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Texas congressman rescued from choking on popcorn

PHOENIX - A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help. A spokeswoman for Rep. Ted Poe said the five-term congressman from the state's 2nd District was eating dinner at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington Thursday when he began choking. Poe spokeswoman Shaylyn Hynes ...
Astros acquire Minor League pitcher for F. Martinez

Email HOUSTON -- Outfielder Fernando Martinez, who appeared in 52 games for the Astros over the past two seasons, was sent to the Yankees in a trade on Tuesday. The Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Charles Basford, who will report to rookie-league Tri-City. Martinez, who was at Triple-A Oklahoma City, hit .182 with one homer and three RBIs in 11 games with the Astros this year before being ...
San Antonio Lead Miami by Six Points at Halftime in Game Six

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Arlington council approves tax abatement incentives for $20 million industrial development

Recycling carts: The Arlington City Council approved a contract amendment to give Republic Waste Services a $4.3 million one-time reimbursement for 65-gallon wheeled recycling carts being delivered to Arlington’s nearly 93,000 households. The payment will reduce the recycling fee increase scheduled to appear on residents’ water bills in July. The fee will drop from 94 cents to 51 ...
Voice contestant makes most of appearance on show

AUSTIN (KXAN) - While she didn't make it to the end, an Austin artist is still reeling from the experience on season four of "The Voice." Jess Kellner wowed the crowd and both new coaches on night one with an Elvis classic before making it to the knockout round. She joined 'Team Usher' to take her to the next level. After winning the battle round, Kellner had to say goodbye ...

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Silent House

While the entirety of Silent House takes place in and around a summer lakehouse, the films twist is that the title is metaphorical rather than literal. Co-directors Chris Kentis and Laura Lau, who were previously responsible for the low-fi video thriller Open Water (2004), ... ...

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Norris appealing base hit ruling from previous start

HOUSTON -- Astros starter Bud Norris is appealing a base hit ruling from the White Sox four-run sixth inning, he said Tuesday. He hopes the play will be ruled an error, instead. With two outs and runners on first and second, Chicago's Conor Gillaspie poked a grounder to second baseman Jose Altuve, but pulled first baseman Carlos Pena off the bag. Norris ran over to cover, but he ...
Maxwell makes return to Astros in right field

Email HOUSTON -- Outfielder Justin Maxwell made his return to the Astros Tuesday night, but he's got a new home after missing eight weeks with a fractured left hand. Maxwell started in right field against the Brewers, a short ways from his former center field stomping grounds, where he was the Houston starter before his April 23 injury. "I'm not disappointed at all about playing ...
Astros option Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City

Email HOUSTON -- One player's promotion is usually another player's demotion, and Jimmy Paredes was on the unfortunate end of Justin Maxwell's return to the big league roster. The Astros optioned Paredes down to Triple-A Oklahoma City after Monday's 4-2 loss to clear roster room, but he received some consolation from teammate and locker neighbor Carlos Pena. "The main ...
Office manager sent to prison for embezzlement

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- A dental office manager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $353,000 from her employer and using the money for such things as Beyonce and Lil Wayne concert tickets, a limousine rental to take her to church and replenishment of her boyfriend's prison commissary ...
Senate debating abortion restrictions bill

AUSTIN (AP) Republicans in the Texas Senate have abandoned attempts to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy, but are pressing forward with new restrictions on the procedure. The Senate has expected to vote Tuesday night on new requirements for abortion providers and use of abortion-inducing medication. But Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, says he dropped the ban after 20 weeks because he ...

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Our nuclear programmes are completely transparent. But we are ready to show greater transparency and make clear for the whole world that the steps of the Islamic Republic of Iran are completely within international frameworks. The sanctions are unfair, the Iranian people are suffering, and our (nuclear) activities are legal. These sanctions are illegal and only benefit Israel.

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Iran's president-elect was speaking after his historic election victory.

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GDP, Green carry Spurs past Heat

San Antonio Spurs outscored defending champion Miami Heat 114-104 with the help of outstanding performances of GDP (Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker) and shooter Danny Green, moving within one win to their fifth NBA title.

It was Ginobili's first starting in more than one year. The 11-year veteran, who had scored a total of 30 points in the first four games, rewarded Spurs coach Gregg Popovich with 24 points and 10 assists, reports Xinhua.

"Tonight he played his best game in a while," said Popovich.

Spurs point guard Parker wasn't 100 percent because of an injured hamstring but the former Finals MVP astonished everyone with a team high 26 points, including a crucial basket after the Heat cutting the gap to nine with two minutes left.

Duncan's 17-point-and-12-rebound 'double-double' helped Spurs 'Big 3' total 67 points, one more than Heat's 'Big 3'(LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh).

Green had a big night for himself. The second-round-picked shooting guard made six out of his 10 three point attempts to finish a 24-point game. He totalled 25 three pointers through the five games, surpassing Ray Allen (22 in 2008 Finals) to set an new NBA Finals record.

"I've been getting lucky. ...