Gee, Mets prevail over Padres

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

As if wielding a hits hangover from their rare offensive outburst the night before, the Padres were far more subdued Friday night, putting down a bunch of zeroes in a row in a 6-1 loss to the New York Mets. Pummeled by the Padres’ ...
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WA Gov. Gregoire wants state to look into gas prices

Source: NWCN.com

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is directing the state Department of Commerce to monitor rising gas prices in the state and is asking the agency to recommend what actions can be taken to help reduce ...
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7-Minute Solution: Save Big Bucks on Hotel Rooms

Source: PARADE Magazine

We checked in with Anthony Melchiorri, host of the Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible, for tips on landing the best deals. 1. Follow the 14/3 rule. ­Reserve your room more than two weeks ahead (when hotels have plenty of ...
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PIAA Track and Field meet

Source: San Antonio Express

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the 39-year history of the PIAA Track and Field Championships, Hickory High School has had a lot of firsts. Nine of them, to be exact. The Hornets' trio of discus throwers - Lauren Lubarski, Taylor Woods, and Jennifer ...
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Morneau finding his groove

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

Justin Morneau has settled upon a counterintuitive prescription -- more fielding, less hitting -- as he tries to make himself the cornerstone of the Twins' lineup once more. Must be working. The Twins' first baseman, in the lin ...
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Friars 4-Peat Over Chaminade Lacrosse in Championship

Source: Dixhills Patch

Seeking to end a 4 year drought in the NSCHSAA lacrosse and keep their perfect league record intact, the Chaminade varsity lacrosse team fell short yet again Thursday night at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium 8-6. “We were the defending ch ...
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Supplies eligible for Louisianan's Tax Free Holiday

Source: WGNO

The tax-free holiday allows residents to purchase up to $1,500 of disaster preparedness goods free from the 4% state sales tax. Although the state sales tax is waived during the two day holiday, local sales taxes apply. The Department of Revenue ...
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Va. State Police will be out in force this holiday weekend

Source: WVEC.com

RICHMOND (AP) -- Virginia State Police troopers plan to kick off Operation CARE, part of a nationwide program to reduce traffic accidents. State police say Memorial Day motorists should prepare to see more troopers on ...
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West pair repeats as AAA doubles champions

Source: KnoxNews

West High's Harrison Smith serves during the Class AAA doubles championship match with teammate Steven Patrick as they play Tennessee High's Matt Henson and Seth Buckmaster at Old Fort Park in the BlueCross ...
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