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• What Obama Thought About That Awkward Handshake With Castro

  28-03-2016 23:56
  
  The White House explains why Obama resisted clasping hands with Castro.
  
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• Mets scratch Matt Harvey for undisclosed medical issue

  28-03-2016 23:55
  
  The Mets scratched Matt Harvey for Tuesday, putting his Opening Day start in jeopardy because of an undisclosed medical issue.
  
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• Man Shot After Allegedly Pointing Gun at US Capitol Police

  28-03-2016 23:48
  
  The suspect was injured and was sent to a local hospital.
  
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• American Airlines Pilot Who Authorities Say Failed Breathalyzer Test Is Charged

  28-03-2016 23:34
  
  A co-pilot who was arrested on accusations that he was drinking has been charged
  
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• Squirrel braves 'apocalyptic' Storm Katie to retrieve breakfast

  28-03-2016 23:32
  
  A squirrel in Dartford, Kent, England, was so determined to retrieve his breakfast that he was willing to brave a storm with 70 mph winds.
  
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• a Zeldaa multimedia concert experience coming to Fresno

  28-03-2016 23:09
  
  " Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses " is a concert experience for fans of classical music and video games. Friday, April 1, at the theater box office, at select Save Mart supermarkets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone 800-745-3000. The concert is multimedia affair: There is a complete, four-movement symphony in two acts, with melody interludes from "Ocarina of Time," "The Wind Waker" and "Twilight Princess," performed by a full orchestra in front of a giant screen projecting s
  
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• Cavs coach Tyronn Lue to sit LeBron James for extra rest

  28-03-2016 22:59
  
  LeBron James to sit out Cavaliers' game against Rockets to get extra rest.
  
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• Shooter caught at US Capitol, injuries unclear

  28-03-2016 22:29
  
  A gunman was taken into custody after firing shots in the U.S. Capitol complex on Monday, Capitol officials said, and visitors and staff were shut in their offices and told to "shelter in place."
  
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• Belgian Police Intensify Manhunt for Third Airport Bomber

  28-03-2016 22:17
  
  The death toll from last week's attacks continues to climb.
  
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• Fresno police: Gang member crashes while fleeing officers

  28-03-2016 21:01
  
  A gang member who fled officers at a high rate of speed in a Lexis was arrested after he crashed the car in central Fresno Saturday night, police reported. Officers discontinued a pursuit, but located the car a short time later after Guerrero ran a red light and totaled the car near First and Clinton Avenue. Guerrero was taken into custody after a yard-to-yard search. The woman, who was identified as Alyssa Amesquita, was arrested for a probation violation.
  
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• Passenger dies, driver injured in Fresno collision

  28-03-2016 19:59
  
  Walker III was southbound on Palm Avenue in a Nissan and Kojne Biana Her, 23, was westbound in a Honda on Ashlan Avenue. The CHP said Walker ran a stoplight and slammed into the Honda's passenger side. A person in Her's car died at the scene. Her sustained major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. Walker was booked on the DUI charges.
  
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• Cruising, Trump protest shuts down parts of Blackstone Avenue Sunday night

  28-03-2016 19:02
  
  Cruise night on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno got particularly busy Easter Sunday. Richard Tucker said cruising is typical this time of year, but traffic officers were forced to shut down a portion of Blackstone from Herndon to Shaw avenues due to gridlock and people stopping for long periods in store parking lots. Many protestors carried Mexican-American flags as they drove Blackstone from Ashlan to Shaw avenues, where the majority of the group was gathered, to protest against presidential candid
  
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• Vegas lists Tar Heels as 4-5 favorites to win NCAA tournament

  28-03-2016 17:39
  
  North Carolina begins the week as 4-5 favorites at the Westgate SuperBook to win the NCAA tournament.
  
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• Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to veto House Bill 757

  28-03-2016 17:39
  
  Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday vetoed the state's controversial "religious liberty" bill, helping Atlanta's bid to host the Super Bowl in either 2019 or 2020 at the Falcons' new stadium.
  
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• World leaders react to Easter Sunday terror attacks in Lahore

  28-03-2016 17:37
  
  Politicians from the U.S. and around the world respond to the terror attacks in Lahore, Pakistan on Easter Sunday that killed more than 70 people.
  
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• Georgia Governor Said He Will Veto 'Anti-LGBT' Bill

  28-03-2016 17:35
  
  "Georgia is a welcoming state," Gov. Nathan Deal said today.
  
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• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Appear in 'Merchant of Venice' Production

  28-03-2016 17:21
  
  The theater-loving justice will appear in a production of the Shakespeare play.
  
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• Man dressed as Aladdin rides 'magic carpet' in San Francisco

  28-03-2016 17:04
  The popular YouTube channel PrankvsPrank recently posted video of a man named Jesse Wellens dressed as Aladdin flying on his "magic carpet" in San Francisco.
  
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• 'Personal health' primary reason for Husain Abdullah to retire

  28-03-2016 16:55
  
  Free-agent defensive back Hussain Abdullah announced Monday on Instagram that he is retiring from the NFL, citing his history of concussions and overall concern for his health.
  
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• Bono on Refugees: 'They Want to Be Friends of America'

  28-03-2016 16:52
  
  Bono opened up about his visits to refugee camps in Jordan and Kenya.
  
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• Bowl for Kids Sake continues this weekend

  28-03-2016 16:12
  This weekend strikes and spares are raising money for children in the Central Valley.
  
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• High speed chase comes to a dramatic end in Fresno

  28-03-2016 15:14
  Two people are in custody following a high speed chase in Central Fresno.
  
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• Rajon Rondo: If Kings miss playoffs, Mavericks should too

  28-03-2016 14:09
  
  Rajon Rondo says it would be ideal if the slumping Mavericks, whom he played for last year, missed the playoffs. On Sunday night, Rondo's Kings did their part to help ensure it.
  
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• New Brussels Airport Video Shows Suspect Right Before Attacks

  28-03-2016 14:04
  
  Police did not say why they released the video.
  
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• Brussels Death Toll Rises to 35

  28-03-2016 13:36
  
  Police clash with self-described fascists who rally at shrine honoring victims.
  
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• Fresno Police officer gives girl Easter surprise

  28-03-2016 08:37
  A Fresno Police officer was patrolling Roeding Park Sunday afternoon when he noticed 1-year-old Avery driving on the grass.
  
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• Thousands head downtown for Fres-Yes Fest

  28-03-2016 08:32
  The free event had 18 different food trucks, live local music and pop up vendors from around the Valley.
  
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• Tower District residents take stand against crime

  28-03-2016 08:26
  The Facebook group "Please Help Stop Crime in the Tower District" started the campaign after a recent rash of crime throughout their part of the city.
  
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• Car crashes into Minkler store

  28-03-2016 08:23
  The store is off of Highway 180 and Reed Avenue. The driver who ran into the store was hurt but is expected to be recover.
  
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• SUV crashes into Laton home

  28-03-2016 08:21
  Authorities say a man was driving under the influence when he lost control of his SUV and careened through the home's fence and wound up in its living room.
  
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• Warriors maintain 73-win pace behind Klay Thompson, Draymond Green

  28-03-2016 08:05
  
  Klay Thompson scored 40 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career, Draymond Green posted his franchise-best 12th triple-double and the Warriors beat the 76ers 117-105.
  
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• Vegas bettor holds $100K ticket on Syracuse national championship

  28-03-2016 07:54
  
  Westgate SuperBook has four bets booked on Syracuse winning the NCAA tournament, including a $100 ticket that would pay $100,100.
  
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• Dirk Nowitzki might play beyond the end of 2017 deal

  28-03-2016 07:21
  
  Dirk Nowitzki said on ESPN Radio that he wouldn't make a firm decision about his final season until after completing his current contract on the 2016-17 campaign.
  
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• Families enjoy relaxed Easter at Roeding Park

  28-03-2016 06:25
  
  Easter Sunday came with a little less stress for families celebrating at Roeding Park this year. Many families flocked to the popular central Fresno park to celebrate the holiday and found there was less crowding and more space for fun. Vanessa Gradilla, a homemaker who lined up to enter the park about 5 a.m., said it was the first time her family had spent Easter at Roeding Park. "You gotta plan ahead," Deloney said. She had celebrated at her mother's house in previous years. "It's something ne
  
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• Feds Arrest Hundreds of Suspected Transnational Gang Members

  28-03-2016 06:20
  
  “Project Shadowfire" ran from February through March, across the country.
  
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• Fresno business owners wary of minimum wage deal

  28-03-2016 05:02
  Legislators are working on a deal that would make California the highest minimum wage state in the nation.
  
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• Geno Auriemma defends UConn's dominance, rips critics

  28-03-2016 04:58
  
  A day after his team beat Mississippi State by 60 points in the regional semifinals, UConn coach Geno Auriemma and his team were left answering whether their dominance was good for the sport.
  
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• Local Boxer Jose Ramirez ready for big stage in Las Vegas

  28-03-2016 03:52
  Avenal fighter is preparing for biggest fight of his career to date
  
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• Valley families enjoy Easter Sunday

  28-03-2016 03:38
  Fresno families took to parks all around the City Sunday to celebrate Easter.
  
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• Arrests made after Fresno home invasion robbery

  28-03-2016 03:34
  Jesse Covarrubias, Douglas Gomez and another man were in the middle of a home robbery when they were interrupted by a security guard.
  
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• 1 killed in Northwest Fresno car crash

  28-03-2016 03:30
  Police say 21-year-old Lawrence Walker blew through a red light at Palm and Ashlan and hit the side of another car, killing a passenger and leaving the driver with major injuries.
  
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• Easter service continues at Fresno church despite arson attack

  28-03-2016 03:25
  The suspects targeted Holy Spirit Church on Champlain and Friant late Wednesday night. Authorities say two small fires were started on both sides of the church but they were able to put them out before any real damage was done.
  
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• Jason Day wins Match Play, reclaims No. 1 ranking

  28-03-2016 03:18
  
  Jason Day outlasted Rory McIlroy in an epic battle in the semifinals Sunday to win the Dell Match Play.
  
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• Cubs game delayed when Jason Heyward swarmed, stung by bees

  28-03-2016 02:45
  
  The Cubs' spring game against the Mariners was delayed when Jayson Heyward was stung at least 10 times by a swarm of bees.
  
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• Fresno cystic fibrosis clinic brings hope, help to Valley patients

  28-03-2016 02:13
  
  Although Valley Children's Hospital treats child cystic fibrosis patients, they must leave Valley's care by age 21, Lee said. Both have experienced milestones this year. He says he's not just a doctor, but tries to be a friend and a life coach. She feels more connected to the Valley now, and wants to give back. "I want to be able to make a difference somehow and utilize my life experience and my gifts and abilities to impact my community," Long said. "I want be a role model for my family and oth
  
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• Clippers' Blake Griffin starts serving four-game suspension

  28-03-2016 02:12
  
  Blake Griffin started serving his four-game suspension on Sunday. The Clippers said he'll return on April 3 against the Wizards.
  
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• Donald Trump tombstone mysteriously appears in Central Park

  28-03-2016 01:25
  
  The tombstone, which reads "Made America Hate Again", mysteriously appeared near Sheep's Meadow, but has reportedly been taken down.
  
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• Parents accused of bum-rushing Easter egg hunt

  28-03-2016 01:21
  An Easter egg hunt in Connecticut turned into a shoving match Saturday, and ended with broken baskets and children in tears.
  
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• Pakistan Attack Targeting Christians Kills 65, Mostly Children

  28-03-2016 01:05
  
  The attack was near the children's rides at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal park in Lahore.
  
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• Gov't: Bomb blast in Pakistan park kills at least 60, wounds 300

  28-03-2016 00:30
  
  Senior police officer Haider Ashraf says the explosion took place close to the children's rides in Gulshan-e-Iqbal park.
  
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