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Athletics Surrender Early Lead, Lose to Rangers

Athletics Surrender Early Lead, Lose to Rangers

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA (AP)–The Oakland Athletics had jumped out to an early lead against Yu Darvish, a pitcher they have owned of late. Looking to build off a weekend sweep of the Astros, the A’s couldn’t hold their lead and lost

Manchester United Fires Manager David Moyes

Manchester United Fires Manager David Moyes

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — David Moyes was fired as Manchester United manager on Tuesday, paying the price for the club’s spectacular and sudden decline in his 10 months in charge since replacing Alex Ferguson. United announced hours later that Ryan

Yemen Says Strikes on Al-Qaida Base Kill 55

Yemen Says Strikes on Al-Qaida Base Kill 55

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni forces, reportedly backed by U.S. drone strikes, hit al-Qaida militants for a second straight day Monday in what Yemen officials said was an assault on a major base of the terror group hidden in the

Against All Odds: Why Putin Is Winning

Against All Odds: Why Putin Is Winning

Russia is using a not-so-secret weapon that has flipped Western notions of strength and weakness on their head. If trends continue, the U.S. could be faced with the terrible choice of losing its credibility as a conventional ally and a

Aldridge Leads Portland Over Houston 122-120 in OT

Aldridge Leads Portland Over Houston 122-120 in OT

HOUSTON, TEXAS (AP)–LaMarcus Aldridge had just fouled out late in overtime after scoring a career-high and franchise playoff-record 46 points when he went to Portland teammate Damian Lillard with a simple message. “I said: ‘Take it over,’” Aldridge said. Lillard

Duncan Scores 27 Points, Spurs Beat Mavs 90-85

Duncan Scores 27 Points, Spurs Beat Mavs 90-85

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (AP)–The Spurs rode the wide shoulders of Tim Duncan to victory. The Mavericks were not going to let San Antonio beat them with 3-pointers, and they did not want Tony Parker using the lane as his personal

San Diego's SPAWAR Faces Funding Squeeze

San Diego's SPAWAR Faces Funding Squeeze

San Diego’s SPAWAR, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, has brought economic prosperity and technological innovation to the local and national economy. But sequester cuts may mean sharp cutbacks for SPAWAR–and consequently damaging ripple effects to local economies and community

Clippers-Warriors Series Billed as Must-see TV

Clippers-Warriors Series Billed as Must-see TV

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Forget the Showtime Lakers or the Sacramento Kings of past decades. There’s a flashy brand of basketball being played by a new pair of rising California rivals. The alley-oops in Lob City, the deep 3-pointers by

Texas More Red from Blue State Exodus

Texas More Red from Blue State Exodus

While the vision of Texas as an anti-gun, overpriced nanny state may seem like a laughable notion, many think it will become a reality in the not-too-distant future. As individuals and families flock to the Lone Star State from America’s