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Lakers hold off Jazz 108-105, reach West finals

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:23:40 +0000

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.

Saunders pitches Angels to 4-2 win over Dodgers

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:05:40 +0000

Joe Saunders got back to winning after his lone loss of the year, and Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs without a hit to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Friday night.

Saudis Kick Bush in the Groin, Again

Rudolf — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:36:30 +0000

I am making a big assumption here â€“ that President George Bush is capable of feeling any sense of embarrassment.

For the second time in five months, the Saudis have once again kicked President Bush in the groin, with his begging cup falling by...

UAW, American Axle reach deal that may end strike

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:24:17 +0000

A bitter 80-day United Auto Workers strike against an auto parts maker that has crippled dozens of General Motors Corp. factories could be coming to an end soon with a tentative contract agreement reached Friday.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold near Cincinnati

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:19:36 +0000

The Ohio Lottery says a winning Mega Millions ticket has been sold in Ohio.

Same-sex marriage ruling also victory for SF mayor

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:43:44 +0000

Hours before the California Supreme Court issued its decision on gay marriage, Mayor Gavin Newsom heard rumblings that the justices would uphold the state’s ban.

Carnival ride collapses in California; 17 injured

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:38:56 +0000

A carnival ride spinning with people collapsed at a county fair Friday night, injuring at least 17, including three seriously, an emergency official said.

James scores 32, Cavs beat Celtics to force Game 7

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:56:37 +0000

LeBron James scored 32 points _ 19 in the second half _ and the Cleveland Cavaliers forced a decisive and fitting finale to this home-sweet-home playoff series with a 74-69 win Friday night over the Boston Celtics, who have gone from regular-season road kings to postseason road kill.

Mo. lawmakers approve anti-illegal immigrant bill

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:51:44 +0000

Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that adds new restrictions and requirements for illegal immigrants, the cities in which they live and the businesses that employ them.

White Sox fire 3 scouts following investigation

AP — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:46:50 +0000

The Chicago White Sox fired director of player personnel David Wilder on Friday along with two other scouts in the club’s Latin American operation.