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French love letters confiscated during Seven Years’ War read for first time 265 years later

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French love letters confiscated during Seven Years’ War read for first time 265 years later

calico 11/07/2023

Imagine writing a letter to someone when it was one of the few forms of communication while...

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Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

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Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

calico 11/07/2023

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for...

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San Diego se ha convertido en un lugar ideal para la grabación de ‘reality TV’ y comerciales. ¿Seguirán las películas?

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San Diego se ha convertido en un lugar ideal para la grabación de ‘reality TV’ y comerciales. ¿Seguirán las películas?

calico 11/07/2023

SAN DIEGO —  Los conflictos laborales en Hollywood y una contratación más agresiva por parte de las autoridades...

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Rio de Janeiro’s Portuguese Consulate raided in corruption investigation

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Rio de Janeiro’s Portuguese Consulate raided in corruption investigation

calico 11/07/2023

Brazilian federal police conducted searches at five locations, including the Portuguese Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, as...

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Russia is funding anti-Ukraine disinformation campaign throughout Latin America, State Department says

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Russia is funding anti-Ukraine disinformation campaign throughout Latin America, State Department says

calico 11/07/2023

The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of financing a Latin America-wide disinformation campaign that feeds media...

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Election Day: Voters choose a District 4 county supervisor

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Election Day: Voters choose a District 4 county supervisor

calico 11/07/2023

As Election Day gets underway in a handful of special elections around San Diego County, supervisor candidates...

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Iranian shadow militias target US, Israel in Middle East: report

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Iranian shadow militias target US, Israel in Middle East: report

calico 11/07/2023

A new report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) reveals 15 Iran-backed militias across the...

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Longtime Sempra executive retires – The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Longtime Sempra executive retires – The San Diego Union-Tribune

calico 11/07/2023

A former chairman and CEO at San Diego Gas & Electric is stepping down as a top...

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King Charles outlines Conservative government’s aims in first speech to Parliament

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King Charles outlines Conservative government’s aims in first speech to Parliament

calico 11/07/2023

King Charles III opened Parliament on Tuesday, announcing the legislative priorities of the Conservative-controlled government. The king,...

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Fantasy Football Week 10: Waiver Wire Targets

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Fantasy Football Week 10: Waiver Wire Targets

calico 11/07/2023

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I define “widely...

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