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• The video, shot about a week ago, begins when one of the teens stands close to the soldier and dares him in broken Hebrew to call the Israeli police. The teen then moves even closer. The soldier says: "Listen, you better not do this again, do you understand?" He shoves the teen who says in Arabic, "Lower your hand." The soldier quickly raises and cocks his weapon a few inches from the Palestinian.
• Another young Palestinian suddenly appears behind the soldier who spins around with his rifle and calls out, "Hey." The first Palestinian tries to lead the second away from the soldier, who kicks at them.
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The next wave: Wall, Lillard might see more attention than ever in 2nd round of playoffs
• MIAMI (AP) -- John Wall was the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA draft. Damian Lillard hit perhaps the signature shot of the opening round of these playoffs.
• Within the game, both are already considered stars.
• Over the next couple weeks, casual fans might see why.
• Wall and Lillard will be on the biggest stages of their pro careers starting Monday, when the conference-semifinal round of the NBA playoffs gets underway. Major challenges await them both -- Wall and the Washington Wizards take on East No. 1 seed Indiana, while Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers face West No. 1 seed San Antonio.
• But if the first round was any indicator, neither will fail to embrace the spotlight that's coming their way.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
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• Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2014. There are 240 days left in the year.
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• Today's Highlight in History:
• On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated French occupying forces in the Battle of Puebla. (The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates Mexico's victory.)
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• On this date:
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