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E.Timor celebrates a decade of independence

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Photo: Timothy Jacobsen, AP As we head into summer's trifecta of national holidays — Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day — politicians are readying their speeches to graduating students, patriotic picnickers and political rallies.

Mitt Romney's campaign blasted out a Spanish-language press release on Friday hailing Cuban Independence Day, a move that comes days after the release of their first Spanish-language television ad. The “DECLARACIÓN DE MITT ROMNEY SOBRE EL DĺA DE LA

Too many Independence Day celebrations have passed with that regime still clinging to power. And too many political leaders—on both sides of the aisle—have lauded the dream of a free Cuba on this day over the years, only to falter in realizing that

Olympic gold medalist and naturalized citizen Nadia Comaneci plans to speak at Monticello's 2012 Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony. The event is set for 9 am July 4 on the west lawn of Monticello. Comaneci was the first Olympic

The Scouts will install American flags on residents' property in the morning and remove them at night on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriot Day, the October Fall Festival and Veterans Day.

LA Lakers on Verge of Elimination with 103-100 Los...

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It took the full extent of Kobe Bryant's savvy, the Lakers role players' contributions and an early (and squandered) double-digit lead for the Los Angeles Lakers to fend off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. But now that the

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The Lakers could not finish in the fourth and will have to battle in Oklahoma City to keep their championship dream alive. By Madison Romine LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma

The Lakers could not finish in the fourth and will have to battle in Oklahoma City to keep their championship dream alive. By Madison Romine LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma

AP LOS ANGELES — A perfect storm of sports is headed to Los Angeles. And there could be as much competition for downtown traffic lanes and parking spots as there is inside Staples Center. On Saturday the Lakers host the Oklahoma City

Triple Crown Dreams Often Dashed at Belmont

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Last summer, Connaughton indicated in writing that he would recommend funding for the Belmont Bridge replacement and an extension of Hillsdale Drive in VDOT's six-year improvement program for fiscal year 2013.

We live in an age when just being yourself is … well … simply wrong. After Barack Obama's girlfriend accompanied him to the theater she expressed regret at her inability to change her race. “It was a very angry play, but very

Any suspension almost certainly wouldn't occur before the Belmont on June 9. O'Neill acknowledged before the Preakness that the drug charge and the questioning has become a “distraction.” He filed a federal lawsuit against the California Horse Racing

Any suspension almost certainly wouldn't occur before the Belmont on June 9. O'Neill acknowledged before the Preakness that the drug charge and the questioning has become a "distraction." He filed a federal lawsuit against the California Horse Racing

Now, he might be sitting out the Belmont Stakes, too. Trainer Dale Romans said Saturday morning that there is no guarantee that Desormeaux will ride Dullahan, the third-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, in next month's

137th Preakness Stakes: I'll Have Another cha...

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BALTIMORE — The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

BALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister, blazing down the stretch to win the Preakness in the final strides Saturday and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown. In a race that was a virtual repeat

BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance. Two weeks ago, he ran down his rival and won the Kentucky Derby.

BALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister, blazing down the stretch to win the Preakness in the final strides Saturday and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown. In a race that was a virtual repeat

BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance. Two weeks ago, he ran down his rival and won the Kentucky Derby.

Preakness Stakes 2012: I'll Have Another is m...

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The dangerous thing about gambling is that you happen to win sometimes, just by chance. The gambler is quick to take credit for successes, but can always find some external factor to blame for losses. Case in point: my

AP Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness — but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9.

Sports fans will be tuning in to the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes live from Pimlico Race Course Saturday, May 19 to see if I'll Have Another, the upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, can defend his title in the second

By David Zurawik The Baltimore Sun NBC Sports says it had 170 employees in Baltimore this week to cover the Preakness, and from the looks of the TV package it presented, all of them earned their keep. NBC's network coverage started at 4:30 pm,

BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another came into the Preakness facing one of the toughest possible tactical situations in racing. His most formidable rival, Bodemeister, was the solitary front-runner in the field and would be able to control the pace as his

Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

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Wowwww! This is a side of Will Smith we haven't seen before! Anyone who works in Hollywood will tell you that Will is the nicest guy, but everyone loses there cool every now and then. At the Moscow premiere of Men in Black

Smith pushed him away and then slapped him lightly across the cheek with the back of his left hand. It was not clear whether reporter Vitalii Sediuk intended to kiss Smith on the cheek or on the lips. In any case, Smith appeared shocked by the

The world loves Will Smith. Maybe not enough to forgive Men in Black 2, but the world still loves him. They love him so much that he's been claimed to be one of the only black actor who can open a movie overseas. That's a lot

It was good thing Will Smith isn't promoting Ali or one journalist may be a little sore right now. The actor was walking the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3 when a TV reporter kissed him on one side of the face and then the other,

Smith pushed him away and then slapped him lightly across the cheek with the back of his left hand. It was not clear whether reporter Vitalii Sediuk intended to kiss Smith on the cheek or on the lips. In any case, Smith appeared shocked by the

In Lingerie wins Black-Eyed Susan

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Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico today: BALTIMORE — One of the most storied stakes races in America will be renewed today at Old Hilltop after a three-year absence when a field of nine older horses goes the Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) – As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. In Lingerie charged to victory in the $300000 race, holding off Disposablepleasure to win by 1 1/4 lengths.

Black-eyed Susan cocktails, courtesy of BleacherReport.com Saturday's the second leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, MD. Chances are, you're still counting your winnings from I'll

As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. In Lingerie charged to victory in the $300000 race for 3-year-old fillies, holding off Disposablepleasure to win by 1-1/4

Black-eyed Susan cocktails, courtesy of BleacherReport.com Saturday's the second leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, MD. Chances are, you're still counting your winnings from I'll

Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

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At the Moscow red carpet premier of Men in Black III, world renown actor Will Smith slapped a television reporter who attempted to kiss him on the lips. The.

Photo: Misha Japaridze / AP In this video image taken from AP video US actor Will Smith, center right, slaps reporter Vitalii Sediuk, white suit, from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1 on the red carpet before the premiere of "Men in Black III"

Will Smith who is in the Ukraine promoting"Men In Black 3" just slapped a reporter across the face and it was all caught on tape.

The world loves Will Smith. Maybe not enough to forgive Men in Black 2, but the world still loves him. They love him so much that he's been claimed to be one of the only black actor who can open a movie overseas. That's a lot

Will Smith was walking the red carpet at the Men In Black III premiere when a male reporter leaned in for a kiss. And then another kiss. And then another.

EDC experiences ups and downs since its inception ...

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EDC's willingness to fund increased parking at City Park continues to face challenges. The directors have voted to give $15000 toward the project. The original site that was going to be paved was found to have utility lines running under it,

by Linda Zukauskas NEWTOWN — The Economic Development Commission, meeting Tuesday, May 15, approved a motion to support tax abatement for a new building on the Fairfield Hills Campus after hearing from Architect Philip Clark, President and CEO of

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County was born in December 1993, several months after the Wayne County Council adopted the new Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT). The new organization was designed to replace earlier economic

(Updated, 5:25 p.m.). PROVIDENCE – Keith W. Stokes, executive director of the R.I. Economic Development Corporation, has resigned amid fallout from the state's $75 million loan guarantee to video game maker 38 Studios

Solar eclipse glasses sold out at Griffith Observa...

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As eclipse mania intensifies, special solar eclipse glasses have sold out at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.

Parts of California will have strong views of Sunday's "ring" eclipse.

Taking photos of a solar eclipse however can be tricky because of the wide level of brightness levels, not to mention being harmful to your eyes and equipment too. Most important is to try and get a good solar filter that will fit in

" Where can you buy eclipse sunglasses? It's hard to find, but there is a sure place to find them in Los Angeles — Griffith Observatory. The city-owned observatory in the Hollywood Hills is selling eclipse sunglasses for $2.99 a.

Parts of California will have strong views of Sunday's "ring" eclipse.