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• California woman adopts 30-year-old daughter

  21-03-2016 23:37
  
  Bernice Dyck, a widowed mother of two sons, formally adopted Chendra Kaub Chumb as her daughter six months ago, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday. Dyck and her family knew the woman for years after helping her come to the United States from Cambodia after high school. Chumb stayed with Bernice Dyck and Dyck's late husband in Fresno, and the three formed a tight bond. "The full life she helps me live, as my child, is the miracle," Dyck told the newspaper. "My adopted mother, Bernice, wants the bes
  
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• Obama Says He Has Not Handed Over Dissidents' List to Castro

  21-03-2016 23:21
  
  The president told David Muir, however, that lists had been sent in the past.
  
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• Slick Rock Student Film Festival information

  21-03-2016 23:11
  
  The Slick Rock Student Film Festival is Central California's premier film competition for middle and high school students in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare counties.
  
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• Anthony Davis to skip Rio Games, says shoulder hurt for 3 years

  21-03-2016 23:11
  
  Pelicans star Anthony Davis said he will miss the 2016 Rio Olympics and revealed that he has battled through shoulder pain since his rookie season.
  
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• Hulk Hogan-Gawker jury awards $25M in punitive damages

  21-03-2016 23:06
  
  A Florida jury awarded a total of $25 million in punitive damages Monday in the Hulk Hogan sex tape trial, hitting Gawker Media with a $15 million judgment and its owner, Nick Denton, with $10 million.
  
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• Astronauts Scott Kelly and Tim Peake play 'Space Invaders' with VR headsets

  21-03-2016 22:42
  
  The astronauts played the classic video game 'Space Invaders' with VR headsets while aboard the International Space Station.
  
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• Woody Johnson wants Ryan Fitzpatrick back as Jets' QB

  21-03-2016 22:27
  
  Woody Johnson sounded almost like a college recruiter Monday at the NFL owners meetings with his message to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Come back to the Jets."
  
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• Robert Kraft wrote Roger Goodell a letter asking for draft picks back

  21-03-2016 22:27
  
  In a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Patriots owner Robert Kraft requested the league reinstate the draft picks stripped as part of the Deflategate penalties.
  
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• Dwight Howard: 'I've never been a cheater'

  21-03-2016 22:27
  
  Dwight Howard said Monday he's "never been a cheater" and he doesn't understand all the fuss over his use of a spray on his hands in Saturday's game vs. the Hawks.
  
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• Tyronn Lue says Cavs will prioritize resting players over East's top seed

  21-03-2016 22:16
  
  Tyronn Lue said the Cavaliers will prioritize resting their players down the stretch instead of striving to claim the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
  
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• Jamie Dixon to become TCU's new coach

  21-03-2016 21:43
  
  TCU has agreed to a deal with Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon to become the Horned Frogs' new coach, sources told ESPN.
  
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• Trump Refers to Elizabeth Warren as 'The Indian'

  21-03-2016 21:28
  
  The Massachusetts senator also calledhim a "serious threat."
  
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• Raul Castro Dodges Question on Trump vs. Clinton

  21-03-2016 21:28
  
  Castro's response came as he and Obama took questions from the press today.
  
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• Obama Recognizes Marine Killed in Iraq During Cuba Visit

  21-03-2016 21:28
  
  Speaking in Havana, Obama started by recognizing the fallen Marine.
  
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• Kasich Plans to Jab Trump over Israel-Palestinian Conflict

  21-03-2016 21:28
  
  His planned remarks follow criticism of Donald Trump's comments by Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Comedian Amy Schumer leaves $1,000 tip to 'Hamilton' bartender

  21-03-2016 21:20
  Comedian Amy Schumer was taking in the Broadway blockbuster hit 'Hamilton' on Saturday night,. She and her friends got the hottest tickets in town...if you're lucky to get a ticket. She then enjoyed a round of drinks.
  
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• Terror 'Puzzle': Police Desperate to Uncover Paris Attacks Network

  21-03-2016 21:00
  
  Official: At one point over half Belgian police working terrorism investigation.
  
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• Presidents Obama and Castro Clash Over Political Prisoners

  21-03-2016 21:00
  
  Obama is in the midst of a two-day trip to the island nation.
  
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• Several NFL teams interested in playing game in China

  21-03-2016 20:59
  
  Several teams have expressed a willingness to play in China, and the NFL is exploring the possibility of a regular-season game in the country as soon as the 2018 season.
  
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• Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Cutler

  21-03-2016 20:33
  A pedestrian is still in the hospital after being hit by an SUV Sunday night.
  
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• 'Dancing' contestants ready to compete for the Mirror Ball trophy

  21-03-2016 17:30
  
  See who will be vying for the Mirror Ball this season.
  
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• DraftKings, FanDuel will stop in NY, but appeal, legislation pending

  21-03-2016 17:28
  
  DraftKings and FanDuel will stop operating in New York in exchange for the attorney general not seeking restitution until a September appeals hearing is heard.
  
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• WATCH: Easter Bunny gets into brawl with shoppers at New Jersey mall

  21-03-2016 17:06
  Video posted on social media shows a man dressed as the Easter bunny exchanging punches with shoppers at a New Jersey mall.
  
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• Ben Simmons to enter NBA draft

  21-03-2016 17:06
  
  Ben Simmons, widely regarded as the top prospect in college this season, told ESPN that he will hire an agent and enter the NBA draft.
  
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• Rare whale birth caught on camera off coast of Dana Point

  21-03-2016 16:54
  
  An amazing and rare sight of a whale birth was caught on camera off the coast of Dana Point.
  
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• Obama Meets With Cuba's Raul Castro

  21-03-2016 16:54
  
  The president honored Jose Marti before sitting down with Castro.
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Apple product launch event

  21-03-2016 16:54
  
  On Monday, Apple will host a product launch event that could bring big news for those who prefer small phones. See the latest updates here.
  
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• Clinton Slams Trump Over Israel-Palestine

  21-03-2016 16:41
  
  Clinton slammed Trump about Israel and Palestine,just hours before he is expected to speak at the same forum.
  
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• Boaty McBoatface? Ship naming contest doesn't go as planned

  21-03-2016 16:29
  Some wild names are in the lead of a naming contest for a new state-of-the-art research ship.
  
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• Sashi Brown: Colin Kaepernick trade talks overblown

  21-03-2016 16:00
  
  Colin Kaepernick isn't being actively pursued by the Cleveland Browns, says director of football operations Sashi Brown, who called reports of trade talk with the 49ers "over-reported."
  
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• Spring cleaning tips

  21-03-2016 15:15
  The first day of spring got a warm welcome from people throughout the Valley.
  
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• Obama seeks more coordination on dealing with drought

  21-03-2016 15:13
  
  President Barack Obama on Monday directed the federal government to come up with a less reactionary and more long-term strategy for dealing with drought.
  
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• RNC Preparing for 'Possibility' of Contested Convention

  21-03-2016 13:18
  
  Reince Priebus no longer thinks a contested convention is a remote possibility.
  
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• Merced PD surprises boys with new skateboards

  21-03-2016 07:36
  The boys had their skateboards stolen last week. Officer Edwin Arias took the report and then reached out to the Volunteers in Police Services, also known as VIP's for help.
  
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• Antique fair held at Old Town Clovis

  21-03-2016 07:22
  Nearly 100 dealers all gathered in one place for the event, and an expert appraiser was also on hand to help people figure out the value of their own items.
  
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• Valley welcomes first day of spring

  21-03-2016 07:19
  A lot of families headed to Millerton Lake Sunday to enjoy the beautiful weather on the first full day of spring.
  
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• Man killed in Texas carjacking made headlines after having sex on Las Vegas Ferris wheel

  21-03-2016 05:42
  Two suspects have been arrested after a driver was gunned down Saturday morning in southwest Houston.
  
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• Steve Alford gives extension back as penance for bad season

  21-03-2016 04:56
  
  In a letter to UCLA fans and supporters, coach Steve Alford said he is returning his one-year extension as penance for a bad season, but he hopes to earn it back.
  
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• Brewers' Rymer Liriano sustains fractures in face from pitch

  21-03-2016 04:56
  
  Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Rymer Liriano was hit in the face by a pitch Sunday, and there was blood around his nose when he was carried off the field on a backboard.
  
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• Obama Begins Historic Cuba Visit: 'Change Is Going to Happen'

  21-03-2016 04:28
  
  In a first for a sitting US president in more than 80 years, President Obama visits Cuba and ABC's David Muir is there to cover the historic moment.
  
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• Jimmie Johnson gets past Kevin Harvick in OT to win at Fontana

  21-03-2016 03:39
  
  Jimmie Johnson pulled away in overtime to beat Kevin Harvick on Sunday for the Southern California native's record sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Fontana.
  
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• Fresno traffic stop leads to drug, mail theft arrests

  21-03-2016 02:32
  Officers say they caught Pedro Chavez after he tried to run from a routine traffic stop near North and Elm Avenues. Officers searched the car and found two guns, marijuana, and evidence that both were involved in mail theft and fraud.
  
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• Truck drives into Visalia glass business

  21-03-2016 02:29
  Firefighters say a truck drove completely through the Discount Glass building on Mineral King Avenue near Chinowth Street around 8 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Hundreds of archers gather for Fresno County tournament

  21-03-2016 02:25
  The largest Rinehart 3D Archery Tournament was held this weekend in Fresno and hosted by the local non-profit organization Break the Barriers.
  
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• Trump Campaign Beefing Up Security at Events

  21-03-2016 02:21
  
  The Republican frontrunner is beefing up security at his volatile rallies.
  
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• Valley farmers receive new water allocations

  21-03-2016 02:18
  The drought has left many valley growers with no water allocations for the past two years, but that's changing for Friant water users, however some say it's still not enough.
  
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• John Mara 'startled' by increase in diagnosed concussions in 2015

  21-03-2016 01:15
  
  Giants owner John Mara said the effects of concussions and the link between football and brain disease represent the most serious issues confronting NFL owners at the annual league meetings.
  
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• Brewers' Rymer Liriano hit in face by pitch, hospitalized

  21-03-2016 01:04
  
  Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Rymer Liriano was hit in the face by a pitch Sunday, and there was blood around his nose when he was carried off the field on a backboard.
  
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• Bernie Sanders on the Border: 'We Don't Need a Wall'

  21-03-2016 01:03
  
  Democratic candidate talks about Trump and Clinton in visit to US-Mexico border.
  
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• Transgender inmate planning to have surgery on her own

  21-03-2016 00:45
  
  A federal judge ordered the state to provide the surgery to Michelle Norsworthy in 2015, just the second time that any judge in the United States directed a state prison system to provide the operation. But Norsworthy was paroled before she received it.
  
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