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Ronaldo Damus helped lead Orange County Soccer Club to last season’s USL Championship final. The Haitian international scored 18 goals in all competitions and was the MVP in the finals, scoring two goals. Damus, 22, is taking the next step in his career as he was transferred Thursday to GIF Sundsvall in the Swedish top…
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By Angela Dewan | CNN Western leaders and security agencies are spending huge amounts of resources on getting into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s head. It’s a futile exercise — at times when the West has thought Russia’s war in Ukraine might be losing steam, Putin has doubled down, sending his forces to bomb maternity hospitals…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Just about a year ago, Ty Buttrey admitted something that many people couldn’t understand. He said that playing major league baseball — a dream job for millions — wasn’t fun for him anymore. He said he lacked the passion required to be a big league pitcher, so he walked away. Now, Buttrey…
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By Zeke Miller and Lisa Mascaro | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met virtually Thursday with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin after the visiting leader’s positive test for COVID-19 scrambled plans to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the White House. “I’m really deeply sorry for the inconvenience that we have to meet virtually…
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I don’t consider myself a competitive person, but when Victoria Levin of Anaheim and I tied for first place in a cooking contest a few years back, I had to get her recipe. I’ve been getting “wows” for it ever since. The occasion was a Chocolate Fantasy luncheon held at Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton,…
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By SALLY HO | Associated Press U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu – a former political refugee – were among those targeted in a spying operation that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the elder Liu said late Wednesday. Arthur Liu of Richmond, California, told The…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels are getting some relief help. Archie Bradley agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.75-million deal with the Angels, according to multiple reports Thursday. The team has not confirmed the deal, which would bring a consistent relief pitcher to the back end of the Angels bullpen. Bradley, 29, posted a 3.71…
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It’s hard to recall a better piece of fish lately than the roasted sea bass at Detention, the restaurant formerly known as Playground in downtown Santa Ana. The skin is crisp and delicate, like a micro layer of chicharron. The flesh underneath feels supple and fatty, it’s flavor unexpectedly mild but also beautifully focused. And…
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Legendary Disneyland cast member Maynard Smith has announced his retirement, after 28 years working attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and more. He has become well known over the years for his comic impressions and antics, to the point that sometimes visitors seek him out at whichever post he happens to be working. In…
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