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• Heat finish off Celtics to set up NBA Finals showdown with former star LeBron James and Lakers

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  The Heat will play former star LeBron James and the Lakers in the NBA Finals after ousting the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals....

• As heat wave brings 'critical risks' of wildfires, California contends with two new blazes

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  A heat wave in the Western U.S., combined with windy conditions in California, have increased the risk of fire in an area already battered by...

• Former Donald Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale hospitalized after threatening to harm himself, Florida police say

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  Police arrived at Parscale's home in Fort Lauderdale after his wife called saying he was threatening suicide and had firearms, according to...

• LeBron James credits coach Frank Vogel for Lakers being 'great' this season

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  LeBron James and Anthony Davis strongly credit Frank Vogel for guided the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 10 years....

• Patio heaters are hard to find—here's where you can still buy one

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  Both restaurants and individuals are trying to extend the life of their patios with patio heaters. Here's where you can still buy one....

• LeBron James records triple-double as Lakers close out Nuggets to advance to NBA Finals

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  The Lakers are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years after beating the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals....

• Corey Perry scores twice, Joe Pavelski sets record as Stars stay alive against Lightning

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  The Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime in Game 5 as Joe Pavelski sets record for most playoff goals by U.S.-born player....

• Boston Celtics fight off elimination in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Miami Heat

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  Falling in an early deficit and with their backs against the wall, the Celtics fought off the Heat to force a Game 6 in the Eastern Conference...

• Tampa Bay Lightning beat Dallas Stars after overtime penalty to Stars captain Jamie Benn

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  Tampa Bay defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored a power play goal in overtime as the Lightning took a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final....

• Charlize Theron shares rare photos of kids Jackson, August: 'Happy #NationalDaughtersDay'

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  Charlize Theron, known for keeping her kids out of the spotlight, has shared photos of her adopted children, Jackson, 8, and August, 4, on...

• Trump is expected to name Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court, GOP sources say

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  While Barrett, 48, has been the front-runner for the nomination all along, the sources said she has become the sole focus of the process....

• Thom Brennaman resigns from Cincinnati Reds, Fox Sports Ohio after using homophobic slur

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  Thom Brennaman resigned from his job with the Cincinnati Reds and Fox Sports Ohio. He was suspended last month for using a homophobic slur on air....