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Sting, Billy Joel attend Songwriters Hall of Fame, where Elton John, Aerosmith, more inducted
• NEW YORK (AP) -- Sting performed in honor of Elton John, Billy Joel sang snippets of Foreigner's hits when introducing the band and Smokey Robinson debuted part of a new song he wrote about Berry Gordy.
• The 44th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony was full of star power that included Alison Krauss, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Nickelback, Petula Clark, Wiz Khalifa, Jordin Sparks and a video message from Bill Clinton.
• Tyler, Perry, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Holly Knight, JD Souther and Tony Hatch were inducted Thursday into the Songwriters Hall 2013 class in New York City.
• John and writing partner Bernie Taupin received the Johnny Mercer award, and Sting kicked off the night with a performance of "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." Sting also called John and Taupin "my two heroes."
• John, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall in 1992, said songwriting is often taken for granted.
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LeBron James scores 33 points, Heat beat Spurs 109-93 in Game 4 to tie NBA Finals
• SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room.
• "The death of the Big Three was overrated," he said.
• Sure was. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his three prized players, are just fine.
• So are the Heat's championship hopes.
• Riding big performances from their three All-Stars, the Heat tied the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Game 4.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
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• Today is Friday, June 14, the 165th day of 2013. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day.
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