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NBA playoffs: 76ers beat Celtics, force Game 7The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 82-75, Wednesday night at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Arena, setting the stage for a seventh and series-deciding game in Boston on Saturday.
- Berkeley police chief defends cops' search for son's iPhone
Police Chief Michael Meehan said no preferential treatment was given when the officers, including three detectives and a sergeant, searched for the phone.
Nuclear sub fire doused, leaves seven with minor injuriesA fire aboard the USS Miami, docked in a Maine shipyard, was put out Thursday morning. The nuclear reactor was shutdown, and no weapons were on board.
Etan Patz suspect: A 33-year-old murder mystery solved?Etan Patz vanished in 1979, while walking alone to his school bus stop. New York City police say they now have a suspect in the Etan Patz case who has confessed.
Obama fundraises hard as super-PACs boost Romney's cashThe President has so far enjoyed a large lead in the money race, but as the GOP field solidifies more cash in flowing into the Romney camp.
Facebook struggles as lawsuits loomThe stock climbed a dollar on Wednesday, but it is still 16 percent below its IPO price last Friday.
- Obama under fire for giving Hollywood access to Bin Laden SEALs
Rep. Peter King is criticizing the President's administration for sharing too much information with Kathryn Bigelow, the director of the Hurt Locker and the force behind a movie intended to depict the raid that killed Osama bin Laden last year.
- Fire burning aboard nuclear sub USS Miami
Local news outlets are reporting that several firefighters have been injured.
Iran nuclear talks Day 1: Russian calls Congress an obstacle to a dealOn the first day of renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said sanctions should be eased, terming Congress's firm stance toward Iran 'excessive.'
Mitt Romney unveils education reform plan heavy on 'parental choice'Mitt Romney's plan for education reform challenges President Obama and teacher's unions, including federal money for some low-income and disabled students to attend private schools.
Poll shows strong support for legal marijuana: Is it inevitable?A national Rasmussen Reports poll found that 56 percent of Americans back legal marijuana regulated like tobacco or alcohol. Trends show support on the upswing.
Secret Service chief denies 'culture' of improprietySecret Service Director Mark Sullivan said the scandal involving agents and prostitutes in Colombia was not part of a 'systemic issue.' But Sen. Susan Collins said it 'was almost certainly not an isolated incident.'
Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four questions answered. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
Has Cory Booker hurt his own political career?Don't look for a prime time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention for Cory Booker, but his defense of Wall Street – and criticism of the Obama campaign – won't hurt his standing with moderates or Wall Street donors.
John Edwards verdict could become part of Citizens United backlashA diverse panel of North Carolinians is currently considering whether John Edwards committed campaign fraud in 2008, but the verdict could also reverberate nationally if it is at odds with the Supreme Court's landmark Citizens United ruling.
Mitt Romney's voucher-like education overhaulRomney, who has been reluctant to stray far from the economic issues at the core of the presidential campaign, was outlining the proposal during a speech Wednesday at the US Chamber of Commerce.
Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
Obama loses 42 percent of Kentucky, Arkansas primary vote. Should he worry?No and yes. The key issue here may be whether the Kentucky and Arkansas primaries are a portent of trouble for President Obama in North Carolina, a crucial swing state.
Bellagio robbery foiled: Thief loses wig in $155,000 attempted heistBellagio robbery that wasn't. Two thieves sprayed a blackjack dealer at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas with mace and tried to steal $115,000 in casino chips. One was tackled and caught. The other escaped.
NBA playoffs: Heat scorch Pacers in Eastern semi Game 5Led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, Miami is one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals after dispatching Indiana Tuesday night.
