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    May 15, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  1. Brad Calls Angelina "Heroic"

    <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black;">Brad Pitt</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black;"> is opening up about fianc&eacute;e <strong>Angelina Jolie&rsquo;s</strong> decision to have a double mastectomy after finding out she carried the BRCA-1 cancer gene. "Having witnessed this decision firsthand, I find Angie's choice, as well as many others like her, absolutely heroic," Pitt said in a statement to <em>London's Evening Standard</em>. "All I want is for her to have a long and healthy life, with myself and our children. This is a happy day for our family." Angelina revealed her decision to undergo surgery in an</span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?hp&amp;_r=1&amp;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: #1155cc;">op-ed piece</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black;"> for the <em>New York Times</em>. She said the three-month process began February 2</span><sup><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;">nd</span></sup><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black;"> and was completed April 27</span><sup><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: black;">, and included reconstructive surgery of both breasts. Although she was able to keep her procedure private, Angie eventually decided it was important to go public with her decision. &ldquo;I am writing about it now because I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," she wrote. "Cancer is still a word that strikes fear into people&rsquo;s hearts, producing a deep sense of powerlessness. But today it is possible to find out through a blood test whether you are highly susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer, and then take action." Now that she&rsquo;s undergone the surgery, her chances of developing breast cancer have dropped to less than five percent. &nbsp;"I can tell my children that they don't need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer," she wrote. "It is reassuring that they see nothing that makes them uncomfortable. They can see my small scars and that&rsquo;s it. Everything else is just Mommy, the same as she always was.&rdquo; </span>
    Brad Pitt is opening up about fiancée Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy after finding out she carried the BRCA-1 cancer gene. "Having witnessed this decision firsthand, I find Angie's choice, as well as many others like her,...

    Tags: Breast Cancer, The New York Times, Ovarian Cancer, Mastectomy, Angelina Jolie

    2. May 14, 2013 |Story| RedEye

  2. Have the courage to defend the word

    After Jason Collins leaped out of the closet in a Sports Illustrated cover story, the NBA player was lauded for the courage of his declaration&mdash;becoming the first active male athlete in the four major professional sports to come out as gay. Others remained unimpressed.
    After Jason Collins leaped out of the closet in a Sports Illustrated cover story, the NBA player was lauded for the courage of his declaration—becoming the first active male athlete in the four major professional sports to come out as gay. Others...

    Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Periodicals, Sports, Chicago Transit Authority

    3. May 14, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. March of the Living is a life experience

    Roy Trachtenberg, who resides in Coral Springs, participated in this year's March of the Living and is sharing his journey with the Jewish Journal. The March of the Living is not a "vacation"... it is a life experience. It was an emotional adventure. I...

    Tags: Human Interest, John Kerry, Arts and Culture, Warsaw (Poland), Museums

    4. May 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Herald Examiner photographers reflect on the good ol' days

    Nick Souza doesn't remember developing the film of what he considers his most noteworthy front-page photo. He doesn't even recall printing the image. What he does remember is "standing on a giant ladder in the middle of Broadway" to photograph co-workers lined up in front of the old Herald Examiner.
    Nick Souza doesn't remember developing the film of what he considers his most noteworthy front-page photo. He doesn't even recall printing the image. What he does remember is "standing on a giant ladder in the middle of Broadway" to photograph co-...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Michael Jackson, Summer Olympics, Arts, Academy Awards

    5. May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Valerie Sayers on Joe DiMaggio and "The Powers"

    In "The Powers," Valerie Sayers' long-awaited sixth novel &mdash; her first since "Brain Fever" (1996) &mdash; the great Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio is embarking on his historic hitting streak of 1941, riveting Americans as much as or more than the news from Europe, where World War II is gathering its terrible momentum. Like many athletes, Sayers' DiMaggio is deeply superstitious, so much so that he believes he can foresee the future &mdash; his own and that of America itself, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.
    In "The Powers," Valerie Sayers' long-awaited sixth novel — her first since "Brain Fever" (1996) — the great Yankees slugger Joe DiMaggio is embarking on his historic hitting streak of 1941, riveting Americans as much as or more than the...

    Tags: Human Interest, USA Today, Labor Legislation, The New York Times, Employees

    6. May 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Carver's baseball benefactor is a hero

    What a wonderful, warm story you published about <a href="http://data.baltimoresun.com/maryland-recruiting/highschool/?p=1591">Michael Rose</a>nband ("Former Wall Street success finds new path reviving Carver baseball," May 11) He is a hero to all, giving up a successful job at age 40 to give back to these desiring young people.
    What a wonderful, warm story you published about Michael Rosenband ("Former Wall Street success finds new path reviving Carver baseball," May 11) He is a hero to all, giving up a successful job at age 40 to give back to these desiring young people....

    Tags: Ellicott City

    7. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  7. Danville Area Humane Society hands out honors

    Danville Register & Bee, Va.
    People, pets and organizations were honored for being animal champions during the annual meeting of the Danville Area Humane Society on Monday night. Two William Schwarz Animal Hero of the Year awards were given this year, one to the Ryan Payne of...

    Tags: Human Interest, Pets, Euthanasia

    8. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  8. Questions remain in Minneapolis fatal shooting, collision

    Star Tribune
    Three days after a chain of events in Uptown left two people dead and two Minneapolis police officers injured, authorities Monday declined to answer questions that would fill in crucial blank spots about what happened and what role officers played. On...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Human Interest, Motorvehicle Accidents, Arts and Culture, Prosecution

    9. May 10, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. Kyle Busch dominates Darlington for 56th Nationwide win

    Reuters
    The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: quotes and results added Kyle Busch dominates Darlington for 56th Nationwide win By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by The Sports Xchange DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Kyle Busch kept it simple Friday night at...

    Tags: Regan Smith, Joey Logano, Blake Koch, Joe Nemechek, Physiology

    10. May 10, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  10. Scoreboard: May 10

    TODAY HOCKEY North American Hockey League Robertson Cup Tournament Dr. Pepper Arena At Frisco, Texas No. 2 Bismarck vs. No. 3 Wenatchee (Wash.), 4:30 p.m. No. 1 Amarillo vs. No. 4 Jamestown (N.Y.), 7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD...

    Tags: Major League Soccer, New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, Johnny Cueto, Minnesota Twins

    11. May 10, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune

  11. On the Air for May 10: TV and radio listings for sporting events of local interest

    Information provided by stations/South Bend times AUTO RACING 8 a.m. -- Formula One, practice for Spanish Grand Prix, NBCSN 11:30 -- NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Southern 500, Speed 2 p.m. -- NASCAR, Sprint Cup, "Happy Hour Series," final...

    Tags: Ice Hockey, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, PGA Tour

    12. May 8, 2013 | Zap2It

  12. “Monumental Mysteries” host Don Wildman talks about new Travel Channel series

    Channel Guide Magazine
    Monumental Mysteries Thursday, May 9 Travel Channel, 9pm ET Don Wildman is at it again. The adventurous gadabout who has hosted Off Limits and Mysteries at the Museum is back on Travel Channel with Monumental Mysteries, which explores well-known...
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