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Metro-North: Connecticut train outage expected for days

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Tens of thousands of commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash.

Indians get to King Felix early in 6-0 win

Mariners lose third straight in Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Fearless Jacq wins Belmont's Miss Otis Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fearless Jacq drew off to a 234 length win over Fab Flowers over a rain-soften turf course Sunday in the $85,000 Miss Otis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park.

Johnny Gray races to 3rd victory of the season

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals to regain the Funny Car points lead.

Mark Anderson wins Web.com Tour event

GREER, S.C. (AP) -- Former South Carolina player Mark Anderson won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 at the Thornblade Club for a five-stroke victory.

Gemmell, Anderson win US 5k open water swim titles

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) -- Andrew Gemmell and Haley Anderson have won the 5-kilometer races at the U.S. open water national championships to earn berths at this summer's world meet in Barcelona, Spain.

Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRI exams Monday.

Smoldering Beauty wins Monmouth Park feature

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Smoldering Beauty took the early lead and ran off to an easy win in the $44,000 allowance feature at Monmouth Park on Sunday, beating Heir Storm by 534 lengths.

In Our View: Together Again

County, CREDC restore relationship; now flex the power of that teamwork

Clark County commissioners (specifically David Madore and Tom Mielke) and directors of the Columbia River Economic Development Council have decided to patch up a relationship that should not have been severed in the first place. This is good news for everyone in the county because, as we editorialized on March 8, "both the economic development experts and the county leaders are instrumental in the crucial campaign to create jobs in our community."

John Laird: Geezers, grouches, gay marriage and going in circles

Notes, quotes and anecdotes while wondering how Don Benton plans to pay for and build a bistate third bridge without the other state's permission:

Controversy over coal exports stirs up debate

Arguments for, against terminals are presented

Will: Visions of Watergate

"He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavored to … cause, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, income tax audits or other income tax investigations to be initiated or conducted in a discriminatory manner."-- Article 2, Section 1, Articles of Impeachment

Death notices

A daily list of death notices

RevitalizeWA: 'The new economy is the Main Street economy'

People at conference in Vancouver heard that message, then saw how it plays out here

A long-vacant lot near Esther Short Park is a place of pride for downtown Vancouver boosters.

Strictly Business: Asking the big questions

It's a reflection of the Port of Vancouver's desire to do the right thing that it held a public workshop last week to discuss how to handle crude oil safely, including how to clean up potential oil spills in the Columbia River.