There aren’t many phrases that commonly show up in messaging from Democrats and Republicans alike in these highly partisan times. But recent statements from both GOP Rep. Darrell Issa and former Democratic Rep. Harley Rouda, from both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump all included this one: “common sense.” It makes sense, then,…
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After spending the past two days with the two finalists for the Miami Dolphins’ head coach position a decision, and offer to become the franchise’s 11th head coach and the fifth during Steve Ross’ 13-year tenure as owner, is expected shortly. San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who reportedly met with Ross and his…
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Tupac Shakur was one of the most important voices of his generation — a complicated rapper whose unapologetic and honest music drifted from violent and profane lyrics to heartfelt emotional tunes about equality, feminism and tributes to his mother. But he wasn’t just one of the leading voices in West Coast rap, he was also…
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The Chicago Bears have hired Richard Hightower to be their new special teams coordinator — the last of the three coordinators to be hired by new coach Matt Eberflus. Hightower has been the special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers for the past five seasons. He has 15 years of NFL experience, including a…
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By JOHN WAWROW BEIJING (AP) — Hilary Knight scored two first-period goals, Alex Cavallini stopped 12 shots, and the United States routed Switzerland 8-0 at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday in its final tune-up before facing arch-rival Canada. Kelly Pannek and Jesse Compher also scored twice for the Americans, who close Group A play against…
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Q: I have an avocado tree that is over 50 years old. It produces delicious fruit that I love to watch as they grow to maturity. However, over the years I’ve noticed that a portion of them (maybe 10-20%) stop growing & end up looking like small hot dogs. This occurs all over the tree,…
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Orange County’s celebrations of the Lunar New Year have been a kaleidoscope of color, tradition, pageantry and community. Saturday morning featured a parade in Westminster and a special Mass at the Our Lady of La Vang at the Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. Two Tet festivals continue Sunday, the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations-organized celebration…
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Since the beginning of our American republic, newspapers have played a critical role in checking the power of government. The founders understood that a free press was essential to informing the public about government overreach, which is why freedom of the press is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Technological advancements over the past three…
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Drivers stand next to their race cars in the infield after qualifying on the specially built quarter mile asphalt oval inside the Los Angeles Coliseum for the NASCAR Busch Light Clash in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Kyle Busch is the top qualifier going into race day. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley…
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By JOE REEDY Al Michaels finally gets to call a Super Bowl in Los Angeles and will tie the late Pat Summerall for the most by a lead announcer on television. The question everyone wants answered, though: Will this be Michaels’ final assignment for NBC? Michaels has been the lead announcer on “Sunday Night Football”…
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