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Tony Gwynn, former San Diego Padre and a Hall of Famer, diesTony Gwynn, a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest athletes in San Diego's history, died Monday. He was 54.
Wendy Davis looks outside Lone Star State for campaign fundsThe Fort Worth state lawmaker's feats as a fundraising dynamo since her nearly 13-hour filibuster over new Texas abortion restrictions a year ago have put her in a stronger financial position than any recent Democratic candidate for Texas governor.
Amphibious US ship USS Mesa Verde moved to Persian GulfPentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby says the Mesa Verde has already moved into the Gulf, joining the aircraft carrierUSS George H.W. Bush and other US naval ships.
Martin Kaymer becomes first German to win US Open golf titleThe 2010 PGA Championship winner captured his second career major at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina this weekend, running away from the field.
San Antonio Spurs crush Miami Heat with international teamSan Antonio Spurs, the 2014 NBA champs, eliminated the Miami Heat from the playoffs on Sunday. The Spurs won the series in five games. Afterwards, some Spurs players wrapped themselves the flags of their home countries.
Chris Christie: Dancing his way back into GOP good graces?Chris Christie, Republican governor of New Jersey and one-time presidential aspirant, appeared on NBC's 'Tonight Show' late last week. Apparently, Chris Christie will not be fondly remembered for his dancing ability.
Pennsylvania governor asks for federal assistance in Philly transit strikePennsylvania's governor asked President Obama to appoint an emergency board to mediate the contract dispute between the Transportation Authority and its engineers and electricians unions. Transit workers went on strike at midnight, crippling the city's rail system.
Bergdahl 'looked good' when he arrived in US, says Army officerMaj. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, who greeted Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl when he arrived in the US on Friday, said Bergdahl seemed nervous, but looked good. Bergdahl has not yet reunited with his family.
Richard Rockefeller, great grandson of oil baron, killed in plane crashRichard Rockfeller, a doctor and father of two was killed when his plane crashed near Westchester Airport Friday. Richard was the son of David Rockefeller, former chairman and CEO of Chase Bank, and the great grandson of John D. Rockefeller, the co-founder of Standard Oil.
- Los Angels Kings: No longer an NHL punchline
The Los Angeles Kings won the NHL 2014 Stanley Cup Friday night by defeating the New York Rangers, 3-2. This is the second Stanley Cup in three seasons for the Kings.
Massive gun control march across the Brooklyn Bridge plannedHundreds are expected to march from downtown Brooklyn, across the Brooklyn Bridge, to New York's City Hall Saturday. Underwritten by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the march is in support for tougher gun laws.
'Distraught' parents of Oregon shooter apologizeMichael Padgett and his ex-wife Kristina, the parents of Jared Padgett, delivered a statement to a local Portland news station Friday, apologizing for their son's actions in a school shooting that killed another student.
Texting while driving still legal in MontanaMontana became the only state in the country without a ban on texting while driving when a new law took effect in South Carolina this week.
Bowe Bergdahl arrives back in US to continue recoveryBowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who has been recovering in Germany after five years as a Taliban captive, returned to the United States early Friday. Bergdahl was expected to be reunited with his family in San Antonio.
Jill Abramson joining Harvard as visiting lecturerJill Abramson, former New York Times editor, will teach undergraduate courses on narrative nonfiction in the fall and spring semesters, the school said.
Puget Sound anchor may be from historic 1792 voyageThe anchor was found six years ago by sea-cucumber diver Doug Monk, who formed Anchor Ventures with amateur historian Scott Grimm to bring it to the surface.
Phoenix church attack leaves one priest dead, one injuredSgt. Steve Martos said police received a call about a burglary at the Mother of Mercy Mission near the state Capitol Wednesday. Responding officers found two priests badly injured.
Federal court rules cellphone tracking data protected under Fourth AmendmentThe 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that people have a expectation of privacy in their movements, including cell tower data and investigators must have a search warrant to obtain tracking data.
US pledges new aid for IraqA State Department spokeswoman said it's expected that the US will give Iraq new assistance to combat insurgent. Some US officials have openly questioned whether Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki should step down.
- Troutdale shooting: A 15-year old with guns in a guitar case
Troutdale shoooting: The attacker, Jared Michael Padgett fired an AR-15-type rifle and carried a semi-automatic handgun. The Troutdale high school shooting occurred in the gym.
