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Max Scherzer becomes first pitcher this season with 15-strikeout game

For the first time in over a year, a major-league pitcher has put together a 15-strikeout game. And it's Max Scherzer of the Tigers.

Eugene Volokh, U.C.L.A. Professor, Makes a Case for Google as Publisher

A law professor, Eugene Volokh, argues in a paper that Google is a publisher, with First Amendment protection. But sometimes it benefits Google to be seen as a mere connector.

U.C.L.A. Professor Makes a Case for Google as Publisher

A law professor, Eugene Volokh, argues in a paper that Google is a publisher, with First Amendment protection. But sometimes it benefits Google to be seen as a mere connector.

Newsweek cover: Obama ‘first gay president’

It won't be nearly as controversial as Time magazine's breastfeeding cover, but Newsweek's May 21 issue declares Barack Obama the country's "first gay president." The accompanying cover story was written by Andrew Sullivan, the popular--and openly gay--political blogger. The magazine even gives the commander-in-chief a rainbow halo. Obama, Sullivan writes, "had to discover his black [...]

Lance Berkman lands on DL, Matt Adams headed to majors

Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman is back on the disabled list after leaving Saturday's game with the Dodgers with a knee injury. Sunday, the Cardinals officially announced the roster move, with Matt Adams being called up as a corresponding move.