Author: Associated Press

Putin says Russia over worst of economic downturn

Governing body of equestrian votes to pay its president

Wimbledon announces 7 percent increase in prize money

Pop star Mariah Carey makes grand entrance for Vegas show

American star California Chrome won’t run before Royal Ascot

Update on the latest in sports:

Bucks pull off road playoff victory…Nets tie up Hawks…Caps advance

Ukrainian biathlete Sednev banned for 2 years for doping

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Latest North Carolina sports

UFC champ Jones booked in connection with hit-and-run crash

Broadway waits as Tony Award nominations revealed Tuesday

New World Video Game Hall of Fame to reveal finalists

Rasmus drives in 3, Astros beat Padres 9-4 for 4th straight

The Latest: Courthouse empties after Day 1 of Holmes trial

Viola Davis to star as Harriet Tubman in HBO movie

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A new format, more golf for all at Match Play

Packers will retire Favre’s jersey on Thanksgiving

One of Kentucky’s 1978 ‘Twin Towers,’ Mike Phillips, dies

Royals’ Edinson Volquez drops appeal, starts 5-game ban

Police say man was shot following rap concert in Iowa

Kansas QB Cummings needs knee surgery after spring game

Commonwealth Games officials visit Durban soon after attacks

Equestrian aims for more nations competing at Olympics

Rushdie chastises authors protesting Hebdo tribute

Update on the latest in sports:

2-time plane crash survivor Austin Hatch now a student aide

New Ellis Island center to complete US immigration story

A Game 7 in DC tonight … Wild and Habs advance … No Conley for the Grizz … Bulls look to finish off Bucks

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Kim Kardashian: supports Bruce Jenner’s gender transition

Salma Hayek hopes The Prophet inspires new generations

Qatar reconsiders SportAccord sponsorship after Vizer speech

Update on the latest in sports:

Liverpool striker Sturridge could miss rest of season

Hundreds of German cinemas refuse to show ‘Avengers’ film

Cavaliers and Wizards in sweeps week…Wild and Canadiens advance

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Love hurt in Cavs’ clincher…A-Rod one homer behind Mays

Singer Jamie Barton wins the ‘Heisman Trophy’ of music

Ellis, Barea keep Mavs alive with 121-109 win over Rockets

Writers withdraw from PEN gala, cite honor for Charlie Hebdo

Faith groups argue both sides of gay marriage issue

Craig Ferguson wins Daytime Emmy as best game show host

A-Rod hits 659th homer, moves within 1 of Mays for 4th place

Winehouse family criticizes ‘misleading’ movie about singer

Elvis Presley’s planes to remain at Graceland

Mock draft: Jameis Winston to Bucs to start NFL draft

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