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Photographer and forester Wayne Miller dies at 94

This undated photo provided by his family shows renowned American photographer Wayne F. Miller. Miller, who produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II and created a ground-breaking series of portraits chronicling the lives of black Americans in Chicago, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at age 94. Miller served with an elite Navy unit in the Pacific and took some of the first pictures of Hiroshima, Japan, after it was devastated by the first atomic bomb.  He returned home to his native Chicago and spent two years on the city's South Side capturing the experiences of black residents. (AP Photo/Joan B. Miller)

ORINDA, Calif. (AP) — Photographer Wayne F. Miller, who created a ground-breaking series of portraits chronicling the lives of black Americans in Chicago after serving with an elite Navy unit that produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II, died Wednesday. He was 94.

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FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man was arrested Wednesday in a case involving last week’s discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.

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Broncos’ best gather to honor owner Pat Bowlen

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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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Obama administration acknowledges 4 American citizens killed in drone strikes since 2009

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Rockies option Rutledge to Colorado Springs

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have optioned infielder Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs, with outfielder Michael Cuddyer (kuh-DY’-ur) potentially coming off the disabled list Friday.

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