Author: Associated Press

Ex-‘America’s Next Top Model’ contestant among 3 dead in NC

Madonna takes a tumble at the Brit Awards

Paul Pierce ruled out with bruised knee against Wolves

Blackhawks’ Kane has surgery for broken left clavicle

Rivera back with Yankees as guest instructor

Stone to host Fox’s prime-time World Cup coverage

Nickelodeon debuts mobile channel Noggin for the pre-K set

Mavs suspend Rondo for 1 game after exchange with Carlisle

Lady Gaga joining the cast of FX’s ‘American Horror Story’

McCartney to headline Firefly music festival in Delaware

Former Eagles player gets probation for assaulting officer

Man gets prison in Phoenix death of ex-champion boxer

McIlroy looking to keep momentum to the Masters

Cliff Richard sex assault probe has expanded, says lawmaker

Reds say Homer Bailey won’t be ready for start of season

After concerns, Rome mayor pledges full support for 2024 bid

Connecticut town pursues museum honoring Maurice Sendak

Nicklaus to have his own ice cream

Rancic apologizes for ‘weed’ jab at Zendaya’s dreadlocks

‘Forza’ creators revving up ‘Fast & Furious’ video game

AP source: Quarterback Josh McCown visiting Browns

German police help passport-less Vonn travel to Bulgaria

CONI says it will appeal to CAS over Kostner’s 16-month ban

Update on the latest in sports:

Another Russian walker suspended for doping

Greek government warns soccer clubs over violence

Paris named host city for International Jazz Day 2015

Valcke: No FIFA compensation to clubs for 2022 date switch

Activists slam China’s most watched program for sexist jokes

Roman Polanski appears in court in extradition hearing

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Ex-Marine convicted in ‘Sniper’ trial faces life in prison

Update on the latest religion news

Solo regrets ‘horrible choice’ in interview with ABC

Bulls Derrick Rose out again with knee injury, needs surgery

Jury deliberations begin in ‘American Sniper’ killing trial

D-Backs have only 3 positions settled as workouts begin

Scream real loud: New Pee-wee Herman film coming to Netflix

MLB players to undergo mandatory domestic violence education

Chris Brown says he’s been denied entry into Canada

A-Rod hugs and works out with Headley

Clippers sign free agent Jordan Hamilton to 10-day deal

All 64 Reds players report to camp for full-squad workout

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical ‘Hamilton’ moving to Broadway

Lawyer says Ernie Banks worth $16,000, judge demands details

Loss of PawSox will devastate city, officials say

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Coaches free to roam sideline at Vanderbilt gym next season

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