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Gunman Kills His Wife, 4 Others and Himself in California

BAKERSFIELD — A gunman went on a rampage in Kern County, California, killing his wife and four other people before shooting himself to death, authorities said. "Obviously, there is some type of situation that caused the husband to be extremely upset." — Ker...
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Court Sides With California in Fight Over Koch Group Donors

SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that California's attorney general can collect the names and addresses of top donors to two conservative nonprofit groups, including one with links to the billionaire Koch brothers. The information from Ame...
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US Judge Strikes Down California Ban on Handgun Ads

SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. judge on Tuesday struck down a nearly century-old California law that banned handgun ads at gun shops, saying the state failed to show it would prevent suicides or crime. "The Governme...
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DeChambeau Goes Into Tour Championship in the Driver’s Seat

Bryson DeChambeau, the Clovis golfer known for his unusual approach to the game, is human after all. DeChambeau finished in a tie for 19th place Monday in the rain-delayed BMW Championship in Newtown Square, Pennslyvania, snapping two straight victories in ...