By DAMIAN J. TROISE NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday as investors cheered a strong set of quarterly results from Macy’s and other retailers. The S&P 500 rose 2.1% as of 12:38 p.m. Eastern and is solidly in the green for the week following a choppy few…
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By LYNN ELBER | AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres brought her nearly two-decade daytime talk show to an end Thursday with a celebrity lovefest and a forceful assertion of her achievement as a gay woman daring to be herself. DeGeneres and guests Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish and Pink shared memories and affection…
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The Disneyland Resort has closed one of its most popular attractions indefinitely after what appeared to be smoke coming out of one of its cars. Radiator Springs Racers, the centerpiece of the Disney California Adventure Park’s Cars Land, was closed late Tuesday for investigation after witnesses said they saw smoke coming out of one of…
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By RICARDO MAZALAN and ELENA BECATOROS KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products due…
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Beckman High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Wednesday, May 25, at Northrup Stadium. The commencement featured cheering families and smiling grads as the seniors marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures. A graduate celebrates after they call her name during the Beckman High School graduation…
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LOS ANGELES — Actor Ray Liotta, best known for his leading role in Martin Scorsese’s mob classic “Goodfellas,” died in his sleep Thursday while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. Liotta, 67, was filming a movie titled “Dangerous Waters.” There was no immediate word on a cause of death. A New Jersey native, Liotta…
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An interesting timeline underlies the unexpected resignation of Jim Elsasser as superintendent of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District after just 18 months at the helm. Elsasser will return to the Claremont Unified School District following the resignation of his successor, Jeff Wilson, who served only one year. Wilson was hired May 6, 2021, on…
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The Texas shooter was, according to early reports, armed with an “AR-15” style weapon and a handgun. The “AR” is for Armalite — not assault rifle — the name of the company which manufactured the original AR-15. The manufacturing rights for AR-15s were eventually sold to Colt, which sold a version to the U.S. military…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Friday May 27, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
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Celebrated for their accomplishments in their respective fields and their service and support of the university, Cal State Fullerton recognized four alumni and one honorary alumna as the 2022 Vision & Visionaries award recipients. Established in 1994 and in its 25th year, the awards are the highest honors presented by CSUF to alumni and community…
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