By JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Fearful that the kidnappers might sever another finger from their hostage or worse, the French police commander ordered his officers — with a radioed “Go” command — to raid the house where he suspected that the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur was being held. Fabrice Gardon,…
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By MICHAEL WARREN Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls. In prayer walks, self-defense classes, marches and speeches at state capitols, they are pushing for better cooperation among law enforcement agencies to find missing people and solve…
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Orange County nonprofits looking to expand their reach into the community can tap a $10 million grant program from the Samueli Foundation. The new Breakaway and Build OC Funds were created after a project commissioned by the Samueli Foundation showed how much support is needed to help nonprofits in Orange County. The report, called the…
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While the NHL’s top teams pursue the Stanley Cup, the Ducks, who have the third-longest playoff drought in pro hockey, are on a different quest, one for a new head coach. Last month, they fired Greg Cronin with one year remaining on his deal, despite his presiding over the largest year-over-year improvement in the West…
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By BILL BARROW ATLANTA (AP) — It’s what one historian calls an “elaborate, clunky machine,” one that’s been fundamental to American democracy for more than two centuries. Related Articles Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD’s housing policies Trump…
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Rob Blake will not return to his position as general manager of the Kings next season, as he and the Kings have mutually agreed to part ways. Blake, 55, was a Hall of Fame defenseman for the Kings, later becoming their assistant GM after the departure of Ron Hextall in 2013 and then ascending to…
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky. Related Articles Status Update: $10 million in grants available to OC nonprofits Southern California business owners get creative as tariffs, surcharges hit Wall Street loses ground and oil prices tumble after OPEC+ says it will step up…
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MIAMI (AP) — Thirty-two people were safely rescued when a Lamborghini yacht began sinking off Miami Beach over the weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The 63-foot (19-meter) boat began taking on water off Monument Island late Saturday afternoon. Crews from the Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and marine patrol units from…
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Mother’s Day weekend is here and while it’s nice to take her to brunch or dinner, there are some moms out there who will want to do something besides just getting a meal. So for adult children looking to do something fun with mom, or young families who want to go out for the weekend,…
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he…
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