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Injuries reported as Conn. commuter trains collide

usatoday.com — FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries.
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Dozens Injured as Conn. commuter trains collide - From @wusa9 partner @USAToday: goo.gl/Q2Iat
Dozens injured as commuter trains collide in Connecticut; no fatalities. http:// usat.ly/10KUyPv
RT @USATODAY: #BREAKING: Police: 20 to 25 injured after Connecticut commuter trains collide usat.ly/12Bf9IV
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Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski could require back surgery

usatoday.com — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski scored 11 touchdowns last season. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) Just as the news was getting better on Rob Gronkowsi's arm, there's word his back is once again acting up and could require surgery as well.
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski could require back surgery usat.ly/14xKegP via @USATODAY
oy. RT @MikeGarafolo: More possible bad news for Rob Gronkowski. disc issue in back being examined, could req surgery usatoday.com/story/sports/n…
Whoa ... RT @mikegarafolo: Rob Gronkowski: disc issue in his back is being examined, could require surgery: usatoday.com/story/sports/n…
RT @MikeGarafolo: More possible bad news for Rob Gronkowski. A disc issue in his back is being examined and could require surgery: http://t…
RT @MikeGarafolo: More possible bad news for Rob Gronkowski. A disc issue in his back is being examined and could require surgery: http://t…
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IRS has not resolved Tea Party issues

usatoday.com — The Internal Revenue Service headquarters in Washington. (Photo: Andrew Harrer, Bloomberg) WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service has not fully addressed the problems that led it to improperly subject Tea Party and other conservative groups to extra scrutiny, the agency's chief watchdog will tell Congress Friday.

Ben McLemore confirms 'bond' with Rodney Blackstock

usatoday.com — Kansas guard Ben McLemore (23) dunks the ball against Chattanooga on Nov. 15, 2012. McLemore is projected to be one of the top picks in the June 27 NBA draft. (Photo: John Rieger, USA TODAY Sports) Ben McLemore said Friday he has had a relationship with Rodney Blackstock, a middle man who courted the Kansas standout on behalf of sports agents and financial advisers, since January.

What do fliers fear more: Crying babies or smelly adults?

usatoday.com — A Boeing 787 takes off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Nov. 4, 2012. (Photo: Eric Kayne, AP) Airline passengers say they'd rather sit next to a crying baby than a smelly adult.
Which do fliers fear more: Crying babies or smelly adults? Surprising answer usat.ly/10yhncb
Baby, for sure! RT @USATODAY: Would you rather sit next to a crying baby or smelly adult on a plane? #DailyChat usat.ly/14wwkvl
Which is worse on an airplane: crying baby or smelly adult? Harris Poll asks fliers about perks and annoyances usat.ly/14wTdik
Def stinky adult-- babies can't help it! “@TodayInTheSky: Which do fliers fear more: Crying babies or smelly adults? usat.ly/10JPOcJ
An apropos question for me today... Which do fliers fear more: Crying babies or smelly adults? usat.ly/14wwkvk via @USATODAY
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Cicadas beginning to emerge in Virginia

usatoday.com — People in the Washington area are beginning to spot cicadas from the brood expected to arrive in late May or early June. A cicada rests on the grass in Alexandria, Va., in this May 14, 2004, file photo.

Robert Griffin III's dad says rehab is ahead of schedule

usatoday.com — Robert Griffin III walks the red carpet prior to the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Honors award show in February. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) Robert Griffin III has been throwing a football since late April, his father told USA TODAY Sports Friday.
RT @ByJimCorbett: Robert Griffin III's dad says rehab is ahead of schedule, throwing since late April usat.ly/14xTlOB via @USATODAY
Robert Griffin III's dad says rehab is ahead of schedule, throwing since late April usat.ly/14xTlOB via @USATODAY
RGIII has been throwing for the past month, his dad tells @byjimcorbett. usat.ly/14xTlOC

Must the Eurovision Song Contest go on?

usatoday.com — High-glitz Euro song contest concludes Saturday. Romania's Cezar performs during the second semi-final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on May 16, 2013. (Photo: Jessica Gow, Scanpix/AFP/Getty) It's kitschy, genre-bending, makes no sense, reliable as spring, and this year will be watched by an estimated 130 million people, which is about 22 million more than watched the 2013 Super Bowl.
RT @khjelmgaard: 130 mln people will tune in for Eurovision Song Contest vs. 108 mln for Super Bowl 2013 usat.ly/16rMSJQ #eurovision
130 mln people will tune in for Eurovision Song Contest vs. 108 mln for Super Bowl 2013 usat.ly/16rMSJQ #eurovision

TECH NOW: Battle of the fitness bands

usatoday.com — How the latest fitness bands measure up. The Basis fitness band is priced at $200. (Photo: Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY) With so many new fitness tracking bands on the market, how do you figure out which one is right for you before you spend money?

Fake girlfriend helps Manti Te’o meet real women

ftw.usatoday.com — The new Chargers linebacker is being a good sport about this whole thing. The easiest way for Manti Te'o to silence the Lennay Kekau jokes is to embrace them himself. It's no fun to mock a person who's in on the joke. Te'o seems to be embracing this method.
Manti Te'o hanging out with Jimmy Clausen's girlfriend? Manti Te'o hanging out with Jimmy Clausen's girlfriend. usat.ly/1128djX
RT @erick_smith: Maxim 100 party shows the fake girlfriend thing hasn't hurt Manti Te'o ability to meet real women. usat.ly/15TLb7M
Maxim 100 party shows the fake girlfriend thing hasn't hurt Manti Te'o's ability to meet real women. usat.ly/15TLb7M

Powerball jackpot now a whopping $600 million

usatoday.com — Source: SOURCES: Powerball, Multi-State Lottery Association, Detroit Free Press, USA TODAY research, AP Janet Loehrke, Kevin A. Kepple, Anne R. Carey and Joan Murphy, USA TODAY Surging ticket sales boost Saturday's Powerball jackpot to a record $600 million. Customer buys Powerball ticket in Tampa in November.

Jets RB Goodson charged on firearm, marijuana charges

usatoday.com — Goodson spent 2012 with the Raiders, and signed a three-year deal with the Jets in March. (Photo: Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports) New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Thursday and charged with possession of a loaded firearm and simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police spokesman Lt.
RT @RapSheet: Not a good morning for #Jets or their first big FA signing, Mike Goodson. The quadfecta: Drugs, guns, ammo, alcohol http://t…
RT @USATODAYsports: Jets RB Mike Goodson charged with firearm, marijuana possession: usat.ly/14x8pvP (@MikeGarafolo)

Michael Phelps shoots down comeback rumor - or does he?

ftw.usatoday.com — Michael Phelps quickly dismissed a comeback rumor that had been circulating on Twitter on Friday night. The 18-time gold medalist, who retired from swimming after the London Olympics, sent a tweet that appeared to refute a report from a Fort Myers, Fla. news anchor that said he was planning a return.

NYers furious over photos taken through windows

usatoday.com — A visitor views the photography of Arne Svenson on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Julie Saul Gallery in New York. (Photo: Bebeto Matthews) NEW YORK (AP) - In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window.
RT @USATODAY: Artist takes photos of neighbors in a luxury residential building for a museum exhibit -- without their knowledge: http://t.c…
Stalking, invasion of privacy or ...? New Yorkers furious over photos taken through windows usat.ly/14wEILm
New Yorkers furious over photos taken through windows by artist Arne Svenson usat.ly/10CMYFr

The Houston Astros managed to pull off a walk-off blooper FTL

ftw.usatoday.com — Ahead 4-1, the Houston Astros appeared to be in command of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Then, a solo home run by Andrew McCutchen in the sixth inning cut the lead to 4-2. Then, a Pedro Alvarez two-run shot tied it in the eighth.
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