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Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 6:07 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people. The group also accused the sheriff of ordering some immigration patrols not based on reports of crime but rather on letters and emails from Arizonans who complained about people with dark skin congregating in an area or speaking Spanish. The sheriff, known for jailing inmates in tents and making prisoners wear pink underwear, started doing immigration enforcement six years as Arizona voters grew frustrated with the state's role as the nation's busiest illegal entryway.

Yankees' Teixeira to play in minors on Wednesday Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:57 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 (AP) — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Teixeira, eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list on May 30, didn't rule out rejoining the Yankees next weekend. With Girardi watching, the All-Star took part in an extensive simulated game with infielder Kevin Youkilis, who is out with a sore back. The Yankees activated right-hander Ivan Nova, who had been on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps injury, and moved him from the rotation to the bullpen. While saying he's not a bullpen pitcher, Nova said he rather be a big league reliever than start at Triple-A. [] baseman Alex Rodriguez, coming back from hip surgery in January, continues fielding grounders and hitting in an indoor cage as he wraps up his third week of on-field work. Reliever Joba Chamberlain, sidelined by a right oblique strain, said he is scheduled to throw two innings out of the bullpen Saturday in his second extended spring training game.

Third term begins for Ecuador's President Correa Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:55 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 [] term begins for Ecuador's President Correa Latin America's news media, meanwhile, "daily violates the most elemental notions of objectivity and journalistic ethic," Correa said in remarks before visiting dignitaries including the presidents of Chile, Colombia, Haiti, Costa Rica, Georgia, Bolivia and Venezuela. Correa could face trouble, however, if oil prices fall amid flagging global demand, as some economists predict, and if he does not attract more foreign investment, especially in the mining sector, which he is only beginning to develop amid resistance from indigenous groups.

Cornet, Hradecka reach final in Strasbourg Cornet broke the Canadian teenager twice in the last set and saved six break points in the clay-court, warm-up tournament for the French Open. Earlier Friday, Pennetta defeated Misaki Doi of Japan 7-5, 6-3, and Hradecka downed Johanna Larsson of Sweden 7-5, 6-3 in quarterfinals postponed because of the rain Thursday.

Friday's Scores Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 5:57 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 Boy's BaseballDivision IRegion 1-CantonDistrict SemifinalBrunswick 7, Twinsburg 1 Can. Glenoak 5, Uniontown Lake 0 Hudson 3, Medina Highland 2 Mayfield 4, Willoughby S. 1 Mentor 3, Painesville Riverside 0 N. Can. Hoover 7, Massillon Perry 1