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Chapman blows save, Phils rally for win

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:28:41 GMT

Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory.

Lotto tickets sold in KY worth $1M each

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:16:40 GMT

Two Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky barely missed out on an estimated $590.5 million grand prize, but they're worth $1 million each.

Buybacks: Big factor behind market boom

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:43:31 GMT

Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher, but you may want to spare a thought, and a healthy dose of worry, for what is one of the biggest, and least appreciated, reasons for the rally: buybacks.

AP CEO: Records seizure unconstitutional

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:37 GMT

The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action.

Charlotte remembers 1963 'eat-in'

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:20:54 GMT

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

40 years later, Bradys return to KI

Kevin Osborne, WCPO Digital — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:21 GMT

Three of the actors from "The Brady Bunch" returned to Kings Island Sunday, and shared memories of being groovy teens in the '70s.

WH: Obama not involved in IRS scandal

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:13 GMT

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Obama learned the IRS had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.

2-mile wide Asteroid to pass by Earth

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:26:12 GMT

It's a dark rock that's a full 1.7 miles wide. It's an asteroid.

Bloody trail in death of 2 OH brothers

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:08:26 GMT

An arraignment is scheduled Tuesday for a 17-year-old charged in the deaths of two teenage brothers.

2 KY cities certified cultural districts

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:02:50 GMT

Two more Kentucky cities have been certified by the state as cultural districts, bringing the total number to six.