Author: Associated Press

4 American Idol finalists got their start singing in church

Free bassist Andy Fraser, ‘All Right Now’ co-writer, dies

Documentary about Tower Records debuts at SXSW festival

Monaco, Atletico reach Champions League quarterfinals

Deputies looking for body after skull found near Lake James

Preliminary hearing for ex-NFL safety Darren Sharper delayed

Carter doubles twice, singles as Astros beat Pirates 13-7

Betsey Johnson to receive CFDA lifetime achievement honor

Police: 3 football players stabbed in fight at Morgan State

Lincoln assassination artifacts reunited at Ford’s Theater

Pakistan deploys troops after riots over church attacks

Graduation rates of women’s tourney teams again top men

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Dropkick Murphys stage impromptu Boston airport performance

Colorado State names Joe Parker new athletic director

Tony Reagins hired as MLB’s senior VP for youth programs

Texas World Speedway closing, housing development planned

Revered Russian writer Valentin Rasputin dies at age 77

Ex-Bengals CB Terence Newman visits Zimmer, Vikings

Quintana wins Tirreno-Adriatico, Cancellara takes stage win

Star-studded memorial held for director Richard Attenborough

Wheeler’s injury puts Gee back in Mets’ starting rotation

Witness says he saw Hernandez, slain man in same club

Ex-3 Doors Down bassist pleads no contest to second DUI

Gold, cash stolen from LA home of Grammy-winning songwriter

March Madness starts to heat up…Heat beat Cavs…Lightning dump Canadiens…Rose wants back in

Experts to report on search for bones of Spain’s Cervantes

New Jersey back in court in fight to legalize sports betting

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Cycling head urges Lance Armstrong not to pursue France ride

Refs cheer new high-def replay system for NCAA tournaments

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Robert Durst faces murder charge after broadcast

Warriors wrap up playoff berth…Teague leads Hawks…Heat clobber Cavs…Lightning catch Habs

Seavey extends his lead in Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Federal commission weighs LGBT job protections

With 7 NCAA teams, Big 12 can validate status as best league

Cubs’ Lester allows 2 HRs in rough 3rd start; Padres cruise

Key evidence filmmakers found against Robert Durst

Former Toto bass player Mike Porcaro dies at 59

Jerramy Stevens charged with DUI in Los Angeles County

SXSW to feature safety changes, after 4 killed last year

Former Patriots nose tackle Wilfork joins Texans

‘Breakfast Club’ cast members attend anniversary screening

Sounders announce 10-year extension with CenturyLink Field

Joe Cocker’s Colorado home back on market for $7M

Hemingway, Saunders among authors in short story anthology

Manfred says getting new ballpark for Athletics a priority

Live action, 3D ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to open in March 2017

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