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• Temple, known in her other life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night at her home near San Francisco at age 85. The cause of death was not disclosed.
• Margaret O'Brien, a fellow child star during the same era, reminisced about her unique bond with Black. The "Meet Me in St. Louis" actress said she and Black were able to communicate about an experience "that we couldn't share with others."
• "Although there were periods of time that we would not be able to speak, we exchanged Christmas cards every year and tried to keep in touch," said O'Brien. "It has hit me hard to think that she isn't going to be available to call on for advice or a cheerful word. I, as so many others, will miss her."
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Wire to wire: Sky the wire fox terrier wins best in show at Westminster, is America's top dog

• NEW YORK (AP) -- The bloodhound drew the loudest cheers. The Portie came with presidential connections. And the Irish water spaniel tried to earn another win for Seattle in the Super Bowl -- of dogs, that is.
• A little wire fox terrier called Sky stood in their way.
• The 5-year-old Sky won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night, finishing off a season in which she was ranked the nation's No. 1 dog.
• Handler Gabriel Rangel scooped up Sky in one arm after she was picked as America's top dog. He kissed judge Betty Regina Leininger's hand as the title was awarded inside a nearly full Madison Square Garden.
• Rangel may've learned that trick from his dog.

Today in History
The Associated Press


• Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2014. There are 322 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:
On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in present-day Larue County, Ky.

On this date:
In 1554, Lady Jane Grey, who'd claimed the throne of England for nine days, and

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