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Melissa Majchrzak/APJohn Tortorella and the Vegas Golden Knights are off to the second round of the NHL plays after pushing aside the pesky Utah Mammoth. Vegas ground out three straight victories to finish off the Mammoth, winning 5-1 in Game 6 after consecutive overtime wins. -
Wilfredo Lee/APSpirit Airlines has ended its 34-year run, closing the chapter on a discount carrier that reshaped U.S. air travel. Once known for bright yellow planes and deeply discounted fares, the airline announced early Saturday it had shut down after its final flight from Detroit landed in Dallas.
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