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  • White House reporters get flak

    The tables turned on the White House press corps on Day 3 of the dust-up with President Obama over the White House's decision to shut out reporters during Mr. Obama's all-guy golf weekend vacation with Tiger Woods in Florida.


  • **FILE** A box of ammunition is seen Oct. 17, 2012, on the counter of a gun shop in Tinley Park, Ill. (Associated Press)

    Gun dealers report ammo shortages

    Gun shops are experiencing ammunition shortages amid a surge in consumers fretting possible federal gun control legislation.


  • **FILE** Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

    Obama leak of visa plan draws fire

    Congressional Republicans on Sunday accused the White House of poisoning the well on immigration reform by leaking a draft proposal while senators from both parties are working toward a compromise on the issue, saying the move shows President Obama is more concerned with scoring political points than passing legislation.


  • Passengers from the disabled Carnival Triumph cruise ship arrive by bus at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. The ship had been idled for nearly a week in the Gulf of Mexico following an engine room fire. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

    Carnival cruise ship docks; 4,000 passengers head for home

    A Carnival cruise nightmare for 4,000 passengers has finally come to an end, as the ship — after five days disabled at sea — pulled into a Mobile, Ala., dock late Thursday evening.


  • With Rose's status still up in air, Bulls get by

    Given all the gasps around Chicago after Derrick Rose indicated he might not play this season, the All-Star break appears to be coming at a good time for the Bulls.


  • Bird is the word: Basketball legend Larry Bird's son arrested

    The 21-year-old son of NBA legend Larry Bird was arrested at Indiana University, accused of trying to hit his ex-girlfriend with a car, according to police statements.


  • AP Source: Hernandez on verge of new deal with M's

    Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners are working on a $175 million, seven-year contract that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, according to a person with knowledge of the deal's details.


  • Felix Hernandez throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    Felix Hernandez, Mariners near $175 million deal, source says

    Seattle would add $134.5 million of guaranteed money over five years to the contract of the 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner, whose current agreement calls for him to receive $40.5 million over the next two seasons.


  • AP Source: Hernandez on verge of new deal with M's

    Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners are working on a $175 million, seven-year contract that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, according to a person with knowledge of the deal's details.


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