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Mandan girl, 4, gets donated flight for lung transplant

By BLAIR EMERSON - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt, right, reacts after hitting a foul ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Belt has 21-pitch at-bat, later homers as Giants beat Angels

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

First Lady Melania Trump arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Donald Trump sends ‘thoughts and prayers’ for Barbara Bush funeral

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Attendees arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Latest: Barbara Bush buried at presidential library

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The casket of former first lady Barbara Bush is moved after a funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip , Pool)

Barbara Bush was ‘first lady of the greatest generation’

By Juan A. Lozano - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 20, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Verlander, Correa, Astros romp; Chisox pitcher passes out

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher A.J. Cole, right, looks to the outfield as New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, left, runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

LEADING OFF: White Sox check Farquhar, Ohtani’s blister

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Houston residents asked to adopt-a-drain, keep clear

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Former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush lies in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Friday, April 20, 2018, in Houston, prior to the public visitation. (Richard Carson/Pool via AP)

The Latest: 2,500 attend public viewing for Barbara Bush

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Barbara Hargrove of Houston, waits for the start of a ceremony celebrating the life of former first lady Barbara Bush at City Hall, Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

About 2,500 mourners pay respects to Barbara Bush at viewing

By JUAN A. LOZANO and NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 16, 1994 file photo, former first lady Barbara Bush reads to a group of children at the Clinton Family Inn, a shelter run by Homes for the Homeless in New York. Promoting literacy was a longtime cause for Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at age 92. She met many authors during her time in Washington and in the years following. Sandra Brown, Mary Higgins Clark and Harlan Coben were among those who became good friends, and shared memories of a former first lady whom Brown said “put her heart and soul” into getting people to read while also being “very funny, very candid with her comments.” (AP Photo/Luc Novovitch, File)

Barbara Bush believed literacy could cure other ills

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (20) tags out Houston Astros' Evan Gattis, second from right, for the third out of a triple play as Mariners' starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, left, looks on after Gattis left first base and started walking to the dugout after the first two outs during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners turn unlikely triple play against Astros

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws to a Seattle Mariners batter dyrubg the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Houston’s big seventh inning dooms Mariners, 7-1

By TODD MILLES - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Paul, Green help Rockets rout Timberwolves 102-82 in Game 2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Quinten Dormady plays against Florida during an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Dormady said on Instagram that he's transferring to Houston. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Ex-Tennessee QB Dormady says he’s transferring to Houston

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FILE - In this 1990 file photo, first lady Barbara Bush poses with her dog Millie in Washington. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)

The Latest: Trump: Barbara Bush a ‘titan in American life’

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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 1984, file photo, Barbara Bush, wife of then-U.S. Vice-President George Bush, is photographed at the debate between Bush and Democrat Geraldine Ferraro. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. (AP Photo/File)

Barbara Bush brought plainspoken, grandmotherly style to D.C.

By Michael Graczyk - Associated Press

FILE - In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on couch with his wife, Barbara, and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. (AP Photo/File)

The Latest: Funeral arrangements set for Barbara Bush

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FILE - In this Oct. 11, 1984, file photo, Barbara Bush, wife of then-U.S. Vice-President George Bush, is photographed at the debate between Bush and Democrat Geraldine Ferraro. A family spokesman said Tuesday, April 17, 2018, that former first lady Barbara Bush has died at the age of 92. (AP Photo/File)

Former first lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92

By MICHAEL GRACZYK - Associated Press

Toll roads face tax, increased traffic challenges in Texas

By DUG BEGLEY - Associated Press