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Portuguese government suggests employees start pedaling to cut pollution, spending

LISBON, Portugal – The Portuguese government is recommending its staff try cycling in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and save money on gas. The government has reduced its vehicle fleet from more than 28,000 in 2010 to fewer than 27,000 last year and now intends to buy 1,200 …

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Marathon Men: Giants beat Nationals in longest-ever MLB playoff game

The Washington Nationals were one out away from tying their best-of-5 National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday. Three-and-a-half hours later, they lost the game. Brandon Belt’s home run off Tanner Roark in the top of the 18th inning gave the Giants a 2-1 victory and put …

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Chris Young homers twice, Mets rough up Scott Kazmir and the Athletics 10-1

NEW YORK – Travis d’Arnaud said he flashed a big grin when he saw Citi Field for the first time in two weeks. He was downright giddy when he got a “car wash” several hours later. D’Arnaud hit a three-run shot in his return from a demotion, slumping outfielder Chris …

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