OMAHA, Neb. — LSU coach Jay Johnson remembered scanning the 64-team NCAA Tournament field when it was announced almost a month ago, and he had a premonition Florida would be the opponent if his team reached the College World Series finals. “You look at the bracket and you look on the other side, it’s like,…
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PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 was set to reopen to traffic Friday less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia shut down a heavily traveled stretch of the East Coast’s main north-south highway. Workers were putting the finishing touches on an interim six-lane roadway that will serve motorists during construction of a permanent bridge.…
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After selling out a headlining show to celebrate the Honda Center in Anaheim’s 30th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 9, No Doubt frontwoman and pop star Gwen Stefani dropped a new single, “True Babe,” on Friday, June 23. The song is Stefani’s first new release since 2021’s “Slow Clap,” featuring rapper Saweetie, and 2020’s “Let Me Reintroduce…
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The lines between American citizens and immigrants who live here, legally or not, just became a bit more blurred. The less distinct those lines, the less motivation immigrants have to learn American history and values while working toward full citizenship. The trend toward eliminating differences between citizens and others began in earnest in 2015, when…
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Q. I will be renewing my driver’s license next year. Do I need to inform the Department of Motor Vehicles that my natural hair color is no longer brown? I am now completely gray and while I can’t remember the last time I had to show my license to law enforcement, I might have to…
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PLAYA VISTA — The Clippers selected Kobe Brown, a strong wing player out of Missouri, with the final pick of the first round (No. 30 overall) of the NBA draft on Thursday night then added Miami guard Jordan Miller in the second round (No. 48 overall). At 6-foot-8 and 250 pounds, Brown not only can…
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As the weather heats up in Southern California, there’s nothing quite like sipping a cold, refreshing margarita. Today, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and it’s enjoyed in many different forms. Whether it’s on the rocks, frozen, or made with different flavors of tequila, the margarita remains a classic…
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Another Bruin is in the NBA. UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. was selected 18th overall by the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA draft on Thursday night. The 22-year-old, who was among the prospects in attendance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, was among the oldest of the available players, but that’s…
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The summertime blues are back. Blue whales, the world’s largest animal, are showing up in big numbers off the Southern California coast this season, a welcome return for ocean and wildlife enthusiasts who marvel at the massive sight of the endangered species just a few miles from shore, with sightings spanning from the South Bay…
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By now, most horse racing enthusiasts have heard the heartwarming tale involving Cody Dorman, afflicted with the rare genetic disorder Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, and Cody’s Wish, the horse named after the teenager. It’s a story that screams Hollywood, and it wouldn’t be surprising if someday there’s a movie depicting the connection between a boy and a…
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