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Islanders Lose Game 1 in Overtime Against the Hurricanes

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2XP5e3P

Trump’s North Korea Fiasco

By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2vpQ60U

The Empty Promise of Suicide Prevention

By AMY BARNHORST from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2vnHVC7

Julian Assange and the Woeful State of Whistle-Blowers

By EDWARD WASSERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2IUenUK

A Thorough Analysis of the Makeovers in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

By KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2XM5xwv

Go Ape

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2vmEyeJ

The courage of Don McGahn - Washington Examiner

The courage of Don McGahn    Washington Examiner "It's a farce": Legal experts slam new report that justifies Bill Barr's corrupt defense of Trump    Salon The Mueller report: Can Trump be impeached? | UpFront    Al Jazeera English Congress can investigate Trump's claims about the Mueller report    CBS This Morning Impeaching Trump won't change our dysfunctional political system. But it'll ensure his re-election.    NBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2GzVzHp

2019 NFL Draft Day 2: Here's everything to know from Round 2 and Round 3, including grades and more - CBS Sports

2019 NFL Draft Day 2: Here's everything to know from Round 2 and Round 3, including grades and more    CBS Sports Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft are in the books and it was a wild ride. John Elway got his quarterback -- but not at No. 10, where some had mocked Drew ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZzDh1T

Round 2 Player Highlights & Pick Analysis | 2019 NFL Draft - NFL

Round 2 Player Highlights & Pick Analysis | 2019 NFL Draft    NFL Round 4 NFL Mock Draft 2019: Bengals and Patriots land QBs, Hakeem Butler and Kelvin Harmon find teams    CBS Sports NFL Fans During the First Round    ScooterMagruder Best Players Still Available for Day 3 of 2019 NFL Draft    Sports Illustrated Picks 1-10: Multiple QBs, a Top 10 Trade & More! | 2019 NFL Draft    NFL View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxFfDKpi3Jw

Japanese police probe knife on desk of emperor's grandson

Japanese police probe knife on desk of emperor's grandson Japanese media reports say police are investigating a knife that was placed on the school desk of Emperor Akihito's grandson. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GMeX5B

The Latest: Sri Lanka troops find 15 bodies in raid on house

The Latest: Sri Lanka troops find 15 bodies in raid on house The Latest on Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka (all times local): 8:50 a.m. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZCY0BT

Sri Lanka says 2 militants, civilian killed in fresh raid

Sri Lanka says 2 militants, civilian killed in fresh raid Sri Lanka's military says soldiers are raiding an area in the country's east where a gunfight between troops and suspects linked to the Easter suicide bombings killed two militants and one civilian. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UZn9If

After grief and chaos, picture of Sri Lanka bombers emerges

After grief and chaos, picture of Sri Lanka bombers emerges An impatient little girl in a pretty dress pulls on the hand of a man, possibly her grandfather, as they cross a brick courtyard outside St. Sebastian's Church on Easter Sunday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Vsri76

Mexico complains to US about longer border crossing times

Mexico complains to US about longer border crossing times Mexico has expressed concern to the United States government about lengthy delays at ports of entry along their shared border that are hurting companies in both countries. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ILidAo

Colombia seeks arrest of ex-rebel leader for dodging courts

Colombia seeks arrest of ex-rebel leader for dodging courts A peace tribunal in Colombia has ordered the arrest of a former rebel commander for failing to contribute to reconciliation efforts mandated by a recent peace deal. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2DvkNWT

Ex-president Da Silva: Brazil governed by 'crazy people'

Ex-president Da Silva: Brazil governed by 'crazy people' From the federal police headquarters where he is serving a sentence for corruption and money laundering, Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the South American country is now being governed by a "bunch of crazy people." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2L7CMZx

Brazil bank ad featuring blacks, transgender taken off air

Brazil bank ad featuring blacks, transgender taken off air A bank commercial that featured a transgender woman and several young blacks has been removed after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro intervened. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PueUOv

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif accuses Trump officials, Mideast allies of 'dragging’ US into conflict with Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif accuses Trump officials, Mideast allies of 'dragging’ US into conflict with Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that members of the Trump administration as well as other countries in the Middle East are “dragging the United States into a conflict” with Iran during an interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace set to air on Sunday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZCpsQk

AP Interview: Blair on racism, human rights at sports events

AP Interview: Blair on racism, human rights at sports events After leading Britain for a decade, believing society was becoming more tolerant, Tony Blair cannot comprehend how the national sport is being blighted by racism. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2L7clU0

Man arrested after cell phone thrown onstage during Trump’s speech to NRA - Fox News

Man arrested after cell phone thrown onstage during Trump’s speech to NRA    Fox News In N.R.A. Power Struggle, Insurgents Seek to Oust Wayne LaPierre    The New York Times Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty    NPR We're standing up to the gun lobby and the NRA is losing power: Eric Swalwell    USA TODAY Infighting erupts at NRA convention, amid an effort to oust top executive Wayne LaPierre    Chicago Tribune View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2UJguNs

Here's the timeline for a potentially historic storm - WTMJ-TV

Here's the timeline for a potentially historic storm    WTMJ-TV Chicago Weather: Snow forecast for Saturday Winter Storm Watch issued for city, suburbs    WLS-TV Late season, historic snow takes aim at Chicago    WGN TV Chicago Montana Ag Network Weather: April 26th    KRTV NEWS Say it ain't snow: Winter storm to pound 4 million people across 1,200 miles of Midwest this weekend    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GFWu9z

Archdiocese of New York releases list of 120 clergy 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse - NBC News

Archdiocese of New York releases list of 120 clergy 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse    NBC News Archdiocese of New York names 120 clergy ‘credibly accused’ of abuse    Fox News New York Archdiocese Names 120 Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Abuse    The New York Times NY Archdiocese releases list of 120 'credibly accused' clergy    New York Post NY archdiocese identifies 120 Catholic clergy 'credibly accused' of child sex abuse    ABC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2UWcY7n

Texas Agrees to End Purge of Suspected Noncitizens From Voter Rolls - The New York Times

Texas Agrees to End Purge of Suspected Noncitizens From Voter Rolls    The New York Times Texas Retracts Claim of Mass Voter Fraud Touted by Trump, Agrees to Halt Planned Purge    Slate Texas agrees to stop effort to purge voter rolls    The Washington Post Texas settles lawsuit over attempt to purge thousands from voter rolls    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2GM1ASP

Houston prosecutors drop 27 drug cases tied to 2 officers embroiled in scandal - NBC News

Houston prosecutors drop 27 drug cases tied to 2 officers embroiled in scandal    NBC News More drug cases involving Houston officer Gerald Goines dismissed    KTRK-TV 27 more cases could be dismissed in wake of deadly botched HPD raid    KPRC Click2Houston Harris County DA seeks dismissal of narcotics officer Gerald Goines’ active cases after botched Pecan Park drug raid    Chron Harris County DA seeks dismissal of dozens of narcotics officer Gerald Goines’ active cases after botched Pecan Park drug raid    Houston Chronicle View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2XTfw3b

Family: Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony alert and conscious - 10TV

Family: Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony alert and conscious    10TV Boy, 5, who was thrown from third-story balcony at Mall of America is 'alert and conscious'    Daily Mail Boy thrown off balcony at Mall of America is 'alert and conscious'    CNN Mall of America victim 'alert and conscious,' fundraiser tops $1M    INFORUM 5-year-old thrown from Mall of America balcony no longer in critical condition, has regained consciousness    WLS-TV View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XNFHbi

Amid U.S. Silence, Gulf Nations Back the Military in Sudan’s Revolution - The Indian Express

Amid U.S. Silence, Gulf Nations Back the Military in Sudan’s Revolution    The Indian Express 'Save the revolution': Sudanese protesters head to Khartoum    The Guardian Women of Sudan — ‘suppressed by any means’ — are protesting for equal rights in the post-Bashir era    The Washington Post Sudan protesters vow to keep up campaign for civilian rule    Aljazeera.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2UIfIjJ

Australia feral cats: Australia is trying to kill millions of stray cats by airdropping poisoned sausages - CBS News

Australia feral cats: Australia is trying to kill millions of stray cats by airdropping poisoned sausages    CBS News The case against cats: Why Australia has declared war on feral felines    CNN Australian officials killing millions of feral cats with poisoned sausages    Fox News Cats all, folks: Australia aims to kill 2 million feral felines by 2020    New York Daily News Millions of feral felines will be wiped out by airdropping sausages laced with poison    Daily Mail View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2GC0F6g

Hours after mass escape, migrants in Mexico chant for food, freedom - AOL

Hours after mass escape, migrants in Mexico chant for food, freedom    AOL Hours after mass escape, migrants chant for food, freedom    Fox News Over 1,000 migrants break out of southern Mexico detention center    Reuters Migrants stage mass escape from Mexican facility    NBC News More than 1,000 migrants escape from Mexico detention centre    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://aol.it/2Vsfu4G

PepsiCo sues Indian farmers over 'exclusive' Lays potatoes - CNN

PepsiCo sues Indian farmers over 'exclusive' Lays potatoes    CNN PepsiCo sues four Indian farmers for using its patented Lay's potatoes    Yahoo Finance Daily Roundup Ep. 95: PepsiCo vs. Potato Farmers, Loan Scam in MP, Begusarai Polls and More    NewsClickin PepsiCo offers to settle lawsuit with Indian farmers over their use of patented Lays potatoes    USA TODAY PepsiCo offers its terms: 'Stop growing potato variety or sell produce to us'    The Tribune India View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43m-l7RH9xM

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory On Track To Produce Cars As Early As September - CleanTechnica

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory On Track To Produce Cars As Early As September    CleanTechnica Elon Musk and SEC reach an agreement over tweeting    CNN Tesla to launch Model 3 in the UK within a week    Mashable Tesla Might Want Some More Money    Bloomberg Tweet to Elon Musk: Impressive, this is    The Canberra Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2PCkSNm

E. coli outbreak grows with 177 people now reported sick from ground beef - USA TODAY

E. coli outbreak grows with 177 people now reported sick from ground beef    USA TODAY E. coli outbreak from tainted ground beef expands    CNN Georgia meat company possibly linked to latest E. coli outbreak    Atlanta Journal Constitution More people fall ill in E. coli outbreak    WBIR CDC's update on E. Coli beef outbreak says TN has 52 reported cases, KY has 65    WATE 6 On Your Side View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DAQ1fg

Save US$200 or £150 on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL - Notebookcheck.net

Save US$200 or £150 on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL    Notebookcheck.net Purple Pixel 3a shown off in new image leak    TmoNews Google Pixel 3a leaks in new barely-purple color    The Verge Alphabet Scoop 051: More Google Pixel 3a leaks + Avengers feature, Google I/O 2019 tidbits    9to5Google [Update: New 'purple' render] Leaked Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL renders confirm what we already knew    Android Police View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VzGkbi

Six Android apps on Google\'s Play Store found to secretively harvest data from users - Notebookcheck.net

Six Android apps on Google\'s Play Store found to secretively harvest data from users    Notebookcheck.net Google bans developer with half a billion app downloads from Play Store    Engadget Exclusive: Google Is Banning A Play Store Developer With More Than Half A Billion App Installs    BuzzFeed News Google bans one of the biggest Android app developers from the Play Store    BGR Google reportedly bans Play Store developer w/ over 600 million installs due to ad fraud scheme    9to5Google View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IMg0V3

Avengers: Endgame Has No End-Credit Scene, But There Is Something At The End - GameSpot

Avengers: Endgame Has No End-Credit Scene, But There Is Something At The End    GameSpot Avengers: Endgame spoiler-packed review -- so close to being perfect    CNET 'Avengers: Endgame,' Marvel's triumphant finale, would be better without the genocide    NBC News Review: What “Avengers: Endgame” Could Have Been    The New Yorker 10 Questions We Need Answers To After Watching Avengers Endgame    CBR View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V0oP4k

Is That a Face Behind Sansa Stark in the New Game of Thrones Photos? - HarpersBAZAAR.com

Is That a Face Behind Sansa Stark in the New Game of Thrones Photos?    HarpersBAZAAR.com 'Game of Thrones'' biggest-ever battle is coming Sunday. Here's what could happen    CNN 'Game of Thrones' Season 8: Are Sansa and Theon in Love?    The Cheat Sheet The Real Danger in the Winterfell Crypts Has Nothing to Do With Dead Starks    Yahoo Entertainment Game of Thrones season 8, episode 3: Ser Brienne is in trouble in the Battle of Winterfell    Vox.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GMjeG3

NFL Draft crashed their Nash bash: Mad bachelorette party speaks out after viral photo - WZTV

NFL Draft crashed their Nash bash: Mad bachelorette party speaks out after viral photo    WZTV 2019 NFL Draft Day 2: Here's everything to know from Round 2 and Round 3, including grades and more    CBS Sports Music, sports and fashion mix at the NFL Draft    The Associated Press 2019 NFL Draft: Grades, analysis for every first-round pick, from Kyler Murray to N'Keal Harry    CBS Sports Way too early Round 1 grades    WBEN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XLu0lu

NFL Draft 2019: What can Giants expect out of 3rd-round pick? | Look back at last 5 players chosen at No. 95 - SILive.com

NFL Draft 2019: What can Giants expect out of 3rd-round pick? | Look back at last 5 players chosen at No. 95    SILive.com Jaguars 2019 draft rumor and news tracker: Day 2 live blog    Big Cat Country 2019 NFL draft: Where are the 49ers picking in Day 2    Niners Wire Picks 1-10: Multiple QBs, a Top 10 Trade & More! | 2019 NFL Draft    NFL NFL draft tracker 2019: Rounds 2-3 live updates, latest picks, trades and more    OregonLive View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZFoh2j

Kiper's Day 2 winners, head-scratching picks from the 2019 NFL draft - ESPN

Kiper's Day 2 winners, head-scratching picks from the 2019 NFL draft    ESPN Broncos make a massive splash with back-to-back picks in the second round    BSN Denver Lock will have to wait another day    Rivals.com Kiper's Round 1 winners, head-scratching picks from the 2019 NFL draft    ESPN Elway on making big play with Risner and Lock: 'It happened fast'    9News.com KUSA View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2ZEQypF

Cards unload Josh Rosen to Dolphins; NFL Network's Steve Smith rips QB for whining - Fox News

Cards unload Josh Rosen to Dolphins; NFL Network's Steve Smith rips QB for whining    Fox News Josh Rosen Traded!    NFL Opinion: Drafting Kyler Murray at #1 gives the Cardinals a true identity    Revenge of the Birds Why a hack columnist feels sorry for Josh Rosen    AZCentral Why the Miami Dolphins are big winners with draft-day trade for QB Josh Rosen | Opinion    Miami Herald View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2IVy2DA

Militants set off bombs during Sri Lanka raid, killing 15

Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country's east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six children. The gunbattle that began Friday night and the carnage that... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-sri-lanka-raid-20190426-story.html>

Kevin Durant's performance propels Warriors past Clippers in Game 6

To give themselves one more game, the Clippers tried one last rally. With 10 minutes remaining in their season, they trailed top-seeded Golden State by 23, and a team that never met a deficit it didn’t believe it could overcome began one, final push. “We’ve done it all year,” rookie guard Shai... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-game-6-20190426-story.html>

Clippers' Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell are a cold combo in Game 6

They were the most lethal weapon the Clippers had in this first-round playoff series, the dynamic duo of Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell that Golden State couldn’t contain until the moment of truth in Game 6 when the Warriors finally were able to contain LA’s combo. Williams and Harrell combined... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-lou-williams-montrezl-harrell-cold-combo-20190426-story.html>

Clippers' bittersweet ending is just the beginning for a team that has a bright future

Almost to the very end, well past the time it had become clear that Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors would not be denied and would no longer be delayed in closing out their first-round playoff series, the Clippers kept fighting, refusing to concede in spite of the math and in the face... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-nba-20190426-story.html>

Jonathan Gold posthumously awarded James Beard award for restaurant criticism

Jonathan Gold was honored with the James Beard Foundation’s award for best restaurant criticism on Friday evening. The late Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, who died of pancreatic cancer in July at 57, was named the winner of the prestigious Craig Claiborne Distinguished Restaurant Review Award... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-jonathan-gold-james-beard-award-restaurant-reviews-20190426-story.html>

Danny Roman adds a second belt and Juan Francisco Estrada avenges loss to Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

A thrilling night of fights at the Forum was defined by the theme of coming back and achieving validation. Danny Roman returned to his Inglewood home Friday to show his fans what he’s been doing on the world stage, adding a second super-bantamweight title to his collection. And Mexico’s Juan Francisco... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-rungvisdasi-estrada-20190426-story.html>

South L.A. shooting leaves a woman dead and a girl wounded; suspects are sought

A woman in her 20s was shot in the head and a 10-year-old girl was shot in the back during the same incident Friday in South Los Angeles, police said. The girl was taken to a hospital in serious condition; the woman died at the scene, located near Vermont and Slauson avenues, said Los Angeles Police... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-10-year-old-woman-20s-shot-dead-20190426-story.html>

Rams pick safety Taylor Rapp in second round of NFL draft after trading down twice

The Rams were in no hurry to make their first pick in the NFL draft. They entered Friday already having traded their first-round pick the day before, and then traded down twice in the second round to the 61st pick before choosing their first player. That’s where they selected Washington safety... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-nfl-draft-20190426-story.html>

Cody Bellinger goes deep again in Dodgers' win over Pirates

The Dodgers gave out Cody Bellinger bobblehead dolls two weeks ago. If you got one, after Friday night’s 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates would be a good time to get out the doll and ask a few questions. Hey, Cody, do you lead the National League in batting average? (Nods. He is batting... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-cody-bellinger-pirates-20190426-story.html>

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dominates Royals in return from injury

Everything went right for the Angels on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, as they welcomed back Tyler Skaggs by gifting him an early lead on their way to a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Skaggs, who hadn’t started in two weeks as he nursed a left ankle sprain, pitched five-plus scoreless... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-royals-20190426-story.html>

Driver crashed into people because he thought they were Muslim, police say

A driver intentionally plowed his car into a crowd of people in Silicon Valley because he thought at least some of them were Muslim, authorities said Friday, in what a prosecutor called a “horrifying and horrible crime.” “New evidence shows that the defendant intentionally targeted the victims... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-isiah-peoples-sunnyvale-crash-crowd-muslim-20190426-story.html>

Chargers pick 'perfect fit' safety Nasir Adderley in second round of NFL draft

The Chargers’ first-round pick, Jerry Tillery, went to Maui for his draft party. Their second-round pick, Nasir Adderley, went to a Dave & Buster’s. The team, however, doesn’t anticipate the gap between the two being that large this season. Both are expected to be contributors, Adderley giving... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-nfl-draft-20190426-story.html>

Cardinals trade former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen to the Dolphins

The Arizona Cardinals cut ties with quarterback Josh Rosen on Friday night, shipping last year’s No. 10 overall draft pick to the Miami Dolphins at a bargain price — second- and fifth-round NFL draft picks. Rosen, a former UCLA standout, became expendable Thursday when the new-look Cardinals used... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-draft-rounds-2-3-20190426-story.html>

Defensive back Isaiah Young commits to Cal with a focus on education

A new rivalry may be brewing in the Young household. Isaiah Young, of Corona Centennial High, made his college commitment this week, following the path of his oldest brother, Kelsey, from the Southland to the Bay Area. Kelsey played running back at Stanford for four years. Isaiah will play cornerback... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/la-sp-high-school-recruiting-20190426-story.html>

Lakers' interviews with Monty Williams, Tyronn Lue leave lasting impressions on both sides

The last two people the Lakers interviewed for their head-coaching vacancy — Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams on Thursday and former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue on Wednesday — were impressed by how thorough the Lakers’ contingent was during their conversations with both... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-coach-search-20190426-story.html>

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from imposing new rule on family planning clinics in California

A federal judge in San Francisco decided Friday to block the Trump administration from denying federal funds to family planning clinics in California that make abortion referrals. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen followed a similar decision by a federal judge in Washington state to... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-injunction-title-x-california-20190426-story.html>

Earthquake: 3.3 quake strikes near Capetown, Calif.

A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported Friday evening 16 miles from Capetown, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 7:38 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 11.8 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 30 miles from Fortuna, 40 miles from Eureka and... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-earthquake-3-3-quake-strikes-near-capetown-calif-20190426-story.html>

Minjee Lee has lead after two rounds at Wilshire Country Club, but there are many on her heels

Now that almost half the field is gone, it shouldn’t be too difficult to predict the winner of the Hugel-Air Premia L.A. Open at Wilshire Country Club. It will either be a young player trying to break through, a Hall of Famer, a multiple winner, a veteran hoping to jump-start a stalled career,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-hugel-air-premia-la-open-lpga-20190426-story.html>

Chilean government vows to crack down on ‘tourist burglars’ targeting California

Chile’s government Friday pledged to crack down on Chilean crews suspected of committing hundreds of burglaries in Southern California and across other states. Traveling bands of so-called tourist burglars from Chile are a growing concern for law enforcement, and Southern California was identified... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-chileans-tourism-burglars-20190426-story.html>

He’s a felon and a politician. Mississippi says he can’t be both, and wants him to pay up

Reading the letter, Eddie Carthan could not help feeling he was the victim of a cruel joke. In four curt paragraphs, the state auditor of Mississippi gave the 69-year-old civil rights leader and Holmes County supervisor 30 days to repay all the money he earned as an elected official over the last... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-mississippi-holmes-county-eddie-carthan-20190426-story.html>

Billionaire hologram producer hit with $11-million sexual harassment verdict

A California jury ordered billionaire hologram producer Alki David and two companies he founded to pay $11.1 million in a sexual harassment and battery trial involving a former employee who said she was fired after she refused to have sex with the executive. The jury found that David, 51, committed... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-in-alki-david-hologram-sexual-battery-20190426-story.html>

Former Blue Jay Russell Martin gives his take on team's handling of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Russell Martin dispelled the nonsense quickly. The biggest story in baseball on Friday was the debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the Toronto Blue Jays — long-awaited, but also long-delayed. Martin, a native Canadian, played with the Blue Jays last season. Guerrero was ready for the major leagues... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-russell-martin-vladimir-gurrero-jr-blue-jays-20190426-story.html>

Spotted: Nick Bosa’s subtle suit selection for the NFL draft has a hidden message

Going into Thursday night’s NFL draft, Nick Bosa was already considered top-flight talent (this year’s “best player,” according to SB Nation ), so it was no big surprise that he was the San Francisco 49ers’ pick, second overall in the draft. The surprise, however, came when Bosa opened the jacket... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-spotted-nick-bosa-fashion-suit-nfl-draft-20190426-story.html>

SoCal classical music listings, April 28-May 5: Hear Now Festival and more

Alexander String Quartet With Joyce Yang The pianist joins the quartet for a program of works by Brahms, Schumann and Samuel Adams. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. Sun., 3 p.m. $40, $50. (949) 480-4278. www.soka.edu Inna Faliks The pianist plays works by Schumann,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-ca-lists-0428-classical-20190428-story.html>

SoCal theater listings, April 28-May 5: ‘Two Pints,’ ‘Daniel’s Husband’ and more

Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.), Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings In These Times Folk singer and activist Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary fame performs. Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-ca-lists-0428-theater-20190428-story.html>

'I Think There's...Fear': Abby Johnson Responds to Washington Post Editorial's Misrepresentation of Abortion Numbers

A Washington Post editorial on abortion recently reported that most Americans identify as pro-choice and claims that "public support for abortion rights is at its highest since ...Roe v. Wade.'" The editorial, released April 23, cited a poll that showed that 67 percent of voters say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.  But Abby Jo hnson, the former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director whose life story is the subject of the hit movie, "Unplanned," pushed back against those claims.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IKCaY1

‘I Was an...Addict’: Inside My Pillow Inventor Mike Lindell’s Amazing Transformation

Millions of Americans know Mike Lindell from his popular commercials for MyPillow, but many people are likely unaware of the iconic pillow magnate’s incredible backstory of overcoming addiction, finding faith and using his massive platform to help transform the lives of others. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VuiT2S