What is the best driver? Every round of golf begins the same way: the golfer stands on the first tee with a driver in hand. Drivers are the longest hitting clubs in a golfer’s bag and make a big impact on the final score. Hitting the ball far off the tee is an advantage, but hitting…
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By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. The White House is optimistic that peace is within reach even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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By DAVID McHUGH, LORNE COOK and EMMA BURROWS, Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv’s European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and use the money to compensate Ukraine, support its military and help rebuild shattered homes and towns. For now, the…
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TOKYO — The Dodgers had few questions to resolve during their spring runup to the Tokyo Series. The decision that Hyeseong Kim was not ready for major-league pitching and would start the season in Triple-A actually created two – how would the Dodgers divide playing time at second base and in center field? Tommy Edman…
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By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released Tuesday without any redactions, making good on a promise he made during his campaign. Trump told reporters Monday that his administration will be releasing 80,000 files, though it’s not…
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By WAFAA SHURAFA, JOSEF FEDERMAN and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite…
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LOS ANGELES — Among the 14 teammates JJ Redick had during his last season playing for the Clippers in 2016-17, just two were active NBA players as of the Lakers’ Monday home game against the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan, who has been a backup center for the Denver Nuggets for the last three seasons,…
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Lakers star Luka Doncic drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle defends during the second half on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul shoots as Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday,…
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TORRANCE — Police in Torrance on Monday said they arrested rocker Wes Scantlin of the band Puddle of Mudd last week on suspicion of domestic violence and drug possession. FILE – This July 26, 2015 photo provided by the Renville County Jail shows Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin, who had been pulled over and…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Teagan O’Dell captured the 200-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly and Bennett Korner won the 200 individual medley as Santa Margarita’s girls and boys claimed team titles in their debut at the Mt. SAC Winterfest Championships on Saturday. The Cal-bound O’Dell blazed a time…
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