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The Associated Press Minn. Senate eyes user fees for Vikings stadiumThe Associated Press(AP) — The Minnesota Senate pushed more Vikings stadium financing costs in the direction of the team and fans Tuesday as supporters grasped for extra votes to keep the proposal alive. Ahead of a critical vote on the nearly $1 billion facility, …Vikings [...]

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The Associated Press List of 2012 Tony nominationsWashington PostNominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Tuesday, include: Best play: “Clybourne Park,” “Other Desert Cities,” “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Venus in Fur.” Best musical: “Leap of Faith,” “Newsies,” “Nice Work If You Can …Tony Nominations Show Latinos No Love, Evita Gets Three NodsFox [...]

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Asante Samuel dealt to Falcons – ESPN The Associated Press Asante Samuel dealt to FalconsESPNAP ATLANTA — Asante Samuel was willing to restructure his contract to play for the Atlanta Falcons. "I wanted to be a Falcon, so we made it work," Samuel said. The Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick Wednesday, acquiring [...]

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The Associated Press Penguins beat Flyers 3-2 to force Game 6The Associated PressFleury turned aside 24 shots — a dozen in a frantic third period — and the Penguins fended off elimination with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.Penguins edge Flyers [...]

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Space shuttle Discovery takes a few victory laps – The Associated Press The Associated Press Space shuttle Discovery takes a few victory lapsThe Associated PressAfter landing at Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia, the shuttle will undergo final preparations to go on display Thursday at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum annex near the [...]

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The Associated Press Taylor Swift wins ACM entertainer of the yearThe Associated PressBy CHRIS TALBOTT, AP Entertainment Writer – 1 minute ago Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama [...]

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Name of Ill. lottery winner will become public, but two from Kan., Md., might … – Chicago Sun-Times The Associated Press Name of Ill. lottery winner will become public, but two from Kan., Md., might …Chicago Sun-TimesThey visited the convenience store in this town of about 3700 residents to verify that her store had indeed [...]

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Current TV ousts talk show host Keith Olbermann – The Associated Press The Associated Press Current TV ousts talk show host Keith OlbermannThe Associated PressBy FRAZIER MOORE, AP TV Writer – 1 minute ago NEW YORK (AP) — Keith Olbermann was gone, a new host had replaced him, and history seemed to have repeated itself [...]

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The Associated Press Reds closer Ryan Madson will miss seasonThe Associated Press(AP) — Instead of closing for the Cincinnati Reds, Ryan Madson will miss the 2012 season because of a torn ligament in his right elbow. Madson returned to Cincinnati and was examined by team medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek.Reds' Ryan Madson joins KC's Joakim [...]

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The Associated Press "Harry Potter", Katy Perry big People's Choice winnersReuters| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – "Harry Potter" cast a spell at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday on a night that also saw big wins for singer Katy Perry at the start of the Hollywood awards season. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" [...]

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