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Miller, Oakland A’s take down another A.L. East power, rally past Orioles in 10 innings

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The Oakland A's opened a three-game series at A.L. East-leading Baltimore with a comeback win that saw Mason Miller earn another save and Shea Langeliers homer.

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NFL Draft: 49ers make two trades en route to defensive back Green, offensive lineman Puni

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The 49ers drafted defensive back Rendardo Green to close out the second round, then moved up to take Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni in the third.

What former SF Giant Joey Bart said before his first game back at Oracle Park

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Joey Bart, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 draft, was traded in April and has hit three home runs for the Pirates so far

Russian drones chase Abrams tanks from Ukraine front lines

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The proliferation of Russian drones on the Ukrainian battlefield means "there isn't open ground that you can just drive across without fear of detection," a senior defense official told reporters Thursday.

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#MeToo advocates: Weinstein decision won’t stop the reckoning

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Tarana Burke stressed in an interview that while legal advances are necessary for progress, "the judicial system has never been a friend of survivors. And so it's the reason why we need movements, because movements have historically been…

‘Tortured, bureaucratic nonsense’: Congressional District 16 recount will go into a third week

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Mystery, sniping and challenged ballots — all swirl around the extraordinary recount in the Congressional District 16 race as it drags into its third week.

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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoids prison

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Judge Mark Warner said evidence showed Jeremy Cooper did not purposely give McClain a ketamine overdose, rejecting claims by prosecutors that the paramedic had acted with indifference.

Letters: Recall a waste | Eliminating plastics | Student protesters | Fund diplomacy

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Tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs

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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city of 485,000 people.

Letters: No pressure | Competition’s benefits | Special election | Loss of privacy | CPUC choice | Business tax

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49ers: How Pearsall’s dad turned son’s sweet tooth into catching prowess

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As his Ricky Pearsall Jr. arrived at Levi's Stadium after being drafted by the 49ers, his father recalled how he used to throw Skittles at him to groom his catching skills.

UC Berkeley undergraduate wins city council seat in historic victory

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Berkeley residents living in District 7 have a new city council representative in Cecilia Lunaparra, whose victory in an election of fewer than 500 votes was certified Friday.

Man left in coma after being tased by East Bay regional park police in knee-deep water

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The family has filed a legal claim stemming from the incident.

Friday, Apr 26

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Investigative report sheds new light on deaths of Bay Area men in police custody

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Seven men who went unconscious and died while Bay Area police were arresting them were injected with a tranquilizer, according to an AP report that uncovered a nationwide trend in similar incidents.

Handel’s ice cream now serving up scoops in the Bay Area

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The first Bay Area location of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, a nearly 80-year-old national ice cream brand, has just opened in Walnut Creek.

Morgan Hill set to receive millions for transportation updates

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Morgan Hill is received $2 million in federal dollars to expand highway lanes and prepare for increased train traffic.

Oakland ‘Rookie of the Year’ cop remembered for his humor, passion

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A valedictorian of Oakland's police academy, Jordan Wingate was a young police cadet whose career was cut short right out the gate.

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Vallejo man charged with human trafficking in Oakland

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The woman allegedly travelled around New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and the Bay Area as a prostitute.

Meghan Markle bullying allegations revived by Chrissy Teigen’s strawberry jam promo

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Speculation also has grown that palace staffers, who worked for Meghan when she was an active member of the royal family, might be ready to go public with allegations that she bullied them.

US will send more Patriot systems in Ukraine aid package

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U.S. officials said the aid package will be funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which pays for longer-term contracts with the defense industry and means that it could take many months or years for the weapons to…

Mailbag: Hot Seats for ‘Pac-10’ schools, options for WSU and OSU, the Bay Area’s carbon issue and loads more

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Most of the football and men's basketball coaches are either too new or too successful to be in danger of losing their jobs next year.

Biden administration shelves ban on menthol cigarettes

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The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.

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Pacifica police seeking person of interest in arson investigation

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Authorities said were looking for a man who was apparently wearing a Mongolian-style horse bow when a witness reported seeing him start a fire.

Hayward: One suspect in gang killing over drug turf takes 22 years, four others released from jail

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Hayward resident Yeison Toroc was beaten to death after a dispute with a man who was selling drugs in Hayward for a Southern California-based gang.

Los Gatos: Ex-bakery employee buys Icing on the Cake business — recipes and all

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New owner Maggie Raye vows to keep the 'fan favorites' in the bakery case

Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion

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Choosing a bottle of wine can be a stressful task. Especially when that wine is meant for someone else.

Analysis: What to watch during what could be Biden’s final White House correspondents’ dinner

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Here are three things to watch for during official Washington’s annual celebration of the First Amendment — and itself.

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NHL Draft Lottery: When is it, what are the Sharks’ chances, and how does it work?

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NHL Draft Lottery will be televised on ESPN; Boston University's Mack Celebrini is considered the best player available

Trump is having a bad week. Will it matter in the election?

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By Thursday, he was complaining about the overlap in his busy legal schedule.

Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements

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The prospect of a second Trump administration has sparked renewed GOP interest in Medicaid expansion.