Arnold Palmer, golf legend, dies at 87

Source: Yahoo Sports

The right man at the right time, Arnold Palmer transformed an entire sport and, along the way, became an American legend. Palmer, one of the most famous athletes on the planet and a friend to presidents, kings, and movie stars, died Sunday at the age of 87.

Palmer, the son of a Pennsylvania country club greenskeeper, learned the sport of golf as a youth and perfected his game while at Wake Forest. He turned pro in 1955, winning a tournament in his first year as a professional, and three years later won the Masters.

Six of Palmer’s seven major wins came in a short period, from 1960 to 1964, but that happened to be the exact moment when televised sports first became a national obsession. Palmer’s good looks, humble origins, cheerful demeanor and on-course success combined to make him an early favorite of viewing audiences, and “Arnie’s Army” turned out in force wherever he played.

Palmer’s battles with Jack Nicklaus were instant legend, a rivalry that blossomed into a friendship lasting more than half a century. Along with Gary Player, the men created the foundation for modern golf, and remained connected, visible and vibrant long after their playing days were done.

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U.S. Navy Officer Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lin Accused of Espionage: Officials

Source: NBC News

A U.S. Navy officer has been charged with supplying a foreign nation with state secrets relating to America's national security.

The suspect faces multiple charges of espionage, alleging he communicated "secret information relating to the national defense [of the U.S.] to a representative of a foreign government."

"I ALWAYS DREAMED ABOUT COMING TO AMERICA"
This information was supplied "with intent or reason to believe it would be used to the advantage of a foreign nation," according to the military charge sheet.

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