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The likely winner of Sunday's presidential election once played the Ukrainian president in a TV show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GmQLFg

Twenty-one Australian nurses died at Bangka Island, but a historian says there's more to the story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ir4CxP

The Swiss psychologist's theories of ego, persona and the psyche underpin the band's latest lyrics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XtjSOj

India's top court has ruled that consensual sex can be rape if a man breaches his promise to marry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7Khnk

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San Antonio's city council voted narrowly Thursday not to reconsider its decision to remove Chick-fil-A from its concessions contract at the city's airport. The Texas attorney general is investigating, citing religious liberty concerns. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VaZjsg

The Word Network hosted a panel of 50 predominately African-American female preachers this week during a special broadcast called, "Young Preacher Ladies Night Edition."  The nearly two-hour broadcast, which was also streamed on the network's Facebook page, was hosted by Bishop Greg Davis. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IFhqA1

The Family Research Council went public Wednesday with a new campaign in the Wall Street Journal exposing the "hypocrisy" of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Using testimonials of former employees, the organization, alongside the American Family Association and SPLCexposed.com, the effort calls on major companies like Spotify, MSNBC, CNN, YouTube, Amazon, and PayPal to stop their partnerships with the progressive SPLC.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XmyGy3

This is just one, small example of how Christians are so quick to turn on other Christians online. As soon as there’s a difference of opinion, Christians undo Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane that we would be one as God and Jesus are one, by piling on unmerited personal insults. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GkTvTN

Conservative commentator and author, Ben Shapiro, talks with CBN News about his new book, The Right Side of History. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UJ1Bj7

What We Know So Far From the Mueller Report    The New York Times The Mueller report is out: Live updates    CNN Mueller report shows probe did not find collusion evidence, reveals Trump efforts to sideline key players    Fox News Tom Del Beccaro: Mueller took many improper actions investigating Trump – Here are a few    Fox News Attorney General William Barr's pathetic performance    Chicago Tribune View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2Pe4m5K

Justice Department Releases Redacted Mueller Report    Bloomberg Twitter melts down over Barr press conference | TheHill    The Hill Democrats were right: William Barr spoke too soon about the Mueller report    Los Angeles Times Trump blasts 'Greatest Political Hoax of all time' ahead of Mueller report release | TheHill    The Hill House Judiciary chairman calls on special counsel Robert Mueller to testify "as soon as possible"    Salon View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://bloom.bg/2PmlPJy

AG William Barr releases Mueller report    The Boston Globe Mueller report recounts 10 'episodes' involving Trump and questions of obstruction    CNBC Dems want Mueller to testify to Congress by May 23 | TheHill    The Hill Trump had no part in the Mueller report's redactions and the media hysteria has been for nothing    Washington Examiner Barr: Yes, Russia interfered, but Trump didn't collude    Washington Examiner View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2PqJBnP

Armed vigilantes apprehend hundreds of asylum seekers near Mexican border    ThinkProgress Videos appear to show armed militia detaining migrants at US-Mexico border    The Guardian Border Patrol spots drone trying to help migrants illegally enter America    Fox News Even Obama immigration officials agree: The crisis at the border is very real | TheHill    The Hill Militia in New Mexico Detains Asylum Seekers at Gunpoint    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Phe3AC

CNN's April Ryan calls for Sarah Sanders to be fired    Fox News Sarah Sanders made an important admission to Mueller's team    CNN Mueller report documents Sean Spicer and Sarah Sanders lying to press    Vox.com Mueller report reveals Sarah Sanders lied for Trump. It's time for her to resign.    NBC News Mueller report proves key Trump advisers saved him from himself | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2KNaJhT

Partner of Minneapolis officer who killed woman says he feared ambush    NBC News Noor trial: Partner testifies, says Damond's 911 call had him 'ready for anything'    KMSP-TV Officer says partner fired before he could analyze threat    The Associated Press Noor's former partner testifies he feared for life when silhouette appeared    Star Tribune Noor trial: Accused officer's partner takes the stand    KARE 11 View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2GvEzDz

Multiple tornadoes reported in southern Mississippi as storm system moves east    CBS News LIVE: Rampage of deadly storms continues across Alabama, Florida, Georgia into Friday    AccuWeather.com Storms batter South, kill 2 in Mississippi, 1 in Alabama    WTVM Potential for damaging winds Thursday evening    WBRC The Latest: Power pole falls, hit 2 vehicles in Louisiana    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2DlL7To

'I regret I didn't kill that cop,' Man told judge, who then gave him life in prison for Flint airport stabbing    Chicago Tribune A Canadian man convicted of terrorism for nearly killing a Michigan police officer while yelling "God is great" in Arabic was sentenced to life in prison. from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V8HmuA

Fox News Poll: Interest in 2020 already at Election Day levels    Fox News GOP strategist Karl Rove: Sen. 'Sanders a real contender' to defeat Donald Trump    Washington Times Fox News runs full-page ad in Washington Post to tout viewership for Sanders town hall | TheHill    The Hill Did Bernie Sanders Steal His Wealth?    National Review Bernie Sanders and the Myth of the 1 Percent    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2UGK7Ut

Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire    AOL Massive Notre Dame Cathedral donations draw high-profile backlash    USA TODAY Laser scan of Notre-Dame not likely to aid to rebuilding effort    Daily Mail Out of the Ashes of Notre Dame    The Wall Street Journal The billionaires’ donations will turn Notre Dame into a monument to hypocrisy    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://aol.it/2GuXT3O

Vox Sentences: Decoding the Mueller report    Vox.com A (redacted) Mueller report is finally released; North Korea's foreign minister wants Pompeo out of nuclear negotiations. from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2PjjKxL

Here's why McDonald's is ditching its fancy burgers    CNN McDonald's to get rid of Signature Craft burgers and sandwiches    TODAY Here’s why McDonald’s is ditching its fancy burgers    WQAD Moline McDonald’s Drops Signature-Crafted Burgers    The Wall Street Journal McDonald's scraps artisan burgers to focus on Quarter Pounders    Chicago Tribune View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2GuzHyv

Public Dragged into Stop & Shop Mess [OPINION]    wbsm.com Joe Biden, inching closer to the presidential race, visits striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston    The Washington Post Stop & Shop Strike: Joe Biden Addresses Striking Employees In Massachusetts    NPR Joe Biden rallies crowd at Boston Stop & Shop strike    Boston Herald Former Vice President Joe Biden attends Boston rally in support of striking Stop & Shop workers    WCVB Boston View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GzdUoj

Uber’s self-driving car unit raises $1B from Toyota, Denso and Vision Fund ahead of spin-out    TechCrunch Uber raises $1 billion for its self-driving unit    Axios Uber announces $1 billion investment into its self-driving car group, weeks before going public    CNBC Uber’s self-driving unit gets $1 billion investment from SoftBank and Japan’s auto industry    The Verge Uber lands $1 billion from SoftBank, Toyota for self-driving unit    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://tcrn.ch/2KY9kFA

Amazon Launches New Spotify Competitor With Ad-Supported Music Streaming for Echo Devices    Gizmodo Alexa owners can listen to Amazon Music for free -- with ads    Engadget Amazon launches ad-supported music service to Echo owners    TechCrunch Google Beats Amazon to the Punch    Motley Fool Apple Music faces fresh competition from Amazon’s new free option    Cult of Mac View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VSKMhX

The Best Android Phones 2019    IGN Samsung turns the Galaxy S10’s Bright Night feature into a night mode    The Verge New Update Gives the Galaxy S10 a Real Night Mode    Gizmodo Samsung Good Lock 2019 New App Updates For One UI And Galaxy Phones    XDA Developers Samsung Spins Bright Night Camera Feature Into Standalone Mode    Droid Life View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IEgmMJ

EA is shutting down servers for last-gen versions of Burnout Paradise    Destructoid Burnout Paradise's servers are going dark after over a decade    PC Gamer Paradise lost! Burnout Paradise shutting down servers in August    Rock Paper Shotgun Say Goodbye to Servers for the Original Burnout Paradise This August    PlayStation LifeStyle Burnout Paradise servers are shutting down    VG247 View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V65CNV

Jimmy Kimmel Re-Creates Norman Lear’s ‘All In The Family,’ ‘The Jeffersons’ Episodes For Live ABC Primetime Special    Deadline All In The Family: Woody Harrelson As Archie Bunker — New ABC Special    TVLine Jimmy Kimmel Sets Live Classic Sitcom Special for May on ABC    Variety Star-Studded 'All in the Family,' 'The Jeffersons' Live Event Set at ABC    Hollywood Reporter Jimmy Kimmel to Re-Create ‘All in the Family,’ ‘The Jeffersons’ Episodes Live    TheWrap View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KPGx5X

Kim Kardashian & Kylie Jenner Delayed Their Fragrance Launch For An Unusual Reason    Bustle See Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott in Behind-the-Scenes Coachella Photos    E! NEWS Did Kylie Jenner CHEAT On Travis Scott With THIS Guy During Fight?!    Hollyscoop Kim Kardashian Clarifies Sink Confusion, Passes Law Exam, Maybe Blinks in Taylor Swift Feud    TooFab Kendall Jenner Reveals Engagement Ring Request In New Interview    HollywoodLife View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2vazidU

Wendy Williams' Estranged Husband Fears Her Career and Finances Could Be in Jeopardy Post Split    The Blast Wendy Williams's husband Kevin Hunter axed from her daytime show amid divorce    Yahoo Entertainment Charlamagne Explains His Phone Call With Wendy Williams    Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM Wendy Williams beefs up security for protection from Kevin Hunter    Page Six Will Wendy Williams Get Divorce Help From Christie Brinkley?    The Cheat Sheet View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GlUUcM

Will Meghan Markle Offend the Royal Family With Her Birth Plan?    The Cheat Sheet Meghan Markle's visit to India | 5 News    5 News Royal baby: Why modern Meghan and Harry will pick traditional royal baby name    Express Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton: Which Duchess Has the Better Love Story?    The Cheat Sheet Meghan Markle Keeping Baby's Birth Private Is 'Understandable': 'Lindo Wing Has Become a Circus'    PEOPLE.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GvQgKt

Why Raiders will play 5 straight games away from Oakland    NBCSports.com NFL scheduling executive would 'love a redo' after Raiders, Buccaneers saddled with tough 2019 slates    USA TODAY 2019 NFL Draft: Can the Buffalo Bills trade up with the Oakland Raiders for a generational talent at 4th over…    Buffalo Rumblings The NFL just gave the Raiders the toughest schedule for 2019    SF Gate The Raiders and Bucs will go 49 days between home games in 2019 and fans aren't happy    For The Win View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IIjWp4

Picking best NFL fits for the 2019 draft's top quarterbacks    ESPN Dwayne Haskins going bowling on draft day    NBC Sports The Giants could draft Daniel Jones over Dwayne Haskins - Mel Kiper | Golic and Wingo    ESPN Seven-round 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders surprise at No. 4, Panthers and Patriots take QBs on Day 2    CBS Sports Does Von Miller have a draft preference for the Broncos    Mile High Report View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2Pgj7oS

NBA playoffs scores, highlights, results: Warriors get revenge, rout Clippers in Game 3; Spurs, 76ers take 2-1 leads    CBS Sports The NBA playoffs continued to roll along on Thursday night with three first-round series matchups. The first of the three Game 3s finished up in Brooklyn as the ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V3l5OP

Rosen: I respect the higher-ups and their decisions    NFL.com Is being left out of the Cardinals' 2019 hype video a bad sign for Josh Rosen? | Get Up!    ESPN 2019 Dynasty Price Check - Christian Kirk    RotoBaller Josh Rosen breaks silence, confirms his uncertain status    Yahoo Sports QB Rosen -- Uncertainty with Cardinals 'annoying'    ESPN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Isq7ye

NYC measles outbreak: First vaccination fines, 4 more schools shut down New York City’s Board of Health is issuing civil summonses for three people who didn’t comply with the mandatory measles vaccination order. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Gugltt

Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk, study finds Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Guf4Cn

Girl, 7, dies after severe allergic reaction to toothpaste ingredient, family says A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredient labels after her 7-year-old daughter suffered a fatal allergic reaction allegedly triggered by a new prescription toothpaste. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2It5v9i

3-year-old born with 'backward' legs takes first steps after pioneering surgery A "one-in-a-million" 3-year-old born with both legs bent backward has walked for the first time after the public helped raise $234G for "miracle" surgery. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vaOK9Z

St. Jude doctors claim cure for 'bubble boy' disease Relying on the trickery used by the AIDS virus to infect people, doctors at two medical centers say they have cured 10 infants of so-called bubble boy disease, a genetic defect that leaves children, typically boys, without an immune system. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VUobSf

Doctors warn against new 'shell on' Snapchat challenge Teens are daring each other to eat plastic packaging, cardboard boxes and fruit peels — and posting videos of themselves doing it to Snapchat — in a bizarre new social media trend called “shell on.” via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZtRI7E

Mom says toddler nearly died after accidentally eating laundry pod: ‘We got very lucky’ A Rhode Island toddler who still suffers from breathing issues nearly two years after he accidentally swallowed a laundry pod is lucky to be alive, his mother said, after he spent three days on life support on the hospital. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GtCrMH

Google worker infected with measles visited California campus A worker infected with measles visited Google’s Northern California campus earlier this month, according to a report. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VTbcQD

Mother of Texas man who contracted deadly brain-eating amoeba sues surf park The mother of a New Jersey man who died last year after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba is suing the Texas water park where health officials say he caught the infection.   via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KNET4R

Oxytocin nasal spray could help treat alcoholism, study finds Scientists believe an oxytocin nasal spray could help treat alcoholism, according to a new study released Tuesday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GkISA9

Pub apologizes, removes controversial photo of Jesus after extreme backlash: 'Absolutely disgraceful!' An Australian pub has deleted an image of Jesus after facing extreme backlash on social media. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IsWRrd

Guy Fieri partners with Sammy Hagar for rocker's latest tequila “There are a few things I know: Great food, killer drinks and wild times,” Fieri said in a press release. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VVjxDI

McDonald's investigated after multiple claims of worms in soft drink cups: 'We're absolutely disgusted' Multiple McDonald’s customers in Lyons, N.Y., claimed to have found worms at the bottom of their soft drink cups. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KQ8w5x

Conservative protesters hold 'Save Chick-fil-A Day' at Texas state Capitol The group of conservative Christians took a stand for their favorite fast food chain. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZhYvB8

Police threaten to arrest Starbucks customer after mistaking her for different woman, body-cam footage shows Police in San Pablo, Calif., released body-cam footage of the March 18 incident, during which they threatened a Starbucks customer with arrest, and later apologized upon learning of their mistake. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IGSND1

How to shop at BJ's Wholesale Club without a membership If you don’t think a full membership is worth it, you can still shop at BJ’s. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2V8FS3m

Oprah has her own avocado orchard, thinks it's 'ridiculous to pay for avocados' Take heed, brunch restaurants of the world: Oprah Winfrey will not be paying extra for avocado. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KMzUBo

Budweiser launches commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing beer Beer lovers can toast the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing this summer in style. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UIIaa6

Paula Deen's idea for 'butter burgers' might be your new favorite recipe Can we go to Paula Deen’s house for Easter? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UMXWRq

Family leaving California restaurant narrowly avoids car plowing through outdoor patio Police in Napa Valley shared the astonishing video following Monday’s incident, along with a warning to "to always be aware of your surroundings." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PeKO1e

Life beyond ‘Game of Thrones’ Hard as it may seem to believe, some of us did not watch “Game of Thrones” [ “The. Best. TV. Show. Ever,” April 14, by Mary McNamara]. Now that the last season is in full PR swing, is there any chance to make room for more film reviews on Fridays (other than online)... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-ca-0421-feedback-game-of-thrones-20190420-story.html>

Down 21 at the half, the Clippers needed an immediate spark to light a fire for them against the back-to-back NBA champion Golden State Warriors. And so they turned to JaMychal Green to start at center in the third quarter in place of the ineffective Ivica Zubac. But the lift Green had provided... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-jamychal-green-spark-clippers-20190418-story.html>

By halftime, Golden State led by more than 20 points, again. Four minutes into the third quarter, and with four fouls to his name and disgust on his face, Golden State’s Stephen Curry left the court for the bench. Again. One minute later, his team led the Clippers by 31. Again. The main plot points... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-game-3-20190418-story.html>

Andrelton Simmons insisted it was a coincidence, that the red hoodie he pulled over his head Thursday afternoon, the one that said “Awake-ish” across the front, reflected his affinity for a certain clothing line and not the team’s state-of-mind. “I wear it every day,” the Angels shortstop said.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-mariners-20190418-story.html>

The red and blue Clipper T-shirts draped over every Staples Center seat Thursday night were adorned with “Our Way.’’ The big news was, most of the fans actually wore them. The bigger news was, those fans actually screamed louder than the ones outfitted in Curry and Durant. For the first time in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-future-fans-20190418-story.html>

Authorities are seeking the public’s help to find a teenage girl who is believed to be with her mother and a man investigators say are suspects in a Carson homicide investigation. Alora Benitez, 15, was last seen about 9 a.m. Wednesday in Torrance leaving with her mother, 40-year-old Maricela Mercado,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-alora-benitez-missing-20190418-story.html>

The pilot of the small plane that crashed Thursday evening at Fullerton Municipal Airport died in the accident, authorities said. The pilot was the only person on board, a spokesman with the Federal Aviation Administration said. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. The twin-engine, six-seat... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-fullerton-plane-crash-20190418-story.html>

A bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run late Thursday evening near the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley. First responders with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived on the scene at 8558 N. San Fernando Road shortly after 8:35 p.m. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. No identification... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-cyclist-killed-in-sun-valley-20190418-story.html>

Early in the afternoon Thursday, before each man homered for the 10th time this season in a 3-1 Dodgers victory , Cody Bellinger fell into conversation with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich. A year ago, Yelich ran away with the National League MVP on the strength of a torrid second... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-cody-bellinger-dodgers-home-runs-20190418-story.html>

Julio Urias took the mound at Miller Park on Thursday knowing his time as a starting pitcher for the Dodgers was coming to a temporary close. He was going to the bullpen after Thursday’s outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. He could’ve gotten hammered and exited in the first inning. He could’ve... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-julio-urias-strikeouts-brewers-20190418-story.html>

A mountain lion was safely removed Thursday after it was found resting under a tree in the backyard of a Pasadena home two miles from the foothills. Although the city sometimes sees bears amble over from the Angeles National Forest, there have been no reports in recent history of a big cat in the... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mountain-lion-in-pasadena-20190418-story.html>

The drinking water in Paradise, Calif., where 85 people died last year in the nation’s worst wildfire in a century, is contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical benzene, officials said. Officials believe the contamination happened after the November firestorm created a toxic combination of... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-benzene-poisoning-paradise-20190418-story.html>

SERIES Blindspot The team uncovers an international conspiracy while hunting for a stolen weapon in this new episode of the action drama; with Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton. 8 p.m. NBC Dynasty Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) takes over a publishing company, while Cristal (Ana Brenda Contreras)... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0419-whats-on-tv-friday-i-love-lucy-lucille-ball-20190419-story.html>

Mike Trout is a weather aficionado who loves a good thunder-and-lightning downpour as much as any Plains states storm tracker, but he could have done without the one that left the Angels marooned in their Texas clubhouse until the wee hours of Thursday morning. Heavy weather after a 5-4 loss to... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-mike-trout-angels-flight-delay-weather-rangers-20190418-story.html>

A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy must complete 300 hours of community service as part of his plea agreement with prosecutors for filing a false report in 2011 after an incident at a medical marijuana dispensary resulted in two men falsely arrested. Julio Cesar Martinez, 44, pleaded... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-former-deputy-pleads-to-false-report-20190418-story.html>

Introductions weren’t necessary when Mick Cronin made his first hire as UCLA’s basketball coach. Cronin tabbed longtime assistant Darren Savino as his associate head coach with the Bruins on Thursday, adding a familiar presence who has a reputation as a strong recruiter and savvy tactician. Savino... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-ucla-basketball-mick-cronin-darren-savino-20190418-story.html>

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday that the George Lucas Family Foundation has pledged a grant to support the educational mission of the soon-to-be-opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Museum director Kerry Brougher said the grant — which was for an undisclosed... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-academy-museum-george-lucas-20190418-story.html>

La Mirada has more top baseball players than just Jared Jones. Junior pitcher Michael DeHaro threw a no-hitter on Thursday, striking out 13 in an 8-0 win over Norwalk. La Mirada finished 10-0 in the Suburban League and is 23-6 overall. Damien 4, Etiwanda 3: The Spartans rallied for four runs in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-baseball-20190418-story.html>

Most large employers offer some type of workplace wellness program — efforts to get workers to lose weight, eat better, stress less and sleep more — with growth fueled by incentives in the federal Affordable Care Act. But no one has been sure that the $8-billion industry improves employee health... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-workplace-wellness-programs-20190418-story.html>

Anticipating a rise in business and property tax revenue, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is looking to spend more money on homelessness, street repairs and police overtime next fiscal year. Garcetti on Thursday unveiled his $10.6-billion proposed budget for the city, a spending plan that relies... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-budget-2019-eric-garcetti-20190418-story.html>

The widower of a homeless woman who died in August after being struck by California Department of Transportation machinery along a highway in Modesto has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the state and the driver. Shannon Marie Bigley had been sleeping in a cardboard box in a grassy field ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-homeless-woman-killed-caltrans-lawsuit-20190418-story.html>

'Naples in Veils' By the time the noirish thriller “Naples in Veils” draws you into its enigmatic web — which is pretty much from the start — you’re sufficiently invested to enjoyably coast through the rest of this hypnotic, if ambiguous, Italian import. Giovanna Mezzogiorno stars as Adriana, a... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-capsule-review-string-20190418-story.html>

Guillermo Barros Schelotto has coached and played with some exceptional players in his soccer career. But when the Galaxy manager was asked about his current captain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic , there were really only two points of comparison. “Everyone knows when you play against [Cristiano] Ronaldo or... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-zlatan-ibrahimovic-galaxy-dynamo-20190418-story.html>

In an unprecedented step of cooperation, the three major groups that control horse racing and most of the major independent tracks announced an initiative that would eliminate the use of race-day Lasix for 2-year-olds and a year later extend to all horses in stakes races, including the three Triple... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-santa-anita-lasix-horse-racing-20190418-story.html>

Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu will come off the injured list and start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, pushing Clayton Kershaw’s scheduled start to Sunday, manager Dave Roberts announced Thursday. Ryu was placed on the 10-day injured list April 9 after sustaining a left groin strain... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-hyun-jin-ryu-clayton-kershaw-rich-hill-injured-list-20190418-story.html>