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Rays end two-game skid, beat Yanks 7-5

Rays end two-game skid, beat Yanks 7-5

Scott Kazmir allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and Tampa Bay's bullpen weathered ninth-inning home runs by Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez to hang on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.

Boxing her way to becoming a world champion

Boxing her way to becoming a world champion

Local boxer Adawioqj Lopez is making a name for herself in the ring. And she's doing it in a not-so-likely place in the heart of Tampa.

Harvin, Spikes to make season debuts against Miami

Harvin, Spikes to make season debuts against Miami

Receiver Percy Harvin and middle linebacker Brandon Spikes will make their season debuts for No. 5 Florida against Miami on Saturday.

Shannon has seen good and bad against Florida

Shannon has seen good and bad against Florida

Miami coach Randy Shannon has been part of good and bad games against Florida.

Ponder named FSU starting QB

Ponder named FSU starting QB

Sophomore Christian Ponder will start at quarterback when FSU begins its 2008 season.

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National News

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Dept almost out of highway funds

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters says the federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month due to the high price of gas.

State News

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

Health News

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Controversial decision to separate MMR vaccine

Some Tampa Bay area parents are asking their pediatrician to separate a 3-in1 combination MMR vaccine.

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