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Editorial: Migrant children shouldn't be detained, but especially not during a pandemic

A federal judge was right to order the Trump administration to move faster to release detained migrant children from conditions that put them at risk for COVID-19.




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Editorial: The coronavirus brought back plastic bag madness. Let's make sure it's temporary

California suspended its pioneering plastic bag ban because of coronavirus fears about reusable bags. That can't be a permanent backslide.




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Clippers couldn't match the Lakers' emotional energy in loss

On Sunday, the Lakers played like a team that desperately needed to win, and the Clippers couldn't keep up with them.




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Granderson: NBA shouldn't be jumping to front of the line for COVID-19 testing

By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could.




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If it weren't for virtual reality games, I wouldn't be getting exercise right now

COVID-19 fears kept me home and on the way to gaining back the 30 pounds I lost last year. Then I picked up my VR headset and got moving.




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USC's plans to land a quarterback for 2020 class didn't work out

USC had a commitment from Bryce Young, the top-ranked quarterback, in the 2020 recruiting class. When Young flipped to Alabama, the Trojans' backup plan crumbled.




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Column: This man masterminded my friend Daniel Pearl's abduction in 2002. He shouldn't be set free

Pearl's beheading opened the door to more violence against journalists. Those who abducted him should remain in prison.




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Didn't mean to skip this loo: Travel photo identified

And now for a quick potty break.




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Inspired by a photo, a reader's kindness makes a big difference

The holiday decorations have long since been packed away, but there was one more gift that had yet to be delivered.




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Off-duty FDNY EMT busted for attacking ex-girlfriend in drunken rage, one of three city employees arrested for domestic incidents in eight-hour span

Robert Soto, 33, showed up drunk to his ex-lover’s Morrisania apartment some time before midnight Thursday and got into an argument with the woman. As she tried to escort him out, Soto bashed her head into a metal door, cops said.




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The Dodgers and Angels aren't playing. Shouldn't game tickets be refunded?

The Dodgers and Angels are not refunding tickets at this time, following the guidance of Major League Baseball. Neither is StubHub. Fans are outraged.




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It's Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch him play

The MLB website will show a highlight video of the 1955 World Series on Wednesday featuring Jackie Robinson and other Dodgers 'Boys of Summer' greats.




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'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here

The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story.




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These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on

We asked readers to share acts of kindness, large and small, that they've witnessed during this time of coronavirus. They are different, but all spring from selflessness and elicit gratitude.




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L.A. County beaches likely to reopen Wednesday or Thursday

Officials say many restrictions will be in place, to change in four phases.




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Twenty-five years ago, 'Little Hoop' and Tyus Edney launched UCLA's run to its last NCAA title

The most iconic shot in UCLA history — by Tyus Edney with 4.8 seconds left in a 1995 March Madness game — originated on a makeshift driveway court.




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UCLA's 1995 NCAA title MVP? Take it from Ed O'Bannon, it was Tyus Edney

The following is former Times staff writer Gene Wojciechowski's story about Tyus Edney's heroics during the Bruins' 1995 NCAA championship run.




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L.A. Affairs: He didn't have a car. Was I more than just a ride?

I would make the drive nearly every weekend, braving the Friday traffic and returning late Sunday night. I did this willingly and savored the time in L.A. with him. But how did he feel? Was I just an easy ride?




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Stay out! 10 images of caution tape in places you wouldn't expect to see it

It's our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.




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Granderson: Why did Michael Jordan never use his giant megaphone? White America didn't want to hear it

Jordan could win the adoration of white America, but only as long as he didn't talk about what it meant to be black in America.




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A new 'Twilight' book is coming. What we know about 'Midnight Sun'

"Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer announced that she is expanding the fantasy franchise with "Midnight Sun," told from vampire heartthrob Edward's perspective.




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Letters to the Editor: Trump didn't prepare for the coronavirus, and neither did you

People who blame the president for failing to prepare the country ignore an important fact: We didn't want to believe America was vulnerable to COVID-19.




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Letters to the Editor: Why you shouldn't shame the shopper wearing gloves and an N95 mask

Someone wearing gloves and an N95 mask likely had a stockpile at home before the pandemic hit.




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Did you love the best picture nominees? Did you know you didn't see the whole film?

Reasons for cutting scenes from a movie vary. Here's why 'Little Women,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Parasite' and others didn't keep everything they shot.




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Feras Fayyad almost couldn't visit the U.S. because he's Syrian. Now he's going to the Oscars

"Did you know this is the 'Pretty Woman' hotel?" a publicist asked Dr. Amani Ballour.




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Backstage at the Oscars: What you didn't see on TV

Join us backstage at the Academy Awards for behind-the-scenes bits with a jubilant Bong Joon Ho, an emotional Joaquin Phoenix, Billie Eilish, Spike Lee, Maya Rudolph and others.




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Bong Joon Ho's wife couldn't stop crying during 'Parasite's' big Oscars night

"Parasite" won four Oscars, including best picture, and emotions ran high among the film's supporters, particularly for director Bong Joon Ho's wife.




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Column: Netflix didn't win best picture, but 'Parasite' couldn't have triumphed at the Oscars without it

More than film critics or a more international film academy, Netflix has proved that subtitles are a bridge, not a barrier.




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Bill Gardner spun classic R&B on the L.A. airwaves for four decades. Then came the coronavirus

Bill Gardner's "Rhapsody in Black" show has been a staple of L.A. radio since the early 1980s, airing classic R&B. But its future is in peril due to the coronavirus.




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What's on TV Wednesday: Spy in the Wild on PBS; Coronavirus

What's on TV Wednesday, April 29; Coronavirus; 'Spy in the Wild: A Nature Miniseries' on PBS; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows and more




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Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Man City: Sergio Aguero sets up Newcastle FA Cup quarter-final tie



Sergio Aguero kept Manchester City on course to retain the FA Cup with the only goal in a disappointing fifth-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday. City will travel to Newcastle in the quarter finals.




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FSA welcomes sentencing in DNP trial

The Food Standards Agency welcomes the sentencing of a man who unlawfully sold DNP for human consumption.




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Field Application Engineer, Automotive (Sidney, OH)

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer: Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. ("MEAU") is committed to the employment and advancement of minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring




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Midnight Sun: New Twilight book revealed as Stephenie Meyer drops massive news



MIDNIGHT SUN is finally being released, the brand new novel in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight franchise, which will be told all from Edward Cullen's perspective.




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Midnight Sun release date: When will Stephenie Meyer's new book be out?



STEPHENIE MEYER, known for her Twilight book series has announced a new edition to the saga but when will the book be out?




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Coronavirus is the one thing Boris couldn’t see coming, says NICK FERRARI



IT WAS achieved with almost military precision. A wall was breached and a platoon of trusted lieutenants and foot soldiers was unleashed on the nation, who were to perform brilliantly under continued fire.




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10 things we didn't know last week

Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience


1. Tears do not fall in space.
More details (Daily Telegraph)

2. Employees who install new web browsers on their computers perform better on average than those who use the default pre-installed browser that came with their machine.
More details (The Economist)

3. Methane eating micro-organisms carry out a deep clean of the oceans after an oil spill.
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4. Scientists are conducting searches for signs of extraterrestrial engineering.
More details (New Scientist)

5. The most popular place to hide valuables is a sock drawer.
More details (Daily Telegraph)

6. Fractions of virtual currency Bitcoin are known as satoshis.
More details (The Economist)

7. People in China hold "fake funerals" for themselves, so they can "enjoy" the day.
More details (Metro)

8. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak belonged to a group of hackers and hobbyists called the Homebrew Computer Club.
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9. Brains can be rendered transparent.
More details (Smithsonian Magazine)

10. Countries with the death penalty are now outnumbered by about five to one, by those who have abolished it.
More details (Guardian)





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March Madness tailor-made for Kamar Baldwin. But his Butler career won't get a final chapter

A member of Butler's travel party told me saying goodbye to Baldwin was one of the hardest things he has ever done. He spoke for all of Butler Nation.

      




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Doyel: March Madness was the Titanic and there was no way to avoid that coronavirus iceberg

People are mad, and want answers from NCAA president Mark Emmert about canceling March Madness without postponing it first. So let's ask him.

      




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Wild Wednesday drag racing: 'This is a run what you brung night.'

Wild Wednesday drag racing: 'This is a run what you brung night.'

      




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See what Wild Wednesday is all about: 'We come out to hear the music of the motors.'

Ordinary people in their ordinary cars take to the drag strip to get their need for speed.

      




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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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Help us salute Indiana high school senior athletes who didn't get to play this spring

USA Today Network will pay tribute to senior high school athletes who did not get to participate in spring sports.

       




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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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Wander Women Wednesday: Earth Day Edition

It’s Wander Women Wednesday, where we highlight an upcoming Wander Women Retreat, or a new aspect of our retreats we’re excited about.  I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on the world of travel, […]
 




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Bacon Fest brings the smoky goodness

The fifth annual Bacon Fest brought faithful bacon lovers flock Downtown.

      




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'He didn't deserve to die like that': Dreasjon Reed's dad speaks after Facebook Live shooting

The family of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, who was fatally shot by Indianapolis police, remember him as an energetic young man just getting his start in life

       




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Dom Bess on England, the Ashes, spin bowling and his fondness for 'the chat'

Dom Bess talks about England, the Ashes and why he looks up to Australia's Nathan Lyon.




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Help us salute Indiana high school senior athletes who didn't get to play this spring

USA Today Network will pay tribute to senior high school athletes who did not get to participate in spring sports.