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Fragments of biblical treasure are up for sale

May 25

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This Friday, May 10, 2013 photo shows the ten commandments written on one of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Jerusalem. Nearly 70 years after the discovery of the world's oldest biblical manuscripts, the Palestinian family who originally sold them to scholars and institutions is now quietly marketing the leftovers - fragments the family says it has kept in a Swiss safe deposit box all these years. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

JERUSALEM (AP) — Parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls are up for sale — in tiny pieces.

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Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred racing

May 24

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In this Aug. 21, 2010 file photo, horses start the fifth race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Saratoga Springs' racetrack is still going strong as it marks its 150th anniversary this summer, the centerpiece attraction in a town that's also known for mineral springs, Victorian charm and upscale hotels, shops and restaurants. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Mineral springs, gambling and horses.

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Nalen says he tried to hurt Olshansky in ’06

May 23

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In this Sept. 16, 2007, file photo, Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen takes a break in the third quarter of the Broncos' 23-20 victory in overtime over the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Denver. Nalen made up for all those "no comments" during his 15-year playing career during an extraordinary half hour Thursday, May 23, 2013, that at times showed precisely why he was wise to stay silent rather than speak his mind. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One of the quietest players in NFL history sure had a lot to say Thursday.

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NM museums offer free admission for military

May 23

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s 15 state-run museums and historic sites will be free this summer for active duty members of the military and their families.

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Broncos’ best gather to honor owner Pat Bowlen

May 22

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DENVER (AP) — All four Denver Broncos who are in the Hall of Fame gathered Wednesday night at a gala in honor of team owner Pat Bowlen’s contributions to the community.

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