Obama, first lady headline salute to troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the men and women who voluntarily go into harm's way to keep the country safe and protect its freedoms deserve the respect and admiration of a grateful nation.
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Pineville Matthews Road Closed While Officers Investigate Crash Scene
A suspect trying to get away from police is blamed for causing a nasty crash that caused a major traffic jam in south Charlotte.
Spurs rest Duncan, Ginobili vs unbeaten Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are being held out by the San Antonio Spurs against the undefeated Houston Rockets.
Reed apologizes for language outburst
SHANGHAI (AP) — Patrick Reed has apologized for an outburst of language that was caught on camera during the first round of the HSBC Champions.
Martin Short to replace Nathan Lane on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway comedy "It's Only a Play" is extending its stay, switching homes and will have a new leading man in Martin Short.
NCAA emails fuel criticism of Penn State penalties
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The NCAA is defending how it handled sanctions against Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky scandal, following the release of internal emails that were exchanged before the 2012 consent decree.
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Lindsay Lohan receives favorable probation report
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ended Lindsay Lohan's probation in a necklace theft case and says she appears to be doing well with a plan to complete community service and counseling requirements in another criminal matter.
Court official defends directive to NC magistrates
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The chief administrator of North Carolina's courts says magistrates must perform same-sex marriages regardless of their religious beliefs.
Minneapolis police to re-evaluate NFL team escorts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Police Department is re-evaluating its escort policy for NFL teams, following the recent crash of buses carrying the Washington Redskins on their way to play the Minnesota Vikings.
