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House Condemns Trump’s ‘Racist’ Words. 4 GOP Join Dems in Vote.

July 16, 2019

WASHINGTON — In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations ...

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California Set to Pay $1.65 Billion for Work on High-Speed Rail

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July 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO — California officials on Tuesday moved toward awarding a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system in the central San Joaquin Valley for the first segment of its beleaguer...

49ers Sign K Robbie Gould to Four-Year Contract

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July 16, 2019

SANTA CLARA — Kicker Robbie Gould signed a four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday instead of playing this season on the franchise tag. "Over the years, Robbie has established himself as on...

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Graphic Suicide Scene Edited out of ’13 Reasons Why’ Finale

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July 16, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Netflix has decided to remove a graphic suicide scene from the Season 1 finale of its show "13 Reasons Why" as the series prepares to launch its third season. Show creator Brian Yorkey says in ...

Retail Rivals Crash Amazon’s Prime Day Party

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July 16, 2019

NEW YORK — The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group. On Monday, the first day of its 4...

Facing Censure, Trump Insists ‘Not a Racist Bone in My Body’

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July 16, 2019

WASHINGTON — Defiant in the face of widespread censure, President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that his tweets suggesting four Democratic congresswomen of color return to their countries "were NOT Racist," an...

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US Fears Iran Seized UAE-Based Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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July 16, 2019

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A small oil tanker from the United Arab Emirates traveling through the Strait of Hormuz entered Iranian waters and turned off its tracker two days ago, leading the U.S. to suspect ...

Making an Immigration Arrest Requires Hours of Surveillance

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July 16, 2019

ESCONDIDO — Two immigration officers had been parked outside a home well before dawn when their target — a Mexican man convicted of driving under the influence in 2015 — appeared to emerge as the sun illuminate...

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

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July 16, 2019

WASHINGTON — Beto O'Rourke stormed into the presidential race arguing his experience growing up along the southern border and a relatively moderate approach to politics would distinguish him in a crowded field....

Facebook’s New Currency Plan Is Under Scrutiny in Congress

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July 16, 2019

WASHINGTON — Facebook's ambitious plan to create a financial eco-system based on a digital currency faces questions from lawmakers, as it's shadowed by negative comments from President Donald Trump, his treasur...

US, Iran Exchange Accusations in Wake of Attacks on Oil Tankers

Club One’s Spiral Garage Deal in Jeopardy As Partner Drops Out

House Condemns Trump’s ‘Racist’ Words. 4 GOP Join Dems in Vote.

California Set to Pay $1.65 Billion for Work on High-Speed Rail

Trump Said Water Wars 'Easy' to Fix. What Do Farmers Say Now?

Police Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Make Communities Safer

Poll: Many Feeling Vulnerable Despite Economic Gains

Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Americans Explained

Raptors 1 Win Away from Title. Will They Face Warriors' Durant?

Fresno’s Mike Oz Explains How He Got His Own 2019 Topps Allen And Ginter Baseball Card

49ers Sign K Robbie Gould to Four-Year Contract

Graphic Suicide Scene Edited out of ’13 Reasons Why’ Finale

In Newsom’s ‘California for All’ Budget, Undocumented Immigrants Aren't Included

As Hedge Funds Fight for Control of PG&E, Here Is How Workers See It

Black Mother in Labor Told Not to Scream. Can California Fix Maternity Care Racism?

Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the Space Race

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Karbassi Outraising Opponents in Council Special Election

NW Fresno Traffic is a Horror Show. How Would Council Candidates Fix It?

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

Buttigieg, Biden Represent Democrats’ Generational Divide

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House Condemns Trump’s ‘Racist’ Words. 4 GOP Join Dems in Vote.

California Set to Pay $1.65 Billion for Work on High-Speed Rail

49ers Sign K Robbie Gould to Four-Year Contract

Graphic Suicide Scene Edited out of ’13 Reasons Why’ Finale

Retail Rivals Crash Amazon’s Prime Day Party

Facing Censure, Trump Insists ‘Not a Racist Bone in My Body’

US Fears Iran Seized UAE-Based Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Making an Immigration Arrest Requires Hours of Surveillance

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

Facebook’s New Currency Plan Is Under Scrutiny in Congress

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