FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low 1 percent today while it assesses prospects for the region’s debt-laden economy. Investors waited for ECB President Mario Draghi’s outlook at his post-decision news conference. He has said the bank expects a gradual recovery this year in […]
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Afghan bomber kills 10 people at park
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a park today in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 10 people, including three NATO service members, officials said, the latest in a string of attacks as spring fighting season gets under way. Afghan and NATO security forces have frequently been targeted in the surge […]
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Clashes erupt after Syria claims pullout
BEIRUT ( AP) — Syrian troops clashed with army defectors and shelled rebellious districts in the central city of Homs today, killing at least 11 civilians a day after the government claimed it had begun a troop withdrawal ahead of the deadline to implement an international truce plan. Activists said the latest deaths included a […]
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French police arrests 10 in crackdown
PARIS (AP) — Police today arrested 10 people in raids across France as part of a crackdown on radical Islamists in the wake of attacks on soldiers and a Jewish school, officials said. The arrests were carried out as part of a preliminary investigation opened Monday into terror-linked activity in France, a judicial official said. […]
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Paramount to add 500 films to YouTube
NEW YORK ( AP) — YouTube and Paramount Pictures have reached a deal to make nearly 500 films available to rent online, even while their parent companies continue to feud over a $1.76 billion lawsuit. The agreement announced today makes Paramount the fifth major Hollywood studio to join YouTube’s online video store, a growing rental […]
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Perfect! Baylor beats ND 80-61 for title
DENVER — Brittney Griner’s place in women’s basketball history is secure. Blocking layups, snagging rebounds, hitting shots over two and three helpless defenders, she towered over the competition all season long to earn player of the year and outstanding player of the NCAA tournament honors. She was simply dominant in adding national champion to her resume […]
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Red Sox win spring finale
WASHINGTON — Outfielder Jason Repko’s bid to make the opening-day roster for the Boston Red Sox finished with quite a flourish. He drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, then threw out a runner at the plate for the game’s last out, and the Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 […]
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Crosby, Penguins topple Bruins 5-3
BOSTON — Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist, James Neal scored the go-ahead goal on a power play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Tuesday night. In Pittsburgh’s first game since a late brawl Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Crosby gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead 7:41 in. He made […]
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The bloom is off Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Something is missing from the Masters this year, a tradition that ranks right up there with Amen Corner, endless roars on Sunday afternoon and the winner’s green jacket. Color. Red, pink and white azaleas that typically are ablaze for the opening round, have lost their bloom or were wilting fast. The beautiful contrast […]