LOS ANGELES — Ben Casparius is asking for no favors, while letting it be known that he is willing to provide as many that are needed. The long man in the Dodgers’ bullpen is close to graduating from the role with a spot in the starting rotation, at least temporarily, a distinct possibility. Asked for…
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Authorities on Wednesday reported that there were 151 arrests at this year’s Stagecoach Music Festival, up 20% from last year, The Indio Police Department also reported 86 handicap parking citations, up 3% from 2024. The annual festival took place from Friday, April 25 to Sunday April, 27, though campers came to the grounds beginning Thursday…
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are forcing a vote Wednesday evening on whether to block global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, a potentially tough vote for some Republicans who have expressed concerns about the policy but are wary of crossing the president. Trump announced the far-reaching…
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By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff’s work with cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. “Aldeas — A New Story” will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the…
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A sports agent and longtime friend of legendary NFL quarterback John Elway was fatally injured in a golf cart accident during an after-party event for the Stagecoach Country Musical Festival, officials confirmed Wednesday. Jeffrey Sperbeck, 62, of San Clemente suffered a traumatic head injury Saturday night at the Madison Club in La Quinta. The Riverside…
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By BEATRICE DUPUY, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion icons like Dapper Dan, Janelle Monáe and the late André Leon Talley are known for their distinctive approaches to sartorial style — bold splashes of color, luxurious fabrics, playful construction, capes — but fashion savants and historians agree that a common thread weaves their tailored…
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The house features a gated entrance and a three-car garage. (Photo by David Heath of Western Exposure) The foyer has a curved staircase. (Photo by David Heath of Western Exposure) The sit-down bar and living area in the great room. (Photo by David Heath of Western Exposure) The formal dining area with a built-in hutch.…
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By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH A 22-year-old man was ordered today to stand trial on murder and vehicular manslaughter charges for allegedly speeding when he crashed into three parked vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in 2023 — killing four Pepperdine University sorority sisters. Fraser Michael Bohm of Malibu faces four counts each of murder…
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By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing two years of decline, according to provisional data posted Wednesday. Related Articles Families have to find their own livers because of organ donor shortfall Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health…
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By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — A former TV production assistant told a jury Wednesday that Harvey Weinstein held her down on a bed and forced oral sex on her after she told him: “No, no — it’s not going to happen.” Dabbing her eyes, Miriam Haley recalled what ran through her mind during the alleged…
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