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With new DNA analysis, the Neanderthal story gets even more complex

A new study reveals that some European Neanderthals might have displaced their relatives in Siberia, while others mingled with another, still mysterious, ancient human population.




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Like Neanderthals, early modern humans used their teeth as tools

New findings bolster the argument that the two groups of early humans had a lot of behavioral similarities.




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Anthony Davis' big second half helps Lakers prevail over Bucks

Lakers star Anthony Davis was held to five points in the first half because of foul trouble but scored 25 points and had eight rebounds after halftime.




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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.




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Plaschke: Kobe Bryant embraces us again as he heads to basketball's Hall of Fame

The sports world has stopped, but the late Kobe Bryant was with us again as he was chosen for entrance to the Hall of Fame.




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USC falls to Arizona State after turnover-fueled second half

After leading by 13 in the first half and eight at halftime Saturday night, USC came undone down the stretch in Tempe, losing 66-64 to the Sun Devils.




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Op-Ed: Good Friday challenges us to confront our epidemic of misery and misplaced priorities

May we find the grace to discern hope and meaning in this season of faith and crisis.




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Director Alice Wu On Her New Film 'The Half Of It'

Alice Wu's new movie, "The Half of It," is a play on Cyrano de Bergerac with an LGBTQ twist. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the director.




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Covering Congress amid coronavirus means masks, hallway contortions and apologies for the crying baby

The Capitol Hill beat is a tactile job that doesn't lend itself to social distancing, masks — or babies that cry when Mom is on the phone.




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Radio Hall of Famer Barry Farber, one-time NYC mayoral candidate, dead at 90

The conservative radio host spent an extraordinary six decades in the broadcasting business.




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Half of NBA and NHL coronavirus cases are linked to Staples Center. What happened?

At least eight athletes who played in Staples Center on March 10-11 have contracted the coronavirus. Here is the story of the last four days inside the arena.




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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to rock Mother’s Day with Bon Jovi on YouTube

A handful of special Mother's Day messages will be read by the Tony Award-winning composer and songwriter David Bryan, who revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus in March.




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Radio Hall of Famer Barry Farber, one-time NYC mayoral candidate, dead at 90

The conservative radio host spent an extraordinary six decades in the broadcasting business.




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UCLA faces new challenges even as the shocking end to its season remains fresh

UCLA players had more on their minds than basketball after the cancellation of the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA tournaments.




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From the archives: UCLA overcomes many challenges to win 1995 NCAA title

Here's how former Times columnist Mike Downey reacted to the Bruins' victory over Arkansas in the national championship game on April 3, 1995.




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Fire at train station - Carshalton

The train station and an adjoining builders yard were damaged by fire




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Tonie Marshall, only female film director to win the French 'Oscar,' dies at 68

Tonie Marshall addressed the issue of sexism in her film work and was a #MeToo crusader.




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Hal Willner, longtime music producer and 'SNL' veteran, dies of COVID-19 complications at 64

Hal Willner, Grammy-winning record producer and longtime "Saturday Night Live" sketch music producer, has died from complications from COVID-19. He was 64.




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WWE Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel dies at 69

Ring announcer Howard Finkel, the first employee hired by WWE in 1980, has died at 69. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.




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Should L.A. Unified close schools to half a million students? The coronavirus debate rages

Some parents say they want LAUSD schools to close as the novel coronavirus spreads. But L.A. Unified officials have yet to decide to do that.




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It's not just teens: We're all in the TikTok-dance-challenge phase of quarantine now

As quarantine and stay-at-home orders trap people indoors, the olds are infiltrating the youth-driven world of the TikTok dance challenge.




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The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour performs a violin recital at home, a highlight of cultural events you can stream while in quarantine.




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L.A. Phil efforts to keep subscribers happy hint at challenges ahead for arts groups

The L.A. Phil deadline arrives for subscribers to renew for next season, but fans — even loyal ones — say there's too much uncertainty about fall.




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New children’s book is #firefightingsexism by challenging gender roles

London Fire Brigade has worked with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services




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Challenging nuisance 999 calls saves London Fire Brigade £800k

Control Operators challenged more than 2,000 time-wasting 999 callers last year – saving London Fire Brigade almost £800k




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Overlooked small businesses are finally getting federal loans. Challenges remain

Many can now meet payroll for a few weeks – but then what?




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From hospital bed, Ginsburg challenges Trump plan to limit Obamacare's birth-control coverage

Justices hear a dispute over Trump administration rules to limit contraception requirements. Hospitalized Ruth Bader Ginsburg calls in.




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Half-Salted Steaks With Kale-Caper Sauce

An umami-packed green sauce made with kale and capers seasons expertly cooked steaks at home.




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Oscars fashion: Joaquin Phoenix, Margot Robbie, Timothée Chalamet make eco-style statements

Eco fashion was among the big style statements and trends at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday in Hollywood.




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Oscars fashion: Billie Eilish, Timothée Chalamet go luxe casual for Hollywood's big night

Has Oscar style strayed to the casual side? You be the judge.




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Emmy voters' couches are about to get a workout: Coronavirus halts in-person FYC events

The Emmy Awards' "For Your Consideration" events will take place without an audience, owing to health concerns surrounding the coronavirus.




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Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar clears a $4-million base in Florida

Retired baseball star Roberto Alomar has sold his Florida home — an 18,700-square-foot mansion on more than three acres — for $4 million.




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Jewish Hall of Fame wrestler Bill Goldberg takes WWE title in Saudi Arabia


Goldberg, the grandson of Romanian and Russian immigrants, had his bar mitzvah in his native Tulsa, Oklahoma.




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Brazilian-Israeli family performs home-quarantine version of ‘Hallelujah’


The Brombergs, who immigrated to Israel from São Paulo, Brazil in 2018, play and sing Leonard Cohen’s enduring classic song in English and Hebrew.




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Easyjet passengers with May half-term flights can swap them for 'anytime, anywhere' trips

Exclusive: the so-called 'Martini' offer means a passenger with a £40 hop across the Irish Sea and back could swap for a £900 return to Cyprus




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Caravan park challenge over coronavirus refunds advice

Competition authority guidance on effects of lockdown triggers controversy between parks and caravan owners




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Will Trump's China trade war mess up Polestar's U.S. challenge to Tesla?

The Polestar 2, the first electric car to go straight up against Tesla's Model 3, is due to go on the market in the U.S. by summer 2020.




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Meet Taycan, Porsche's first all-electric sports car and Tesla's latest challenger

Porsche is taking on Tesla and all other would-be electric sports cars with its new Taycan.




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Review: Netflix has another rom-com winner in 'The Half of It'

Alice Wu returns with Netflix's 'The Half of It,' a charming manifesto on love that mines both high school romances and classic movies.




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Coronavirus could halt L.A. concerts, sporting events until 2021, Garcetti says

Mayor Eric Garcetti has told top city staffers that Los Angeles might prohibit big gatherings until 2021 because of the coronavirus threat.




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Odion Ighalo hints at permanent Man Utd transfer as striker keen to see out current season



Odion Ighalo is keen to extend his stay at Manchester United beyond the summer.




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‘Lewis Hamilton will switch to Ferrari’ with Max Verstappen as main F1 title challenger



Lewis Hamilton has been linked with a move to Ferrari when his contract at Mercedes comes to an end.




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Derby 0-3 Man Utd AS IT HAPPENED: Odion Ighalo brace sets up Norwich FA Cup quarter-final



Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat Derby to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side.




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RTS Materials Testing Technician- Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Laboratory and field testing of asphalt materials and test data analysis; providing test data/analysis to the materials production branch, paving contractor, customer, and recommend and implement improvements to the production process. Support the materials branches and pav




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UK Property: House prices on hold…but for how long? Market 'grinding to a halt'



PROPERTY values in the UK don't yet appear to have been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, although industry leaders are unsure as to how long the current status quo can be maintained. With thousands of residential transactions on hold, it's extremely difficult to gauge the effect the pandemic has had on the property market since lockdown measures were introduced on March 26th.




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M 4.0 HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 4.0
Region  HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-08 09:02:32.0 UTC
Location  2.71 N ; 128.33 E
Depth  189 km




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M 4.4 HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 4.4
Region  HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-08 13:48:53.0 UTC
Location  1.95 N ; 127.14 E
Depth  71 km




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M 4.1 HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 4.1
Region  HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-08 17:40:50.0 UTC
Location  0.35 N ; 127.14 E
Depth  126 km




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Big East cancels tournament at halftime; Butler game is off

The league was the last major conference to cancel its tournament, doing so at halftime of the first game Thursday

      




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Butler 2010 rewind: Bulldogs escape challenge by Murray State, 54-52

The Indianapolis Star is re-posting game stories from the 10-year anniversary of Butler's run to the 2010 NCAA championship game.