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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

We have a Round 2 matchup: It'll be Cleveland vs. Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The NBA playoffs have 12 teams left in the race for the Larry O'Brien Trophy — and that number may drop by one or two on Wednesday night.
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Voters resoundingly backed paid sick leave. Now lawmakers in 3 states want to roll back the benefits

Voters resoundingly backed paid sick leave. Now lawmakers in 3 states want to roll back the benefits

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska were asked last year whether they wanted to require employers to provide paid sick leave to their workers. They overwhelmingly said yes.
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Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

NEW YORK (AP) — Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

LONDON (AP) — Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches. The 69th annual musical extravaganza takes place in Basel, Switzerland in May.
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

LONDON (AP) — Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches. The 69th annual musical extravaganza takes place in Basel, Switzerland in May.
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Sunshine Coast weather: Two more sunny days in store

Sunshine Coast weather: Two more sunny days in store

Today's high temperature is anticipated to hover between 14 to 16 degrees C.
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Bangladesh to play 5 T20 matches in Pakistan next month

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will host Bangladesh for five T20 matches next month with Faisalabad set to stage its first international match after a 17-year hiatus, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
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Goalkeeper says his concussion shows soccer referees need to act faster on head injuries

SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — German goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been diagnosed with concussion after an incident which he says shows referees need to act swiftly to cut the risk of players suffering head injuries .
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Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt council gets 'good news' on housing needs included in OCP

Sechelt has met all provincial requirements regarding residential policies within the Official Community Plan -- months before deadline.
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What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On a crisp, clear morning, a chestnut thoroughbred thundered down the dirt strip at Churchill Downs , his exercise rider leaning forward above the saddle. Other horse-and-rider pairs followed. Dr.
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