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							This 
							storefront at 515 Broadway is under renovation. The 
							plan is to return the storefront to a 1970's era 
							facade. On Monday night, city of Lincoln Aldermen 
							decided to hold off on a request for TIF financing 
							for the project for the time being. Concerns about budget constraints 
							and cash availability influenced their decision. 
							
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				 White South Carolina policeman 
				charged with murdering black man 
				
				
				North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is seen in an 
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				President Barack Obama speaks about the framework agreement on 
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				 Saudi-led planes strike air base 
				north of Aden: residents 
				
				
				People inspect damage caused by an air strike in Sanaa April 8, 
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				An artist's rendering of a Brontosaurus as researchers see it 
				today, with a Diplodocus-like head is seen in this undated 
				handout courtesy of Davide Bonadonna in Milan, Italy. 
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						office space rent rises at fastest clip in a decade: 
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						Members 
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						north side of the Durst Organization's newly unveiled 
						marketing center in the One World Trade Center tower in 
						New York during a press preview of the space, October 
						31, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar 
					 
					
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						 Shell 
						challenges Exxon dominance with $70 billion bid for BG 
						 
						Shell's 
						company logo is pictured at a gas station in Zurich 
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					 Money 
					
						
						
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						room in a Marriott Hotel in New York January 7, 2014. 
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						flat ahead of Fed minutes; M&A eyed 
						 
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						citing crisis damage, says rate hikes to proceed 
						gradually after liftoff  
						 
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						Reserve Board of Governors member Jerome Powell listens 
						during an open board meeting at the Federal Reserve in 
						Washington December 14, 2012. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque 
					 
					
					
						
						
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						mortgage applications rise in latest week : MBA 
						 
						Homes are 
						seen for sale in the northwest area of Portland, Oregon 
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							sardine numbers could prompt U.S. West coast fishing 
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						faces local battles as its prepares global payments push 
						 
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					MASON CITY - The Arlee Theater’s 
					opening night was captured in this 1936 photograph. On April 
					11, the original participants and all newcomers are invited 
					to help recreate this historic picture. Bib overalls are 
					optional. 
			
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					 Kansas 
					becomes first state to ban a second trimester abortion 
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					An anti-abortion 
					sign is seen as demonstrators march on Market Street during 
					the Ninth Annual Walk for Life West Coast rally in San 
					Francisco, California, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Stephen Lam 
				 
				
				
					
					
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					may be more likely to use customized playgrounds 
					 
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					the indoor playground 'Adventure Zone' at Kerry Hotel in 
					Beijing February 12, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 
				 
				
					
						
						
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						diabetes, fewer meals may mean less hunger, depression 
						
						A tradition 
						pancake breakfast in Calgary, Alberta, July 7, 2012. 
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				King heads home, 'feeling much better' after hospital stint 
				 
				U.S. blues legend B.B. King 
				performs during the 46th Jazz Festival in San Sebastian July 21, 
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				Postal Service issues stamp honoring poet Maya Angelou 
				 
				First lady Michelle Obama applauds 
				during the Maya Angelou Forever stamp dedication ceremony in 
				Washington April 7, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque  
			 
			
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				 Late rally pushes Padres past 
				Dodgers 
				
				
				Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (23) is out at second base 
				during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger 
				Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
			
			
					
				
			
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					 Clippers 
					hold off Lakers, tie Grizzlies in standings 
					
					
					Clippers forward Matt Barnes (right) loses the ball while 
					going up for a shot defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward 
					Ed Davis (left) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. 
					The Los Angeles Clippers won 105-100. Mandatory Credit: 
					Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports 
			 
				
			
			
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				 Wild 
				top Blackhawks, wrap up playoff berth 
				
				
				Wild center Kyle Brodziak (21) shoots the puck against Chicago 
				Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period 
				at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY 
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				 Witness or killer? Ex-NFL star's 
				trial goes to jury 
				
				
				Shayanna Jenkins (L), the girlfriend of former New England 
				Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez, and his mother Terri 
				Hernandez listen to the judge give instructions to the jury 
				during his murder trial in Fall River, Massachusetts April 7, 
				2015. REUTERS/John Tlumacki/Pool 
			 
			
			
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				 Family man Woods still in the 
				business of winning 
				
				
				Tiger Woods of the U.S. smiles during a press conference at 
				Augusta National held during practice rounds ahead of the 2015 
				Masters at the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia 
				April 7, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young 
			 
			
			
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				 Phelps to compete next week in 
				Arizona as ban ends 
				
				
				Michael Phelps swims 1:58.74 in a 200m individual medley heat to 
				advance to the final in the 2014 USA National Championships at 
				William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Complex. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY 
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