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AP 2012-06-17

1. Arizona Democrats are hoping former Representative Gabrielle Giffords's hand-picked successor Ron Barber will win a special congressional election today. Barber's Republican opponent is Jesse Kelly, a former Marine. 2. Trial testimony against form

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AP 2010-09-02

1. Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens will be arraigned in federal court in Washington today. The former pitcher is accused of lying to Congress about his alleged steroid use. Clemens has denied any wrongdoing. 2. The National Hurricane C

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1. Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brain McNamee stuck to their guns before Congressional Committee. Both men were grilled by lawmakers about steroid use in baseball. Clemens said he has never taken steroids or human growth hormone. 2. He's cal

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