Socialists favored to topple conservatives in Sunday election amid economic, security concernsATHENS, Greece — Greeks cast ballots Sunday in a snap general election likely to produce a change in government, as voters angered by scandals and a foundering economy were expected to reject the conservatives in favor of the opposition Socialists. Deadly wildfire surges closer to Los Angeles, threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — A deadly wildfire destroyed more than four dozen homes as it blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry Southern California forest, forced thousands of residents to flee and burned dangerously close Monday to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. Wildfire surges closer to Los Angeles, threatens thousands of homes, vital broadcasting centerLOS ANGELES — A deadly wildfire destroyed more than four dozen homes as it blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry Southern California forest, forced thousands of residents to flee and burned dangerously close Monday to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. Wealthy tax dodgers line up for leniency as US cracks down on secret offshore accountsWASHINGTON — A deal with Switzerland settling U.S. demands for the names of suspected tax dodgers from a Swiss bank has a lot of wealthy Americans with offshore accounts nervously running to their tax advisers — and the Internal Revenue Service. Jose Canseco not surprised by Manny Ramirez suspension, calls for investigation into MLBBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco has spoken, but is anyone listening anymore? Dodgers set major league record with 13-0 start at home, beating Nationals 10-3 with 7-run 6thLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for a home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Dodgers 2, Padres 1, 10 inningsNo outs when winning run scored. E_Blake (2). DP_San Diego 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB_San Diego 6, Los Angeles 11. 2B_L.Rodriguez (3), Loney (7), Wolf (1). HR_E.Gonzalez (2). SB_Hundley (1), Martin (1). CS_E.Gonzalez (1). New unflattering A-Rod biography reportedly says he may have used steroids in high schoolNEW YORK — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used steroids as early as high school and even after he joined the New York Yankees. Rodriguez admitted in February to using steroids while with the Texas Rangers from 2001-03, but insisted he stopped before he was traded to the Yankees in February 2004. He brushed off a question Thursday about details from Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts’ upcoming book “A-Rod” that cast doubt on his earlier statements. Reds’ combined 1-hitter ends Astros’ run of 11 straight wins at Great American Ball ParkCINCINNATI — Edinson Volquez ended the Astros’ domination at Great American Ball Park with a little of his own. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson becomes special assistant to commissionerNEW YORK — Frank Robinson was appointed special assistant to the commissioner Thursday, a new role for the Hall of Famer who’s spent more than a half-century in baseball. Forbes: 10 Major League Baseball teams decline in value, Yankees increase to $1.5 billionNEW YORK — One-third of Major League Baseball teams declined in value over the past year while the New York Yankees’ worth increased 15 percent to $1.5 billion, according to the annual estimates by Forbes magazine. |
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