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MUMBAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Indian federal bond yields traded at their highest levels in three weeks on Tuesday, on concerns about measures policymakers could take to rein in inflation from 3-½year highs.
* At 9:10 a.m. (0340 GMT), the 10-year benchmark yield <IN079917G=CC> was at 7.94 percent, its highest since end-April and one basis point above Friday’s close. Markets were closed on Monday for a holiday.
* Data on Friday showed annual inflation at 7.83 percent on May 3, a 3-½year high and the provisional rate for March 8 was revised up to 7.78 percent from 5.92 percent. See [ID:nDEL225302]
* The central bank is selling 40 billion rupees of bills worth of bills on Wednesday and the government is selling 100 billion rupees of bonds on Friday. (Reporting by Anurag Joshi; Editing by Harish Nambiar)

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A big American Idol dominates a night crowded with unscripted offerings, some of which are frivolous and some of which aren’t.
Stuff to watch or record
American Idol: The second annual Idol Gives Back episode, a concert to raise awareness of and to benefit various U.S. and international charities, is so big that all of it won’t fit in Fox’s usual two-hour prime time. It starts a half-hour early and is scheduled to include appearances by Idol alums Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, and celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and way too many other people to mention here. 6:30 p.m., KDFW/Channel 4
Big Brother: ‘Til Death Do Us Part: The “houseguests” have been trying to get James, the kid with the pink Mohawk (which sometimes looks really furry), out of the BB house for weeks — he even was evicted once, then came back, because of a controversial “twist.” He’s on the block again tonight, along with the relatively easygoing Sharon, so it isn’t looking good for James. 7 p.m., KTVT/Channel 11
America’s Next Top Model: The semi-obligatory clip show includes some unseen footage from this “cycle,” which for some of us — ahem! — would be every episode. If you’re not a regular ANTM watcher and you need some bait, here it is: “New York City firefighters [practice] their runway struts and [contestants have] wrestling matches.” 7 p.m., KDAF/Channel 33
Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist: As the 50th anniversary of Van Cliburn’s victory at the first International Tchaikovsky Competition approaches, KERA airs this profile of the Fort Worth-based pianist. Dan Rather narrates the program, which includes interviews with opera stars Marilyn Horne and Leontyne Price, and footage from a 1994 tour. 8 p.m., KERA/Channel 13
Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious: With new episodes of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill about to come to Mondays for a soapy double bill, Girlicious moves to Wednesday to make room. Tonight, the remaining contestants film a video during a sailing expedition, and yeah, that put thoughts of Duran Duran’s Rio video in my head, too. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just count your blessings.) 8 p.m., KDAF/Channel 33

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“CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF”: 8 p.m. April 20, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams. Story of a couple poised to inherit the largest plantation in the Mississippi Delta. He is confined, by injury, to the bedroom of his family estate. His bride is determined to win the family fortune. Tickets: $32.50, $37.50, $42.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountarts.com.
“CLOSER”: through May 10, Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Patrick Marber’s controversial and provocative play about love and sex in the 21st Century. Not appropriate for younger or more sensitive audience members. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students at 630-897-9496 or www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.
“DROOD”: through April 12, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Family-friendly mystery by Rupert Holmes. Presented by Noble Fool Theatricals. John Jasper, the “Jekyll-and-Hyde” choirmaster, is in love with his student, Rosa Bud, who is engaged to Jasper’s nephew, Edwin Drood. When Drood is discovered missing, suspicions surface as to whether Drood has been murdered. The audience will help determine the story ending. Schedule: 8 p.m. Friday, 5 & 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $27, $38. Dinner show packages: $49, $60. Tickets and information: 630-584-6342; any Ticketmaster location or www.ticketmaster.com.
“LATE NITE CATECHISM”: through May 31, Preservation Hall Studio Theater at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Noble Fool theatricals comedy presentation featuring Lisa Braatz as Sister, the wisecracking, lovable nun. Schedule: 6 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27 with dinner packages from $49. Tickets and information: 630-584-6342; any Ticketmaster location or www.ticketmaster.com.
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 7:30 p.m. April 17-19, Dundee-Crown High School auditorium, 1 Charger Country Drive, Carpentersville. Story of the con man salesman, Harold Hill, who fools everybody but the intelligent town librarian, Marian Paroo. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 seniors and students available at the door. Tickets and information: 847-275-6995.

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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) - It was a wet and muggy start as thousands laced up for the 31st Annual Statesman Capitol 10K Run.
Thousands trekked through downtown Austin for the 6.2 mile race Sunday morning.
For one three-time participant, the race is significant because it offers a sense of freedom.
“Normally everyday life in a chair it's confining trying to find accessible places,” said Melanie Holder.
The Capitol 10K is the largest race in Texas. All of the proceeds benefit the University Medical Center At Brackenridge.

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