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Suitors back away from Dell bids amid PC slump

NEW YORK (AP) - Buyout specialist Blackstone Group LP is dropping its effort to acquire Dell, and billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly unlikely to follow through on his preliminary acquisition offer, as suitors digest studies showing a staggering decline in PC sales.

Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89

Airlines, pilots sue to stop furloughs

Davidian survivors mark 20th anniversary

Dramatic capture of bombing suspect Boston bomb suspect in custody, brother killed

Texas town grieves for dead first-responders; 14 confirmed deaths

Trains, buses halted during massive manhunt

Boy Scouts propose to lift gay bar for youth; bar gay adults as leaders

Thanks & jubilation in Boston suburb

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Nation news briefs

ARIZ. WOMAN ACCUSED OF ABUSING NIECE PLEADS GUILTY: PHOENIX (AP) - The legal guardian of a 10-year-old Arizona girl who died in 2011 after being padlocked in a footlocker by another family member pleaded guilty in the case Friday.

State news briefs

HOME, FORD TEAM UP ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY: LOS ANGELES (AP) - KB Home is teaming up with Ford Motor Co. in hopes of making energy efficiency a more compelling proposition to would-be homeowners who also drive hybrid and plug-in vehicles.

State failed to spend $455M on water projects

State failed to spend $455M on water projects

Sharks look to bounce back from tough Game 2 loss

SAN JOSE (AP) - A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose Sharks.

Adam Rosales’ go-ahead homer lifts A’s past Royals

OAKLAND (AP) - No debating this home run by Adam Rosales.

Mistakes cost Giants in loss to Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

OAKLAND (AP) - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

Woodson says he’s look for fit in Raiders visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

BALTIMORE (AP) - Everything's a go for Orb.

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

Sharks GM disagrees with suspension of Torres

SAN JOSE (AP) - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

Thankful for help after vehicle accident

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What should Americans die for?

"The American people are weary. They don't want boots on the ground. I don't want boots on the ground. The worst thing the United States could do right now is put boots on the ground in Syria."

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A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

MENLO PARK (AP) - It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B purchase of Tumblr

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo