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Copyright © 2009 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. Coming up, a former prosecutor talks about what the fight for social justice means now.
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A 21-year-old Michigan poker professional who chose cards over college won the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas early Tuesday, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history.
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Host Guy Raz checks back in on Western Maryland logger Darvin Moon's quest to win the World Series of Poker. The near-novice played a record 18 hours straight over the weekend, and he's in the final two.
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At the tournament's final table this weekend, first-timer Darvin Moon had the most chips and stands to win $8.5 million. Moon, who owns a logging operation in Maryland, has never been to Las Vegas or played poker online before entering the tournament.
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It was very early Thursday morning when police say a woman crashed into a wall along the Westchester County parkway in New York. A man appeared beside the car to help. It was New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi.
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NEW YORK, NY November 06, 2009 —While the Yankees toasted their 27th World Series, there was another celebration on the Bowery. Today is the 100th anniversary of The Bowery Mission chapel.
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Team members waved to fans as they marched onto a podium as "We are the Champions" played on loudspeakers. Derek Jeter pumped the world championship trophy high above his head.
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The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent.
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When dealing with an unprecedented, unparalleled talent like Mauer, the best strategy is to lock him down long-term, as soon as possible, no matter what the price.
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NEW YORK, NY November 03, 2009 âGovernor Paterson says he and his aides planned all along to pay for World Series tickets they received from the Yankees for game one.
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Phillies' Pedro Martinez reluctantly recounts 2003 fight with Don Zimmer, and says the media made him out to be a "monster" after he threw Zimmer to the ground after he insulted Martinez's mother. Full Article at New York Daily News
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Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira had brilliant seasons in 2009, but when the American League MVP award is announced later...Read More You might be tempted to keep the '09 Yanks intact, but that's an unlikely proposition. Full Article at New York Daily News
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Many Dodgers fans have asked me which free agents the Dodgers should sign during the offseason. Full Article at MLB.com
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I was so looking forward to Spring Training that year. I knew we were on the verge, especially after they way things ended in '88. Sadly, I really don't remember much of it. I started chemo in April. Full Article at Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog
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Pedro Martinez makes first trip to new Yankee Stadium a memorable one without throwing a pitch as he rekindles rivalry with Bombers with pregame rant on Don Zimmer and fans. Full Article at New York Daily News
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It’s like rooting for the Mets when the Yankees keep going to the World Series. You gotta stick with it. It’s our hometown subway line.
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A lot of great players have never had the honor of going to the World Series ... It's been a dream of mine since I was a 5-year-old boy to play in the World Series. It's been a long wait.
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A lot of great players have never had the honor of going to the World Series ... It's been a dream of mine since I was a 5-year-old boy to play in the World Series. It's been a long wait.
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World Vision will ship and distribute the World Series goods to impoverished people in the developing world, many of whom have never owned a new article of clothing in their lives.
SOURCE: Redding.com
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