By Audrey McAvoy and Haven Daley | Associated Press HONOLULU — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being pierced by aerial bombs. That makes the now 101-year-old somewhat of a celebrity, especially on the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941,…
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By Andrew Dalton and Alicia Rancilio | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Kirstie Alley, who won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred in films including “Look Who’s Talking,” died Monday. She was 71. Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post…
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A new legislative session has dawned in Sacramento which means lawmakers on either side of the aisle in either chamber will have a laundry list of priorities they wish to champion. This year, however, there is a topic de jour driving lawmakers’ work in the Capitol — setting penalties for big oil companies that raised…
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, including an 18-foot step-back jumper with 1.4 seconds left, to lift the Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in his return from a right ankle sprain. Paul George also came back from a strained hamstring…
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This week’s Orange County high school boys basketball rankings. BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 25 (Records through Sunday, Dec. 4) Notable this week: Canyon, the No. 1 team in the preseason rankings, remains in the top spot, ahead of No. 2 Mater Dei. … The rankings have been expanded to 25 teams for the rest of the…
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The calendar has kicked over to December – five days into the month – and the hockey team has managed to scratch out six wins this season. This isn’t only about the Anaheim Ducks but also holds true for their top minor-league affiliate, the struggling AHL San Diego Gulls. Angst, it seems, extends down the…
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Michael Avenatti, the high-profile civil attorney who gained fame and widespread cable-news exposure criticizing former President Donald Trump, was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 5, to 14 years in prison for stealing more than $10 million in settlement funds that should have gone to former clients. U.S. District Judge James V. Selna, during a hearing at…
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has entered the transfer portal after an up-and-down two seasons as the starter, the school confirmed Monday. Uiagalelei was replaced after two series in Saturday’s 39-10 win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, and coach Dabo Swinney already has announced freshman Cade Klubnik will…
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Restaurant chains that sell branded merchandise are a reliable source for ideas when the gift-giving season rolls around, at least for white elephant exchanges, gag gifts and ugly sweater contests. This year’s crop includes tiki loungewear, seafood tree ornaments and a burrito blanket. In-N-Out Burger has a new ugly Christmas sweater in its merchandise collection.(Photo…
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Without displaying any physical artifacts, the “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” exhibition uses modern technology to tell an ancient story and takes guests on a trip into the Egyptian afterlife. “This is a celebration and a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, which a lot of people say…
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