Sam Snead was fond of golf but fonder still of fishing. He played the former, he once said, so that he could earn enough to enjoy the latter. Lucky him. …
Curtis Jones
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Germany recorded more than 5,000 excess deaths during the late-June heat wave, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office. In the last full week of June, 5,486 more …
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USA
Platner Supporters Struggle to Come to Terms With Campaign’s Death Knell
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate teetered on a precipice on Tuesday, progressive-minded voters in Maine grappled with the possible end of a cherished dream: that an untested populist oysterman …
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Entertainment
Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter 52 years of providing the Inland Empire with mini golf, roller skating and go-karting, Fiesta Village Fun Park is shutting down. The Colton amusement park said in a statement …
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Health
Trying to avoid cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands, wash your produce
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kali Kniel, professor of microbial food safety at the University of Delaware, about recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis across the U.S.
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Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during their World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday. Elsa/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Elsa/Getty Images …
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Life Style
Disneyland’s Soarin’ Across America has the greatest Soarin’ scene
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmerica’s semiquincentennial came and went, and the Disneyland Resort marked the occasion with a transformation of its now-classic Soarin’ ride. Gone, for now, is Soarin’ Over California and Soarin’ Around …
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latimes
DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security bought two of the largest immigrant detention facilities in California for $1.5 billion, according to the private prison company that sold them. The purchase comes …
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npr
New lawsuit alleges U.S. shared asylum application details with Iran
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSecretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to testify during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 3. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption …
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It’s the pair’s first face-off since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.