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• Nun famed for a Dead Man Walkinga to visit Fresno

  04-03-2016 23:42
  
  In an interesting bit of synchronicity, Fresno Grand Opera announced Friday it's bringing Sister Helen Prejean to Fresno. Paul Catholic Newman Center about her personal spiritual journey in providing counsel to condemned men on Death Row. Fresno Grand Opera performs "Dead Man Walking," a 2000 opera written by Jake Heggie and Terrance McNally, in a fully staged production May 7 at the Saroyan Theatre. Susan Sarandon won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Sister Helen Prejean in the 1995 movie
  
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• Bicyclist killed in apparent hit-and-run Tuesday night in Fresno identified

  04-03-2016 23:42
  
  The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the bicyclist killed in an apparent hit-and-run collision in central Fresno on Tuesday night as Gary Allen Pullen, 61, of Fresno. At Palm Avenue and Saginaw Way, according to the California Highway Patrol. A white Lexus left the scene after the collision, but it is uncertain if the driver, a minor, actually hit the bicyclist, or if another vehicle struck Pullen. Detectives have made contact with the driver, but no arrests have been made.
  
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• Trump Still Riled Up Over 'Little Hands' Insult From Years Ago

  04-03-2016 23:02
  
  Almost 30 years ago Trump was described as a "short-fingered vulgarian."
  
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• Eating Peanuts Early in Life May Reduce Risk of Peanut Allergy

  04-03-2016 23:02
  
  Children were less likely to have a peanut allergy if they ate peanuts early on.
  
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• Past Secretaries' Classified Info Found on Private Email

  04-03-2016 22:41
  
  State Dept. memo says other secretaries had classified info on private email.
  
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• 97-Year Old Woman Fighting Eviction Dies at Home

  04-03-2016 22:41
  
  Marie Hatch had lived in her home for more than 60 years.
  
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• Rare Bacterial Outbreak Kills 18, Infects 26 Others in Wisconsin

  04-03-2016 20:48
  
  Officials are looking for source of the Elizabethkingia outbreak.
  
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• Obama Pokes Trump With 'America's Pretty Darn Great Right Now'

  04-03-2016 20:48
  
  The president touted the economy and accused Republicans of "doomsday" talk.
  
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• Tennis icon Bud Collins dies at 86

  04-03-2016 20:46
  
  Bud Collins, who wrote his way into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, died Friday at age 86.
  
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• LAPD investigating knife allegedly found on O.J. Simpson's property

  04-03-2016 20:46
  
  Los Angeles police confirmed Friday that they are investigating a knife purportedly found on property formerly owned by O.J. Simpson.
  
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• Does North Korea Even Have a Nuclear Arsenal to Put on Alert?

  04-03-2016 20:26
  
  Kim Jong-un has ordered North Korea's nuclear weapons at the ready.
  
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• Kendrick Lamar releases new album at LeBron James' request

  04-03-2016 20:24
  
  Kendrick Lamar released his new album just a little more than a week after Cavaliers star LeBron James tweeted to the hip-hop star, asking for some new music.
  
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• Eli Apple: Falcons coach asked me if I'm gay during meeting

  04-03-2016 20:24
  
  An Atlanta Falcons coach asked former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple if he is gay during a meeting last week at the NFL scouting combine.
  
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• Driver Escapes Unscathed After Gas Pump Explodes

  04-03-2016 20:05
  
  There are countless incidents of cars driving through storefronts, but one driver had a dangerous collision when he hit a gas pump that burst into flames last Saturday.
  
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• DA: Clues to Unconfirmed 3rd San Bernardino Shooter Could Be on iPhone

  04-03-2016 19:58
  
  Official speculates phone could be used to harm infrastructure with computer bug
  
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• LAPD testing knife found on OJ Simpson's old property

  04-03-2016 19:53
  
  A knife found on O.J. Simpson's old property is being tested by the Los Angeles Police Department, officials confirmed on Friday.
  
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• Laura Tsutsui: a Unprofessional, insensitivea Collegian editorial on Trump only gave him power

  04-03-2016 19:32
  Fresno saw a lot of excitement last week. As a student at Fresno State and member of the Mass Communications and Journalism Department, I believe the Collegian's editorial was insensitive. 21 edition of The Collegian was a tabloid. There is a lot to learn about that piece, no doubt. Call me an optimist, but I want to believe in my paper, my peers and my university. I hope for and encourage The Collegian to do better moving forward. Wield the title of reporter with pride and humility, knowing tha
  
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• Bears trying to trade Martellus Bennett

  04-03-2016 19:29
  
  Martellus Bennett's time with the Chicago Bears may be nearing an end, as the team is working with the tight end's agent to find an agreeable landing spot via a trade.
  
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• Knife From Old Simpson Property Given to LAPD in Past Month

  04-03-2016 19:25
  
  Investigators do not know yet when the knife was found.
  
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• Terrell Suggs briefly detained after one-car accident

  04-03-2016 19:18
  
  Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, early Friday morning after police found he had a suspended license following a one-car crash.
  
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• Girl Critically Injured in Kalamazoo Shooting Takes First Steps

  04-03-2016 19:18
  
  Abigail Kopf is recovering after being critically injured in a shooting.
  
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• Donald Trump Doubles Down on Hand Size

  04-03-2016 18:56
  
  "Those hands can hit a golf ball 285 yards," Donald Trump declared.
  
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• Rubio Blames Trump for Making Campaign a 'Vulgar Spectacle'

  04-03-2016 18:28
  
  Rubio made the comments this morning on "GMA."
  
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• Romney Will Do 'Everything Within Normal Political Bounds' to Stop Trump

  04-03-2016 18:28
  
  Romney also shot down being a candidate in a contested GOP convention.
  
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• Can you identify the Hollywood stars who wore these gowns on the Oscars red carpet?

  04-03-2016 18:28
  See if you can identify the celebrities who wore these Oscars red carpet looks.
  
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• LIVE - LAPD discusses discovery of knife at OJ Simpson's old property

  04-03-2016 18:03
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• Girl power takes over Downtown Fresno with the Girls World Expo

  04-03-2016 17:05
  More than 1,500 girls are taking over the Fresno Convention Center this weekend, tolearn how to take over the world.
  
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• Fresno expo aims to empower teenage girls toward education, career

  04-03-2016 15:22
  
  A free expo on Sunday in downtown Fresno aims to empower teenage girls to make their education and career dreams a reality. At The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, near the Fresno Convention Center. "Girls World Expo provides a safe and upbeat atmosphere in which girls can interact and enjoy their shared interests, while discovering new ones," said David Abenojar of I Heart Media, a key sponsor.
  
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• Source: Von Miller to be contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars'

  04-03-2016 11:46
  
  Super Bowl MVP Von Miller will be a contestant on ABC's upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars," a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.
  
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• Groundbreaking Thursday to change Fulton Mall

  04-03-2016 11:07
  
  A large crowd gathers to hear speakers during a groundbreaking ceremony to reconstruct the Fulton Mall as a street after more than 50 years as a pedestrian mall, in downtown Fresno Thursday, March 3, 2016. The crowd erupts into smiles and laughter during the groundbreaking ceremony for re-opening the Fulton Mall to vehicular traffic Thursday, March 3, 2016 in downtown Fresno, Calif.
  
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• 5 people arrested accused of breaking into Clovis home

  04-03-2016 09:12
  Five people are under arrest accused of breaking into a Clovis home armed with guns.
  
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• Henrik Lundqvist loses cool, tosses net in frustration as Rangers fall

  04-03-2016 09:11
  
  A frustrated Henrik Lundqvist lost his temper and tossed his own goal cage in anger during the Rangers ' 4-1 loss on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Mixed feelings as city leaders breakground on Fulton Mall project

  04-03-2016 08:50
  After 52 years, the Fulton Mall in Downtown Fresno is set to be deconstructed.
  
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• CA State Assembly looking to pass bills restricting access to e-cigarettes by raising smoking age

  04-03-2016 08:29
  State assembly passed a number of bills hoping to restrict access and help break the habit.
  
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• Tulare County Sheriff's arrest man for having stolen ATV's

  04-03-2016 08:13
  Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office help recover thousands of dollars for a man who had his ATV's stolen from his property.
  
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• Reading Heart to hold 24-hour book drive in downtown Fresno

  04-03-2016 06:53
  
  In an attempt to break a world record, Reading Heart will hold a 24-hour book drive to fight illiteracy on March 18 and 19 at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno. Prior to the drive, the public is encouraged to donate money to the drive at www.readingheart.org . Scholastic will provide four new books for every $5 raised. Both new and used books will be accepted. Donated books will be distributed through the Fresno County Office of Education in the fall. Reading Heart was created by Danay Ferguson
  
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• Obamas Likely Staying in DC 'Couple of Years' Post-Presidency

  04-03-2016 06:17
  
  The president reveals his future living plans.
  
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• Stephen Curry starts for Warriors vs. OKC; Andre Iguodala available

  04-03-2016 04:46
  
  Stephen Curry started for the Warriors against the Thunder on Thursday night after being listed as questionable with a sore left ankle. Andre Iguodala (hamstring) is available.
  
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• Wheels are in motion on a highway improvement plan in Madera County

  04-03-2016 04:15
  The drive along Highway 41 through Madera County can be frustrating during the morning and evening commute-- and on weekends
  
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• Valley Animal Center asking for donations for the animals they house

  04-03-2016 04:14
  The Valley Animal Center in Fresno is asking for the public's help with supplying towels for the animals they house.
  
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• Valley students get a lesson outside of the classroom with a performance of Don Quixote

  04-03-2016 04:13
  The State Street Ballet and Fresno Ballet Theatre are bringing the inspirational story of Don Quixote to the Saroyan Theatre.
  
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• US Returns Stolen Historic Documents to Russia

  04-03-2016 03:35
  
  The documents were stolen from Russia’s state archives during the 1990s.
  
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• Christie Denies Being 'Held Hostage' on Super Tuesday

  04-03-2016 03:35
  
  "No, I wasn’t sitting up there saying, ‘Oh, my God,’" he said.
  
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• Clovis doctor punished for trail of lies about wife and work

  04-03-2016 03:13
  In the newest chapter of a Valley ghost story, the state medical board has now punished a Clovis doctor for a trail of lies about his wife and his work.
  
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• Bay area wrestler claims he contracted herpes from a wrestling match

  04-03-2016 03:08
  A bay area high school athlete claims he got herpes while competing in a wrestling match last month. The teen is now asking the state wrestling championships be canceled.
  
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• Fresno man on trial for shooting another over a Three Stoogesa gag, says prosecutor

  04-03-2016 02:33
  
  The video was so graphic that the victim's family and friends let out a gasp and cried in Fresno County Superior Court. Police said the victim was unarmed when he was killed. Hutchins said the victim was smiling and drunk when he put his fingers toward Saysanasy's eyes - imitating the old "Three Stooges" eye-poke gag. As a young child, he witnessed bombs exploding, shootings and death, she said. Some relatives had to cling to the side. "So if someone says they are going to kill you, he takes the
  
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• SCCCD kickstarts campaign to get bond measure approved to upgrade facilities

  04-03-2016 02:26
  Hundreds of millions of dollars are now on the line as the State Center of Community College Districts kick starts their campaign to approve a new bond measure on the June ballot.
  
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• Chaffee Zoo looking to fill new positions

  04-03-2016 02:09
  Some job opportunities are available at the Chaffee Zoo. The park is looking to fill some full and part time positions.
  
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• Apology, statement on heckler was owner's idea, Carmelo Anthony says

  04-03-2016 02:01
  
  Carmelo Anthony on Thursday said an apology to a heckling fan was Knicks owner James Dolan's idea.
  
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• Tulare County Sheriff's arrest man who stole ATV's

  04-03-2016 01:54
  Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office help recover thousands of dollars for a man who had his ATV's stolen from his property.
  
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