Today in History

Today is Friday, July 26, the 207th day of 2013. There are 158 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista (fool-HEN'-see-oh bah-TEES'-tah) with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro ousted Batista in 1959.

On this date:

In 1775, Benjamin Franklin became America's first postmaster-general.

In 1788, New York became the 11th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1863, Sam Houston, former president of the Republic of Texas, died in Huntsville at age 70.

In 1882, the Richard Wagner opera "Parsifal" premiered in Bayreuth (BY'-royt), Germany.

In 1908, Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte ordered creation of a force of special agents that was a forerunner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In 1912, the Edison Studios production "What Happened to Mary," one of the first, if not very first, movie serials, was released with Mary Fuller in the title role.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, establishing the National Military Establishment, which later was renamed the Department of Defense.

In 1952, Argentina's first lady, Eva Peron, died in Buenos Aires at age 33. King Farouk I of Egypt abdicated in the wake of a coup led by Gamal Abdel Nasser.

In 1956, the Italian liner Andrea Doria sank off New England, some 11 hours after colliding with the Swedish liner Stockholm; at least 51 people died. Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.

In 1971, Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy on America's fourth manned mission to the moon. Photographer Diane Arbus died in New York at age 48.

In 1986, kidnappers in Lebanon released the Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco, an American hostage held for nearly 19 months. American statesman W. Averell Harriman died in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., at age 94.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ten years ago: Backers of a drive to oust California Governor Gray Davis held a boisterous celebration at the state Capitol in Sacramento, more than two months before the October 7 recall election. Cuba celebrated the 50th anniversary of the start of Fidel Castro's revolution against Fulgencio Batista. New York Times music critic Harold C. Schonberg died in New York at age 87.

Five years ago: At least 22 small bombs exploded in Ahmadabad (AH'-muh-duh-bahd) in the Indian state of Gujarat (goo-JRAHT'), killing 58 people.

One year ago: The White House said President Barack Obama would not push for stricter gun laws, one day after his impassioned remarks about the need to keep assault weapons off the streets. With the Olympics Games as a backdrop, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a day of meetings with Britain's most powerful people; however, Romney rankled his hosts by calling London's problems with Olympic Games preparation "disconcerting."

Today's Birthdays: Actress Marjorie Lord is 95. Actor James Best is 87. Actress-singer Darlene Love is 72. Singer Brenton Wood is 72. Rock star Mick Jagger is 70. Movie director Peter Hyams is 70. Actress Helen Mirren is 68. Rock musician Roger Taylor (Queen) is 64. Actress Susan George is 63. Olympic gold medal figure skater Dorothy Hamill is 57. Actor Kevin Spacey is 54. Rock singer Gary Cherone (sher-OWN') is 52. Actress Sandra Bullock is 49. Rock singer Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) is 48. Actor Jeremy Piven is 48. Rapper-reggae singer Wayne Wonder is 47. Actor Jason Statham (STAY'-thum) is 46. Actor Cress Williams is 43. TV host Chris Harrison ("The Bachelor"; "The Bachelorette") is 42. Actress Kate Beckinsale is 40. Rock musician Dan Konopka (OK Go) is 39. Gospel/Contemporary Christian singer Rebecca St. James is 36. Actress Francia Raisa is 25. Christian rock musician Jamie Sharpe (Rush of Fools) is 24.

Thought for Today: "Government is too big and important to be left to the politicians." ? Chester Bowles, American diplomat, businessman, author ? and politician (1901-1986).

(Above Advance for Use Friday, July 26)

Copyright 2013, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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Miller's late blitz lifts South Africa to 223

25 overs Sri Lanka 72 for 4 (Chandimal 27*, Mathews 1* ) need 152 runs to beat South Africa 223 for 7 (Miller 85*, Mendis 3-35)
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South Africa dictated proceedings for the first time in the series as they pegged Sri Lanka back in what is a must-win game for the tourists. A fit-again Lonwabo Tsotsobe did the bulk of the damage, with three wickets in a six-over spell in which he extracted bounce and produced seam movement to have Sri Lanka's top order in trouble in more challenging conditions that what they are used to.

Morne Morkel worked well with Tsotsobe, creating pressure from his end with pace and steep lift to give South Africa the good start they had been lacking in previous matches. The pair produced eight dot balls before a run was scored and claimed a first wicket in the fourth over.

Tillakaratne Dilshan offered a simple catch to AB de Villiers at cover as he tried to drive a back of a length ball. De Villiers was in the field and not behind the stumps because Quinton de Kock was the designated wicketkeeper, even though de Villiers confirmed he would "definitely" keep in the ODIs before the tour, "unless I pick up a niggle".

While de Villiers' fitness will come under scrutiny, Tsotsobe seems to have recovered from the ankle impingement which kept him out of the first two matches. He struck again in the same over, in a big way, when he got one to move away from Kumar Sangakkara to have Sri Lanka's talisman caught by JP Duminy for a duck.

Morkel continued to get the ball to jab into the batsmen's ribs, especially Upul Tharanga's, and Tsotsobe removed him. He got one to bounce sharply and take the edge and Alviro Petersen at slip to collected. At 16 for 3, Sri Lanka were under pressure and de Villiers kept Tsotsobe on to ensure they stayed under the pump.

He probably bowled one over too many - his sixth went for nine runs - but Ryan McLaren also assisted with the strangulation. A spinner was only introduced in the 14th over when Robin Peterson came on. He reviewed an lbw shout against Mahela Jayawardene, which Peterson was convinced was out, but replays showed it was missing leg.

Sri Lanka's batsmen were more comfortable against the slower bowlers and de Villiers brought Morkel back to try and unsettle them. But it was Peterson who almost broke through. He drew Jayawardene forward with a flighted ball which spun past the outside edge and thought he had him stumped.

A lengthy delay showed the foot and the line too close to call and with doubt surrounding the dismissal, Jayawardene survived. His stand with Dinesh Chandimal grew to fifty but Peterson had the last laugh. As the halfway stage approached, he produced a delivery which skidded on and bowled Jayawardene through the gate.

With the required run-rate touching six an over and a debutant to come, Sri Lanka will have to work hard to seal the series today.

South Africa 223 for 7 (Miller 85*, Mendis 3-35 ) v Sri Lanka
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After three innings in Sri Lanka, South Africa recorded their first fifty courtesy David Miller. The No. 7 batsman was the only one to show the temperament to survive, at first, and thrive later on against a Sri Lanka attack that gave very few scoring opportunities with good lengths and tight lines.

Still, the hosts will need to register the highest successful chase in Pallekele - the previous best was 198 - to seal the series. They leaked runs in the last two overs, which cost them 38, and that could prove decisive on a pitch that may become more difficult to bat on as the game goes on.

Even if South Africa have Miller and his final burst to thank for keeping them alive, they have to assess their batting performance with a critical eye after their top order failed again. In the absence of the injured Hashim Amla, South Africa fielded a new opening pair - their third in three matches - with Lions' team-mates Alviro Petersen and Quinton de Kock fronting up first.

Petersen was watchful, apart from taking advantage of a stray Angela Mathews ball that veered too far down the leg side, but de Kock battled to curb his attacking instincts. He was loose outside the offstump, though, did not move his feet enough and offered a chance in the fourth over. Tillakaratne Dilshan at slip let de Kock off on just 5 but Sri Lanka struck again two balls later. Lasith Malinga bowled his first bouncer and Petersen was too early on the hook. He gloved it to Kumar Sangakkara.

De Kock retreated even further into his shell with Petersen's departure and continued to look vulnerable outside the offstump. That eventually led to his demise when he was caught in two minds playing at a wide Thisara Perera ball and edged behind.

JP Duminy looked in good touch, as he has throughout the series, but his promise amounted to very little. He drove, cut and swept with authority but when he tried to run Perera down to third man, he inside-edged onto his stumps to depart for another score in the 20s.

Faf du Plessis' stay at the crease was similar. He was involved in risky running with his captain, AB de Villiers and could have been found short of his ground on a few occasions before he eventually was. De Villiers called him through for a quick single and du Plessis could not make his ground.

Neither he, nor de Villiers, has managed a half-century in their last five innings but de Villiers looked set to change that. He showed patience amid the lack of boundaries and cashed in on the few run-scoring chances Sri Lanka offered, such as Malinga's low full toss, but eventually fell to Ajantha Mendis for 47.

Sri Lanka's mystery spinner caused problems for South Africa's middle order. Farhaan Behardien - who bowled by the first ball he faced from Mendis - nor Robin Peterson could pick him but Miller showed more prowess.

He struggled in the early part of his innings but had de Villiers to usher him through and grew in confidence as the innings went on. He hit the only sixes in the South African innings, all off Thisara Perera. Two of them went down the ground, showing Miller's ability to hit into the V, and timed his burst well.

Miller scored 35 runs off the last two overs, including 18 off Malinga, to take South Africa to a total history says they can defend. Their bowlers will need to operate with the same miserliness Sri Lanka's did to keep them in the contest.

Source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-south-africa-2013/content/story/655329.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

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Correction: Walker Texas Ranger-House story

DALLAS ? In a story July 24 about a Dallas home for sale that appeared in episodes of "Walker, Texas Ranger," The Associated Press reported erroneously that actor Chuck Norris was an owner of the home. While he co-owned the home at one point with his brother, he was no longer an owner when the home was placed on the market.

A corrected version of the story is below:

'Walker, Texas Ranger' home hits market for $1.2M

Chuck Norris' former Dallas home, with space for roundhouse kicks, hits market for $1.2M

Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) ? Need space to practice roundhouse kicks and fist-enforced Texas justice? You're in luck: The spacious Dallas home once owned by Chuck Norris, complete with a gym featuring memorabilia from his "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, is on the market.

The Mediterranean ranch-style home in the tony Dallas neighborhood of Northwood Hills also was the on-screen residence of Cordell Walker, the roundhouse-kicking Texas Ranger who battled villainy at every turn.

Norris portrayed Walker in the CBS series that ran for eight seasons. It ended in 2001, but lives on in syndication. Portions of the series were shot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The 7,362-square-foot home is listed for $1.2 million. Along with the weight room, it's listed as having four bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and a theater. There's also a separate building that served as a studio for the filming of "Walker, Texas Ranger," as well as other Norris productions, according to listing agent Rogers Healy.

Norris co-owned the property at one time with his brother, Aaron Norris, who now is the owner along with his wife.

Healy said a handful of "qualified buyers" have toured the home since it was listed.

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Flow restrictors may reduce young children's accidental ingestion of liquid medications

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Over 500,000 calls are made to poison control centers each year after accidental ingestion of medications by young children, and the number of emergency department visits for unsupervised medication ingestions is rising. In a new study, researchers studied whether adding flow restrictors to bottles can limit the amount of liquid medication a child could access even if child-resistant caps are missing or improperly closed.

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Paris Hilton Drops Hints About New Album On Twitter

Paris Hilton will attempt to take the music world by storm once again.

The socialite and budding singer is hoping that people will take her second musical endeavor a bit more seriously than they did the first time around. Hilton is set to release her next collection of songs at some point later this year.

The singer dropped hints about her new album on Twitter earlier this week. Paris Hilton tweeted that she was currently shooting a video for the new tune Good Time on Tuesday (July 24).

In order to keep the buzz going, she posted on Friday (July 26) that she was preparing to shoot a cover for the new album. She even posted a photo from the session on Instagram. However, the image doesn?t give fans any insight into what her new tunes will sound like.

Much to the surprise of just about everyone on the planet, Hilton recently signed with the folks at Cash Money. Although it?s clear that she?s about to drop something on the masses in the coming months, a release date has not been set as of this writing.

Hilton?s first album, the aptly-titled Paris, was released by Warner Bros. back in 2006. The disc garnered a fair amount of attention, though not for the reasons she probably intended. The album has only sold approximately 198,000 copies to-date. Cash Money is no doubt hoping for stronger sales from her sophomore effort.

Despite the constant jokes at her expense, the reviews for her debut weren?t entirely bad. Slant Magazine?s review of Paris probably sums it up best.

?What?s most surprising about Paris?s album is that it?s really not all that bad; released by any other, ahem, artist, it would likely earn better notices than recent albums by the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, or Ashlee Simpson?not that that?s really saying much,? the publication explained.

Here?s a few of the 32-year-old heiress? tweets regarding her new effort.

Are you looking forward to the new album from Paris Hilton?

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Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/870854/paris-hilton-drops-hints-about-new-album-on-twitter/

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Harvest of Rocky Ford cantaloupes gets under way

Rocky Ford cantaloupes on sale at King Soopers at the intersection of Leetsdale Drive and South Cherry Street in Glendale, Colo., in this 2012 file photo. (Stephen Mitchell, The Denver Post file)

ROCKY FORD, Colo.?Farmers are starting their harvest of Rocky Ford cantaloupes.

The Rocky Ford Growers Association says that when pickers headed to the fields Friday, they were getting a late start on the harvest. The association says growers thought they could start harvesting a week ago, but the fruit hadn't quite ripened due in part to the drought.

Rocky Ford growers were hurt by a listeria outbreak in 2011, even though the outbreak was traced to cantaloupes grown 90 miles away. The region's farmers collectively planted a small crop the following year.

The growers association says the 550 acres of Rocky Ford cantaloupes that farmers planted this year is more than double the acreage planted last year, but it's still not at capacity due to a continuing drought.

Source: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23735668/harvest-rocky-ford-cantaloupes-gets-under-way?source=rss

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The Outcasters; Third generation

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