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Radlett GPs barred from taking control of county's healthcare
A Radlett doctors' surgery has expressed disappointment that it has been barred from becoming an independent body under incoming NHS reforms.

Solomon: Baylor savors unparalleled year in all sports
Solomon: Baylor savors unparalleled year in all sports Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:41 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 Winning a Heisman, multiple Big 12 and national championships, a bowl game victory and having all 19 sports reach postseason competition is an ...

London 2012 Olympic torch relay starts in Britain
Sailor Ben Ainslie was the first torchbearer as the Olympic flame began its 70-day journey around Britain and Ireland on Saturday ahead of the 2012 London Games.

Venus Williams, Andy Murray Two Players Battling for London Olympics
When the 2012 London Olympics get going this summer, there will be hundreds of stories of triumph over adversity and drive pushing athletes to the edge of human ability. Most of the best stories come from the sports that don't have big professional ties, but some of the pros offer us inspiration as well.

Lightning Liu strikes Olympic form for 110m hurdles
China's Liu Xiang put himself in pole position for the Olympic 110m hurdles Saturday as he beat the world outdoor and indoor champions with a season-leading 12.97sec at the Shanghai Diamond League meet.

Olympic flame arrives in Britain
ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION CULDROSE, England (AP) Even the wind cooperated Friday at this normally blustery naval station, remaining calm as David Beckham lit a celebratory cauldron and signaled the start of the 2012 London Olympics torch relay.