Monthly Archives: May 2011

Andrus’ ninth-inning single lifts Rangers to win (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mike Napoli slid under the catcher’s tag on Elvis Andrus’ two-out single in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Nelson Cruz led off the ninth … Continue reading →

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Guillen sounds off on passion, forgetful fans (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TORONTO – White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn’t want anyone to question his passion for winning and he lashed out at some Chicago fans for being forgetful of the team’s recent success. Guillen was still steamed about Saturday’s 14-inning defeat … Continue reading →

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Gil Scott-Heron, credited with inspiring rap, dies (omg!)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Gil Scott-Heron, a U.S. poet and songwriter credited with helping inspire the development of rap music, has died at age 62. Scott-Heron died on Friday at a New York hospital, National Public Radio said on Saturday, citing … Continue reading →

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East Coast trains ‘back on track’

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 May 2011 Last updated at 18:05 ET Overhead power lines were damaged at two separate locations on the main line route Rail services on the East Coast main line are expected to be back on track on Monday after … Continue reading →

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Nato apologises for Afghan strike

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 May 2011 Last updated at 00:38 ET A group of people brought the bodies of those killed to Helmand’s capital, Lashkar Gah International forces in Afghanistan have apologised for an air strike that killed up to 14 civilians in … Continue reading →

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Thousands ‘lack social care help’

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

29 May 2011 Last updated at 21:32 ET By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News Ministers are looking to revamp the social care system in England Hundreds of thousands of older people in England who need social care are not … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Endeavour leaves space station — forever (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Endeavour and its crew of six departed the International Space Station late Sunday and headed home to wrap up NASA’s next-to-last shuttle flight. The space shuttle undocked — for the very last time — close to … Continue reading →

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In tornado-stricken US town, church is a parking lot (AFP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

JOPLIN, Missouri (AFP) – Members of a Lutheran church demolished by the powerful tornado that tore through this US town one week ago gathered in the church parking lot for somber services on Sunday. The tornado that slammed Joplin on … Continue reading →

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Tropicana hoping $180M overhaul improves results (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor

LAS VEGAS – A $180 million South Beach transformation is bringing the Tropicana Las Vegas a fresh look in time for summer, and giving one of the oldest hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip hope that it can improve results … Continue reading →

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FIFA: 4 officials cleared of English allegations (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ZURICH – Four FIFA executive committee members accused of World Cup bidding corruption during a British Parliamentary hearing have been cleared of wrongdoing by the English Football Association. David Triesman, the head of England’s 2018 bid until last May, told … Continue reading →

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