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Rapper Kanye West scuffles with paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport

• LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Police were investigating a scuffle Friday between rapper Kanye West and a cameraman at Los Angeles International Airport, where paparazzi have been known to spend time in hopes of snapping shots of celebrities.
• Numerous witnesses were interviewed about the afternoon incident to compile a report for detectives to investigate, LAX Police Sgt. Steve Savala said.
• TMZ posted a video (http://tmz.me/1dKOufQ) of the tussle, showing West being thronged by cameras while trying to get into a white Mercedes Benz waiting curbside.
• As flashbulbs illuminate his face, West accuses the paparazzi of trying to provoke him "so I have to pay you, like, $250,000." He then lunges at a photographer's camera and tries to wrestle it away.
• West has had similar run-ins with paparazzi at LAX before, trading barbs with photographers who follow his every move.
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Start stretching: Fun-loving Jimenez on top at Muirfield, but plenty of contenders in pursuit

• GULLANE, Scotland (AP) -- Miguel Angel Jimenez isn't about to change things up just because he's leading the British Open.
• Bring on the red wine, the cigars, the fine dining.
• And don't forget his rather unique stretching routine.
• "I keep elastic and flexible," the fun-loving Spaniard said from his position atop the leaderboard at baked-out Muirfield.
• Again showing how much experience matters at golf's oldest major championship, Jimenez scrambled for an even-par 71 on Friday that was good enough to lead at the midway point.

Today in History
The Associated Press


• Today is Saturday, July 20, the 201st day of 2013. There are 164 days left in the year.

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