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The Kansas Jayhawks, who staged the biggest comeback in NCAA men’s basketball history to win the national championship over North Carolina last week, were not the only March Madness record-setters. In Illinois, sports bettors legally wagered a record $278.4 million during the men’s tournament this year, according to revenue totals released Tuesday by the Illinois…
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By The Associated Press FORT IRWIN, Calif. __ U.S. Army trainers are using lessons learned from the Russian war against Ukraine as they prepare soldiers for future fights against a major adversary. The role-players in this month’s exercise at a training center in California’s Mojave Desert speak Russian and the enemy force is using a…
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Lucky number eleven? The Knicks draft lottery position moved up a spot and is set at No. 11 after the Clippers lost Friday night to the Pelicans in the final play-in game. It means the Knicks have a two percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick and a decent 9.4% chance of cracking the…
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A touching ceremony that honored the Mets’ greatest player of all time. A raucous crowd on its feet and applauding during manager and player introductions for a club that revamped its roster, significantly increased its payroll and made itself a true contender. A ferocious starting pitcher stepping on the Diamondbacks’ necks. A powerful Mets lineup…
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Breed: German shepherd Age: 18 months Gender: Neutered male Kuzco is becoming a well mannered, fun (Courtesy of Dogma Pet Portraits) Kuzco’s story: This young man is searching for love and stability. He came to German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County with no manners but is turning into a happy adolescent. He has had professional…
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“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in…
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According to the latest statewide survey from the Public Policy Institute of California, 64% of all adults say homelessness is a big problem in their part of the state. Among likely voters, it’s 67%. So it’s no surprise that in an election year, less than a month before ballots mail out to voters for the…
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The Inland Empire has lost an important scholar and activist. Armando Navarro, a retired UC Riverside ethnic studies professor, passed away from a heart attack on March 25, 2022. He was 80. Navarro, professor emeritus in the Department of Ethnic Studies at UCR, was a trained political scientist — he obtained a Ph.D. in political…
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Breed: Boxer mix Age: 1 year Gender: Neutered male Size: 40 pounds Henry’s story: Henry came from a crowded animal shelter to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, which stepped up and brought some of the dogs to its facility. Henry is small for a boxer mix, but he has all of a boxer’s traits.…
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Huntington Beach is dubbed Surf City. Dana Point has its rich surf history. San Clemente is known for its buffet of world-class waves. But could Orange County’s next hot surf spot be inland in a town known for its agricultural and equestrian heritage? A proposal was presented on Friday, April 15, for what would be…
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