annual meeting, Sarah Palin pulled out a tin of chewing tobacco to tweak NYC Mayor Bloomberg for his proposed ban on displaying tobacco products.
Decoder Wire Newest 'Most Wanted Terrorist': Should Assata Shakur make the list?

Fugitive Assata Shakur is the first woman named to FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list. A member of a black militant group, she was convicted of the 1973 murder of a New Jersey trooper. But some say the 'terrorist' label doesn't stick.
Houston airport shooting leaves one injured

The shots were fired near the ticket counter in Terminal B at Bush Intercontinental Airport, he said. One person has been taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
5-year-old shoots, kills 2-year-old: In Kentucky, kids get guns early

The 5-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister is from Kentucky, a state where some kids get guns before they start school. The 5-year-old shot his sister with a .22 caliber rifle from a gun company that markets specifically to children with the slogan, 'My first rifle.'
How astronomy solved a Civil War mystery

Why did Confederate troops shoot their own general, 'Stonewall' Jackson? The position of the moon played a big role, an astronomer discovers.
Decoder Wire Gun control forces take fight to New Hampshire, Sen. Kelly Ayotte

Gun control advocates are taking their message to the states, through ads, town hall meetings, and shaming campaigns. They poked Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) of New Hampshire on Tuesday.
Mother shot holding baby: Mother and 10-day-old caught in shooting

A mother was shot while holding her baby in Birmingham, Ala., after a fight between two men prompted one to pull a gun and start shooting.
Israel shoots down drone, Hezbollah denies it's theirs

The Shiite militant group in Lebanon has sent drones over Israel in the past, linking their use to Israeli violations of Lebanon's airspace.
Mayor of Illinois town says five dead in shooting, suspect in custody

Manchester, a small Illinois town north of St. Louis, is rocked by multiple fatalities and one injury as the result of a shooting there, according to the town's mayor.
Boston Marathon bombing’s dramatic turn: 'Suspect in custody'

After four days of intensive police work and 24 hours of violent confrontations, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – the last suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing – was captured Friday evening.