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Entertainment Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments
By Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM PDT
"I am currently reaching out to the girl's family to let her know that I am deeply sorry for what was written in the Rolling Stone article," Williams said in a statement released through her agent Wednesday. "What was written — what I supposedly said — is insensitive and hurtful, and I by no means would say or insinuate that she was at all to blame."
Entertainment Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans (Photo Gallery)
By MARTIN BENEDYK Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - officials at Clarence House have released some of the couple's plans, although many details are still being kept private.
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YouNews Watching the rain Watching the rain
By jesstress Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM PDT
Looking at the back door and this is the beauty I see! Always reminds me of a friend who relates rainbows to her Father who has passed.
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National & World Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 9:34 AM PDT
In terse release issued Wednesday, Men's Wearhouse said it has fired the face of the company and its executive chairman, George Zimmer, who appeared in many of its TV commercials with the slogan "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
National & World Senator: IRS set to pay $70 million in employee bonuses
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 7:43 AM PDT
The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP senator.
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Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Sports San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM PDT
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
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Politics Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs
By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 6:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM PDT
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.
Life & Style Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM PDT
With summer break just around the corner, it’s just a matter of time before parents hear that complaint. To help parents in need and on a budget, KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah has her “Summer Seven” – the top picks for free or nearly-free fun.

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Weather Blog First-time storm chaser has tornado come to him at Denver's airport First-time storm chaser has tornado come to him at Denver's airport (Photo Gallery) (Video)
By Scott Sistek Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 7:30 AM PDT
A first-time storm chaser got the equivalent of hitting a home run in your first major league at bat Tuesday afternoon when a tornado came to him instead.

Grayson Schaffer, a senior editor at Outside Magazine, had just flown into Denver International Airport from Santa Fe, New Mexico and was awaiting the arrival of noted tornado chaser Reed Timmer and his crew when a tornado formed right over the end of the runways.

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Technology Miss. official says he'll subpoena Google on illegal drug sales
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM PDT
Mississippi's attorney general says he still thinks Google has given inadequate responses to allegations that it's not doing enough to prevent illegal online sales of drugs without prescriptions, and says he's sending out subpoenas for company documents to further his investigation.
Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
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Politics Budget deal would aid Ore. colleges, universities
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM PDT
Oregon's public universities and community colleges will be among the first in line to get more money if a so-far-elusive budget compromise results in more revenue and lower employee pension costs.
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Business Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM PDT
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
Business House to consider cuts to food stamps
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:25 AM PDT
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
Business IMF calls for urgent steps on Spain's 27 pct. unemployment
By ALAN CLENDENNING, AP Business Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:21 AM PDT
Spain faces the prospect of of high unemployment and sluggish growth lasting years unless the country and Europe take "urgent action" to slash the nation's crippling 27 percent unemployment rate and free frozen credit to businesses so they can expand, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.
Business Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
By Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
Business Turnabout: Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writers Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM PDT
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
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Entertainment Did a nurse leak Kim and Kanye's baby's name?
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 7:25 AM PDT
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly chosen a name for their baby girl -- but neither of the two have confirmed or denied the reports. According to the Mirror, the information leak is being pinned on a nurse at the hospital where Kardashian gave birth.
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