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• Paul Ryan Inches Closer to Speaker Bid Decision

  20-10-2015 23:51
  
  What it would take for Ryan to consider the job.
  
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• What to Watch in These 3 Upcoming Governors' Races

  20-10-2015 23:44
  
  How national issues are playing out in Louisiana, Kentucky and Mississippi.
  
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• China Peak to hold job fair, looks to hire more than 300 people

  20-10-2015 22:39
  
  China Peak Mountain Resort will be holding their annual job fair on Friday and Saturday to fill over 300 seasonal positions.
  
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• Video Shows Russian Close Encounter With US Drone Over Syria

  20-10-2015 22:34
  
  U.S. and Russia agree on aviation safety agreement for Syrian airspace.
  
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• Saints LB coach Joe Vitt tears Achilles, breaks wrist after chasing car thieves

  20-10-2015 22:19
  
  Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt suffered a torn Achilles and broken wrist after falling while chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car.
  
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• How Hillary Clinton is Already Running Against Joe Biden

  20-10-2015 22:19
  
  Clinton hasn't attacked Biden directly, but her actions are sending a subtle, yet clear-eyed message: I dare you to run.
  
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• GradNation summit addresses high school dropouts

  20-10-2015 21:56
  
  School and government officials came together Tuesday to address how changing the environment students live in can affect their performance in the classroom. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Fresno County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Smith and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino were among the speakers at the GradNation summit held at Frestno State. Fresno Unified's rate is about 82%. About 87% of Fresno Unified students live in poverty. We see that ti
  
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• Colts punter Pat McAfee: Griff Whalen did not practice botched fake punt

  20-10-2015 21:46
  
  Griff Whalen, the snapper on the Colts' botched fake punt in Sunday's game, did not practice the trick play during the prior week, according to Indianapolis punter Pat McAfee.
  
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• George W. Bush Reportedly Says of Cruz: I 'Don't Like The Guy'

  20-10-2015 21:37
  
  Ted Cruz once campaigned for George W. Bush. Now Pres. Bush is attacking Cruz.
  
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• Steelers' plan is for Landry Jones to start at QB given Big Ben uncertainty

  20-10-2015 21:35
  
  The Steelers will plan as if Landry Jones is their starting quarterback Sunday but will also continue to monitor Ben Roethlisberger's status in practice over the course of the week.
  
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• Andre Drummond won't extend with Pistons; instead, awaits free agency

  20-10-2015 21:35
  
  Andre Drummond was a strong candidate to sign up to max extension with the Pistons by the Nov. 2 deadline. Instead, he'll delay making any commitment until he hits free agency in July.
  
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• Ohio State to start J.T. Barrett over Cardale Jones this weekend

  20-10-2015 21:24
  
  J.T. Barrett will start at quarterback for Ohio State against Rutgers on Saturday, coach Urban Meyer told reporters Tuesday.
  
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• Webb Withdraws From 2016 Democratic Nomination Fight

  20-10-2015 21:09
  
  The former senator from Virginia is considering running as an Independent.
  
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• Plainclothes Cop Fatally Shoots Man on Side of FL Road

  20-10-2015 21:09
  
  The Palm Beach Gardens police said a cop investigated a possible abandoned car.
  
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• House Eyes Paul Ryan for Speaker Bid Decision

  20-10-2015 21:09
  
  What it would take for Ryan to consider the job.
  
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• Rick Pitino implores Louisville ex-staffer to do the right thing, 'tell the truth'

  20-10-2015 21:02
  
  Louisville coach Rick Pitino wants former graduate assistant coach Andre McGee to "come out and tell the truth" in the face of allegations about strippers and sex parties on campus.
  
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• Source: Scott Boras takes out insurance policy on client Matt Harvey

  20-10-2015 20:51
  
  Scott Boras has taken out an insurance policy for client Matt Harvey that would protect the ace pitcher if he suffers an injury before securing his next contract.
  
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• Fires at Black Churches Could Be Caused By Same Person, Investigators Say

  20-10-2015 20:40
  
  Six churches around St. Louis have been targeted for 10 days.
  
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• O'Malley Hints at 'Bad Blood' With Clinton

  20-10-2015 20:12
  
  The band-leading presidential candidate covers Taylor Swift song on "The View."
  
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• Clemson's Dabo Swinney says FSU's Dalvin Cook is nation's best tailback

  20-10-2015 19:45
  
  Florida State's Dalvin Cook might be overshadowed by the accomplishments of LSU's Leonard Fournette, but Clemson's Dabo Swinney thinks Cook is the better player
  
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• 4-year-old girl gets CVS-themed birthday party

  20-10-2015 19:44
  A cute 4-year-old girl loves one special place so much she absolutely had to have her birthday there.
  
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• Majority of GMs pick Cavaliers, not Warriors, to win NBA title

  20-10-2015 18:27
  
  NBA general managers picked the Cavaliers to win this season's title in their annual survey, overwhelmingly choosing Cleveland over the defending champion Warriors.
  
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• Webb Does Not Intend to Pursue Democratic Nomination

  20-10-2015 18:12
  
  The former senator from Virginia is considering running as a Independent.
  
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• Biden Claims He Privately Supported Bin Laden Raid

  20-10-2015 18:12
  
  The vice president says he privately told Obama to move forward with raid.
  
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• Teen in Homemade Clock Arrest 'Glad This Happened to Me'

  20-10-2015 17:58
  
  The 14-year-old spoke on Capitol Hill today with Rep. Mike Honda by his side.
  
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• Jerry Jones won't rule out Dez Bryant from making return vs. Giants

  20-10-2015 17:54
  
  Dez Bryant hasn't been ruled out from returning from a broken foot for Sunday's game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, and the decision may be up to the receiver.
  
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• Study: Only 2 percent of Fresno students 'college ready'

  20-10-2015 17:44
  -- According to a Department of Education and California State University assessment program, only 2 percent of Fresno Unified School District students are considered college ready. Fresno Unified officials say the low number is skewed because it is the first year the Common Core standards are a factor in the assessment. They also say the Early Assessment Program indicator is only one of several that determine if a student is prepared for college.
  
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• The Ultimate Presidential New Hampshire Diner Tour

  20-10-2015 17:36
  
  Touring the yummiest campaign stops in the Granite State.
  
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• Lamar Odom moved from Las Vegas to Los Angeles hospital

  20-10-2015 17:32
  
  Lamar Odom was transported by medical helicopter from Las Vegas to a Los Angeles hospital after his family and friends said earlier that his condition was improving.
  
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• Getting fashionable for a good cause

  20-10-2015 17:00
  The Saint Agnes Women's Club is hosting its annual Cirque de Fashion and Entertainment event.
  
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• 'Star Wars' actors, fans react to 'The Force Awakens' trailer

  20-10-2015 15:57
  
  Daisy Ridley, her costars and fans everywhere took to social media Monday night to express their excitment over the new ''Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens'' trailer.
  
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• Changes Coming After Shooting at Wild West Simulation

  20-10-2015 15:22
  
  Outdoor gunfight demonstrations are on hold in Tombstone, Arizona, after a participant used live rounds during a simulation of a wild west showdown.
  
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• Driver Who Swerved Into Motorcyclist Blames Insect Bite

  20-10-2015 15:08
  
  A driver in Texas who swerved, striking a motorcyclist with his car, says he simply reacting from pain caused by a wasp or spider bite.
  
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• Former Louisville recruit about his visit: 'It was like I was in a strip club'

  20-10-2015 13:52
  
  Five former Louisville basketball players and recruits told Outside the Lines they attended parties at a dorm from 2010-14 that included strippers paid for by the team's graduate assistant coach.
  
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• SAS Conference on 'Impact of the Armenian Genocide'

  20-10-2015 13:34
  
  The SAS is the international association of Armenian Studies scholars and teachers and is holding its 41st Annual Meeting on the same day in Denver. The SAS organized conference on `The Impact of the Armenian Genocide,' will have two panels, beginning at 10:00AM. More than twelve other Armenian-themed papers will be given by scholars during the course of the MESA conference, November 22-24.
  
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• Clinton Rebounds, Gaining Against Sanders and Biden

  20-10-2015 13:09
  
  Hillary Clinton has followed a successful debate performance by rebounding.
  
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• Owners present at hearing for accused San Jose cat killer

  20-10-2015 09:42
  Cat lovers and animal activists showed up at the Santa Clara County courthouse Monday for an accused cat killer's hearing.
  
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• Stanford team tests system that detects concussions immediately

  20-10-2015 09:39
  A research team in Stanford is testing a system that will help diagnose concussions on the sideline quickly to help prevent secondary injuries that can follow a concussion.
  
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• Kilton Anderson steps into the spotlight

  20-10-2015 09:28
  Redshirt Freshman QB wins first career game
  
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• Keith Foster drug case appears far from a resolution

  20-10-2015 09:28
  
  Fresno attorney Sal Sciandra is new to the case. Foster is charged with conspiring with a co-defendant, Randy Flowers, to distribute oxycodone. Foster also is charged with conspiring with Ricky Reynolds, Jennifer Donabedian, Sarah Ybarra and Denny Foster to distribute marijuana. Denny Foster is also a nephew of Keith Foster. 23, and faces a maximum possibility of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. But under a plea agreement, federal prosecutors are recommending -- and Ybarra will not cont
  
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• Clint Olivier calls on Fresno city hall to control vagrancy problem

  20-10-2015 09:19
  Among ideas, Olivier wants a vagrancy task force
  
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• Aging gangster accused of 'Goodfellas' heist goes on trial

  20-10-2015 09:17
  
  An aging gangster went on trial Monday on charges he was in on the $6 million Lufthansa holdup in 1978, a legendary theft dramatized in the hit film "Goodfellas."
  
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• Man squatting in San Francisco mansion stole $300K in art

  20-10-2015 09:13
  
  San Francisco police say they have arrested a man who was squatting in a mansion that was for sale and who allegedly stole and sold several paintings valued at more than $300,000.
  
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• The force is strong with two Clovis brothers

  20-10-2015 08:46
  At Bases Loaded the force is strong. Two clovis brothers have been sharing their passion for a franchise, for 26 years.
  
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• Team of the Week - Central Valley Christian Cavaliers

  20-10-2015 08:41
  Sports Anchor Chris Alvarez catches up with a group of Cavaliers with championship aspirations in 2015.
  
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• Shooting in Atwater leaves one man dead

  20-10-2015 08:37
  Atwater police are investigating a deadly shooting in Merced County.
  
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• Couples recreate iconic routines from favorite movies on 'Dancing with the Stars'; Week 6 dance-by-dance recap

  20-10-2015 07:17
  
  Iconic routines from famous movies lead three couples to perfect scores on "Dancing with the Stars."
  
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• Plaintiffs seek proof of secure funds in lawsuit vs. DraftKings, FanDuel

  20-10-2015 06:53
  
  Adam Johnson's class action lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel was the first to name the companies as defendants. In the 10 days since, another 10 have been filed.
  
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• Sources: Lamar Odom moved from Las Vegas to L.A. hospital

  20-10-2015 06:42
  
  Lamar Odom was moved to a Los Angeles hospital Monday night, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, after his family and friends said earlier Monday that his condition was improving.
  
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• Cam Heyward to explain reason for keeping eye black despite fine

  20-10-2015 06:42
  
  Cam Heyward says he's not trying to rebel against the NFL with his eye black tribute to his late father -- he's trying to honor all cancer victims with his gesture.
  
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