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NATIONAL

I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'

Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
BUSINESS

German business confidence unexpectedly rebounds

A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence rebounded this month - an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for Europe's biggest economy.

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NATIONAL

Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings

A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.
POLITICS

IRS replaces official who revealed targeting

The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was revealed two weeks ago.
GOLF

Colonial member Palmer has 1st-round lead with 62

Ryan Palmer has a definite home-course advantage at the Colonial.
NATIONAL

Storm took classmates, parents as it swept through

One loved unicorns. Another, nicknamed "ladybug," sang country songs. Another dreamed of one day owning a pontoon boat.
WORLD NEWS

Earthquake hits Russia's Far East

A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter.

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NATIONAL

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over.
NHL HOCKEY

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.
NHL HOCKEY

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.