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Lynchburg Hellcats players warm up in the batting cages at Pfitzner Stadium next to a road. The troubled stadium opened in 1983.
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** FILE ** As part of first lady Michelle Obama's nationwide campaign to lower childhood obesity rates, Wal-Mart and other retailers plan over the next five years to open or expand 1,500 stores in areas without easy access to fresh produce and other healthy foods. "This is a really big deal," Mrs. Obama said. (Associated Press)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Steve Williams (top) and Tiger Woods were friends off the golf course, having served in each other's weddings.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, exploring a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, has a troubled relationship with tea party activists. Some Texas tea partyers are waging attacks in New Hampshire, home to the first-in-the-nation primary. (Associated Press)
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Indiana Walton, 82, cools herself on the front porch of her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Tuesday while her daughter, Tamara, drinks a cold soda pop. The heat poses a variety of health problems for older people. (Associated Press)
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The new location of the African American Civil War Museum at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW in Washington provides about 5,000 square feet after a $5 million renovation. The original location on U Street Northwest had about 700 square feet. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
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Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud, No. 26 on Forbes' list of the world's richest people, received a $26 million loan from an arm of the World Bank for a luxury hotel in Ghana and Sen. Patrick Leahy, Vermont Democrat, wants to know why it was approved. (Associated Press)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Rachelle Friedman has her photo made by wedding photographer Martha Manning during the fitting for her wedding dress in Raleigh, N.C. Miss Friedman was left paralyzed after a pool accident that postponed her wedding plans.
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Roberto, a Cuban entrepreneur on the sly, fills bottles with a homemade soft drink to sell from his home in Havana. (Associated Press)
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Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke watches his shot off the 18th tee during the third day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Saturday. Clarke shot a 1-under 69 and holds a one-stroke lead heading into the final day.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Rickie Fowler of the U.S. plays a shot off the 5th tee during the third day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke plays a shot off the 18th tee during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course on Friday. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
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Lucas Glover lines up a putt on the 16th green during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course on Friday. Glover shot 70 in the second round to reach 4-under 136 for the tournament and shares the lead with Darren Clarke. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after putting on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course on Friday. McIlroy shot a 1-under 69 to give him a 140 for the first two rounds. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)
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July 19 Raiders of the Lost Ark at American City Cafe and Diner, 5532 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 244-1949. www.americancitydiner.com
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Architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker uses LEGO bricks as his medium, giving some of the world's iconic landmarks an unexpected makeover. LEGO ARCHITECTURE: TOWERING AMBITION on view at the National Building Museum through Sept. 5, 2011.
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Dressed in a French maid outfit, Wendy Gordon, holding a baguette, makes her way around the United States Navy Memorial in the Baguette Relay Races, to honor Bastille Day in Washington, D.C., Thursday, July 14, 2011. The races were sponsored by Paul Bakery. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Substituting lean meats for heavier ones reduces calories and fat in jambalaya, which can be put in zucchini, peppers or tomatoes.
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The center-island kitchen in the Augusta model features 42-inch raised-panel cabinets. The kitchen is open to the breakfast area and family room.
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The Augusta model includes a den, a family room, a formal living room and a formal dining room on the main level in addition to the center-island kitchen and breakfast area, a powder room and a laundry room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three full baths.
