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Ronda Rousey, right, grapples with Cat Zingano during a UFC 184 mixed martial arts bantamweight title bout, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. Rousey won after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into the first round. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ronda Rousey needs 14 seconds to stop Cat Zingano at UFC 184

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

RICHARD BERMAN: Obama’s minimal understanding of the minimum wage

By Richard Berman

President Barack Obama answers a question during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. The leaders were expected to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and arming Ukrainian fighters to wage a more effective battle against Russian-backed separatists. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama slams Staples, corporations for Obamacare-tied cuts: ‘Shame on them’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Office supply market leader Staples confirmed Wednesday that it would acquire No. 2-ranked rival Office Depot in a cash and stock deal to create a combined company with more than 4,000 locations and annual sales of nearly $39 billion. (Associated Press)

Staples, Office Depot plan merger to compete in changing market

By Hannah Crites - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Staples mail outlets could weaken Postal Service

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant in Atlanta is seen here on July 19, 2012. (Associated Press) **FILE**

EDITORIAL: Boycotting the boycotts

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

New Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, center, fires up the crowd as he speaks at the Clippers Fan Festival on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Steve Ballmer fires up Clippers fans at L.A. rally

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown holds up the NHL hockey Stanley Cup trophy while riding in a parade, Monday, June 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. The parade and rally were held to celebrate the Kings' second Stanley Cup championship in three seasons. The Kings defeated the New York Rangers for the title. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Kings parade: Stanley Cup fun in the sun

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles. Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Patrick Kane propels Blackhawks into Game 7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, left, celebrates his tie-breaking goal with center Andrew Shaw against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles, Friday, May 30, 2014. The Blackhawks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Patrick Kane comes up big as Blackhawks force Game 7

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) during the overtime period in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

LA Kings head home for chance to finish Blackhawks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with Tanner Pearson during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kings’ blend of veterans, youngsters helps top Blackhawks

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger, left, is checked by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, and left wing Tanner Pearson, top, during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Carter leads Kings past Chicago 4-3 in West final

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne, right, of Finland, scores past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Selanne leads Ducks past Kings 3-2, back in series

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, center, talks to Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul and Jamal Crawford before Game 5 of the Clippers' opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday that Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the league. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Jordan, Paul lead Clippers over Warriors, 113-103

Associated Press

New Hampshire postal workers to fight retail deal

Associated Press

Dozens protest postal service’s Staples program

Associated Press

Postal workers to protest in Richmond

Associated Press

In this April 15, 2014 photo, Pat Miller, 84, stands stands next to the office on the second floor of the Staples train depot once occupied by the man who ran the town’s rail operation, in Staples, Minn. Miller worked as a train engineer based in Staples for 25 years. Staples residents have raised money to renovate the dilapidated depot and transform the second floor into a museum celebrating the city’s relationship with railroads, a collaboration that dates back to the 1880s. (AP Photo/Mike Cronin)

Oil transport draws cry for disaster training help

By MIKE CRONIN - Associated Press