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Shy podcaster helped police crack California cold case
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) – Chris Lambert would like to get back to making music but he can’t seem to stop chasing a ghost that has haunted him for nearly 25 years. A billboard on the side of the road on California’s Central Coast led him on a detour three years ago from his career…
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Dodgers gather at Jackie Robinson statue to pay respects
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) – Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers started Jackie Robinson Day, several hours before Thursday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies, with a private tribute to the Hall of Famer and civil rights advocate. Wearing their No. 42 jerseys in honor of the Brooklyn Dodgers great, on-field personnel and…
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Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book
[ad_1] LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor’s apartment is writing a book. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and another officer fired shots that hit Taylor during the March 13, 2020, narcotics raid. Mattingly was shot in the leg by Taylor’s boyfriend.…
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Browns join NFL teams saying they’ll skip offseason workouts
[ad_1] CLEVELAND (AP) – Following the guidance and advice of Browns center and NFL Players Association President JC Tretter, Cleveland’s players joined a growing list of teams vowing to skip voluntary in-person workouts this offseason. The Browns followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and New…
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Cubs’ Tepera suspended for 3 games, manager Ross 1 by MLB
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) – Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera was suspended for three games on Thursday by Major League Baseball, which concluded he intentionally threw at Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff this week. Tepera appealed the penalty handed down by MLB senior vice president for on-field operations Michael Hill. Tepera, who also was fined, will not…
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Gucci celebrates 100 years with Michele’s ‘Aria’ collection
[ad_1] MILAN (AP) – Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is celebrating the fashion house’s 100th anniversary this year, giving historic sweep to a collection unveiled virtually Thursday that embraced its equestrian heritage, borrowed references from the Tom Ford-era and outright stole from the French brand Balenciaga. “Gucci was born under some kind of constellation, because…
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Team Biden fumbles COVID-19 relief for theaters, concert hall operators
[ad_1] Theaters and music venues that still can’t reopen because of COVID-19 are searching for answers from the Biden administration a week after a new relief program was shut down almost immediately after it went live. The Small Business Administration decided to open applications for the program despite red flags from an agency watchdog and…
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Livers not returning for extra year with Michigan
[ad_1] ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Michigan senior Isaiah Livers is not returning for an extra year of eligibility. A team spokesman confirmed Livers’ decision Thursday. At this point, guard Eli Brooks is the only Michigan player expected to take advantage of the extra year that the NCAA is allowing because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Sketch mocking Chinese launches racism debate in Italy
[ad_1] MILAN (AP) – A sketch on a popular Italian TV show mocking Chinese people has launched a debate about racism, and satire, in Italy. While Asian and Black people took to social media to share their experiences with racism growing up in Italy, including how it can be fomented by satire, the TV hosts…
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List of guests attending the funeral of Prince Philip
[ad_1] LONDON (AP) – Here is the full list of guests who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. 1. Queen Elizabeth II 2. Prince Charles 3. Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall 4. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge 5. Duchess of Cambridge 6. Prince Harry,…