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Dozens Dance Against A Tax In Olympia

Dozens Dance Against A Tax In Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Dozens of people danced salsa, swing and blues on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia to protest the taxing of dance venues.  The dancers were showing support for repealing a tax that targets venues that provide the opportunity to dance.  A measure sponsored by

Zumba teacher could get jail in prostitution case

Zumba teacher could get jail in prostitution case
By DAVID SHARPAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The dance instructor who used her Zumba fitness studio as a front for prostitution faces jail time after pleading guilty in a case that captivated a quiet seaside town known for its beaches and picturesque homes. The plea agreement, which calls

Maine Zumba teacher pleads guilty to prostitution

Maine Zumba teacher pleads guilty to prostitution
By DAVID SHARPAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A dance instructor accused of using her Zumba fitness studio as a front for prostitution pleaded guilty Friday to 20 counts in a scandal that captivated a quiet seaside town. The agreement that followed a second day of plea negotiations spares

Texas sex offenders in sight of rare policy win

Texas sex offenders in sight of rare policy win
By PAUL J. WEBERAssociated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Four convicted sex offenders huddled in a busy hallway at the Texas Capitol, congratulating each other for going public and testifying against a bill that would plaster their criminal past on their Facebook profiles. As expected, not everyone

BracketRacket: Dickie V and dolphins, oh my!

BracketRacket: Dickie V and dolphins, oh my!
By JOHN MARSHALLAP Basketball Writer Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA needs. Today's edition includes a social media bracket, a touching moment between competitors and a little dance called the Larranaga Shuffle. Oh, and we've got Dickie V and his

Gypsies flock to bridal fair as parents negotiate

Gypsies flock to bridal fair as parents negotiate
By GREGORY KATZAssociated Press STARA ZAGORA, Bulgaria (AP) - Donka Hristova lets her mother pull her skintight mini-dress a half-inch down her leg. Checking her makeup one last time, she joins her two younger sisters in a provocative dance. The Gypsy girl knows she has to look her best. She is,

BracketRacket: Zags, Ryan's Wiki and Geno is 59

BracketRacket: Zags, Ryan's Wiki and Geno is 59
By OSKAR GARCIAAssociated Press Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shop for all your NCAA tournament needs. Today, we say farewell to our first No. 1 seed and explain why Gonzaga's ouster was unusual compared to recent tournament history. We also check in with actor Josh Duhamel,

NCAA COVERAGE: The Slipper Is On The Other Foot

NCAA COVERAGE: The Slipper Is On The Other Foot
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- The proverbial shoe is now on the other foot.  Gonzaga practically coined the phrase "Cinderella Team" in NCAA Tournaments past, but there's a new mid-major conference team looking to take that mantle.  Fittingly enough, Wichita State will look to continue its

NCAA COVERAGE: The Slipper Is On The Other Foot

NCAA COVERAGE: The Slipper Is On The Other Foot
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- The proverbial shoe is now on the other foot.  Gonzaga practically coined the phrase "Cinderella Team" in NCAA Tournaments past, but there's a new mid-major conference team looking to take that mantle.  Fittingly enough, Wichita State will look to continue its