Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AL BEHRMAN/AP Photo)

Grilli blows save, Pirates lose to Reds 2-1 in 13

9:32 PM - The Pittsburgh Pirates ended Mat Latos' streak of 21 starts without a loss by shutting out the Reds in the second game of their series. With another shutout within reach, they had one of their own pitching streaks busted.

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Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases
In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening.

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Protest calls for separate oversight of recreational, medicinal pot
The agency overseeing Washington’s new recreational marijuana market might also be tasked with crafting new regulations for medical cannabis in the state — an idea that drew opposition Wednesday from demonstrators at the state Capitol.

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The Army plans to build a $33.6 million National Guard readiness center in Pierce County that would handle some training exercises once performed at the historic Tacoma Armory, three South Sound congressmen announced Wednesday.

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