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By CHRIS DUNCAN - Updated: 1:24 am

Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs are making this look way too easy.

Exxon investors support company on executive pay

By DAVID KOENIG - Updated: 2:29 pm

Exxon Mobil Corp.'s CEO had a good year in 2011 - he got compensation valued at $25.2 million. Shareholders had a good year too, so on Wednesday they gave their approval to the oil giant's executive pay program.

Pope breaks silence over Vatileaks scandal

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Updated: 6:19 am

Pope Benedict XVI broke his silence Wednesday over the leaked documents scandal that has convulsed the Vatican, saying he was saddened by the betrayal but grateful to those aides who work faithfully and in silence to help him do his job.

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Barney homers to lift Cubs over Padres 8-6

The Associated Press - Updated: 4:25 pm

Darwin Barney was running as hard as he could, hoping his ball would fall into the gap.

In upset, El Paso US Rep. Reyes loses tight race

The Associated Press - Updated: 11:24 pm

In a major upset, longtime U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes has lost the race for the Democratic nomination to retain his congressional seat in far West Texas.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Toronto.
The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP Photo

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar turns a double play on Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Toronto. Orioles' Adam Jones was out at first.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, left, celebrates his home run against the Baltimore Orioles with Kelly Johnson and Colby Rasmus, right, during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Toronto.
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow delivers to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Toronto.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion hits a home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Toronto.

National News

Stevens: Exception needed to Citizens United case

By JEANNIE NUSS - Published: 6:24 pm

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says he expects the court has had second thoughts about parts of its controversial Citizens United ruling that eased restrictions on corporate spending in political campaigns.

Ind. man shoots 4, 1 fatally, before shooting self - 5:59 pm
Alaska residents warned about aggressive cow moose - 6:19 pm
Walker says feds approve higher Wis. job numbers - 5:19 pm
50 advance to semifinals of National Spelling Bee - 6:44 pm
Community, officials at odds over free-roaming dog - 6:09 pm
Truck hits students at Calif. high school; 9 hurt - 6:19 pm

World News

Canada names suspect in body parts case

By PHIL COUVRETTE - Published: 5:49 pm

A porn actor is wanted in a gruesome case of dismembered body parts that were mailed to different places including the headquarters of the Conservative Party of Canada, police said Wednesday.