
Jun 18 - By Mark J. Miller, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
can throw a fastball more than 100 miles per hour and is thought to be the best pitching prospect in Cuba. And now he is suddenly a free man. He defected from the Cuban national team yesterday when the team was visiting the Netherlands. Word is that the Yankees are talking about going after him. And what the Yankees want, they tend to get (unless all the World Series championships the team has wanted but not gotten since 2000). (New York Times)

Jun 2 - By AllisonLinn
It’s an unseasonably cold day in Seattle, and Rebecca is standing in her kitchen, preparing for her regular Sunday afternoon outing. As she gathers her backpack and grocery bags, her dog sniffs around excitedly, anticipating the long walk and treats that await.