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Day: April 28, 2013

NBA: San Antonio 103, Los Angeles Lakers 82

LOS ANGELES, April 28 (UPI) — Tony Parker put in 23 points Sunday and San Antonio cruised past the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers 103-82, completing a first-round playoff sweep. Kawhi Leonard contributed

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Republicans declare victory on sequester

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) — Congressional Republicans have declared victory following the decision to ease the effect of the sequester on U.S. air traffic control. Lobbyists for the defense industry and other

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PLO Pres. Abbas wants prisoners released

RAMALLAH, West Bank, April 28 (UPI) — The release of Palestinians jailed in Israel will reflect Jerusalem’s commitment to peace talks, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said. Israel must be held accountable

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Israeli ministers mull peace referendum

JERUSALEM, April 28 (UPI) — Two Israeli government ministers are considering a bill that would require any peace treaty with the Palestinians to face a national referendum, officials said. The Hebrew language

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McCain calls on Obama to arm Syrian rebels

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) — Sen. John McCain criticized U.S. President Barack Obama’s policy on Syria, saying his “red lines” on chemical weapons gave a green light for other violence. Appearing Sunday

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MLB: Miami 6, Chicago Cubs 4

MIAMI, April 28 (UPI) — Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-3 with a pair of homers and four RBI Sunday, helping Miami log a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs and avoid a sweep.

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NBA: Boston 97, New York 90 (OT)

BOSTON, April 28 (UPI) — Jason Terry scored nine of his 18 points in overtime Sunday and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the post-season with a 97-90 win over New York.

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MLB: Minnesota 5, Texas 0

MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 (UPI) — Kevin Correia fired eight shutout innings and Justin Morneau bashed a two-run homer Sunday in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-0 victory over Texas. Correia (3-1) scattered six hits,

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NBA: Miami 88, Milwaukee 77

MILWAUKEE, April 28 (UPI) — LeBron James struck for 30 points, eight rebounds and seven assists Sunday, boosting Miami to an 88-77 win over Milwaukee and a first-round playoff sweep. Ray Allen

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Mason City sanitary sewer project update

MASON CITY – The sanitary sewer improvement project is progressing as scheduled, according to City Hall. Construction on the storm sewer and sanitary sewer portions of this phase of the project will

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Upcoming Classes at NIACC Education Centers

MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College offers classes at the College’s area Education Centers. There are centers located in Charles City, Garner, Hampton, Lake Mills and Osage. The following classes

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Police find Tarantino’s stolen red Malibu

VICTORVILLE, Calif., April 28 (UPI) — Police in California said they have found Quentin Tarantino’s Chevelle Malibu, which was stolen in 1994 during the filming of “Pulp Fiction.” The iconic 1964 cherry

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Police use tear gas to break up party

FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 28 (UPI) — Police in Fort Collins used tear gas, pepper spray and exploding rubber balls to break up a riot near the Colorado State University campus, witnesses

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