Today in History: ‘The ‘Godfather’ wins best picture, Marlon Brando refuses to accept best actor Today in History: ‘The ‘Godfather’ wins best picture, Marlon Brando refuses to accept best actor

On March 27, 1973, “The Godfather” won the Academy Award for best picture of 1972, but its star, Marlon Brando, refused to accept his Oscar for best actor, and in what would become one of the Oscars’ most famous moments sent in his place actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who spoke out about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood. (In 2022, months before her death, the...

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The standoff at Gate 36: Texas sends in the troops to block migrants from seeking asylum The standoff at Gate 36: Texas sends in the troops to block migrants from seeking asylum

Immigration enforcement has long been the domain of the federal government. Texas is trying to change that.

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A controversial AIDS charity seeks to acquire a Skid Row housing portfolio. State officials want to stop it A controversial AIDS charity seeks to acquire a Skid Row housing portfolio. State officials want to stop it

The Hollywood-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation is in line to acquire homeless housing developments owned by a failed Skid Row landlord. State housing officials are objecting to the deal, citing the foundation's troubled track record.

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How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded – and why it's not over How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded – and why it's not over

Shohei Ohtani and his team allege that former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from the superstar's bank account to cover millions in gambling debt. Unanswered is how the interpreter could have pulled it off without anyone noticing.

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Shohei Ohtani is baseball's golden ticket. How will the gambling scandal impact his brand? Shohei Ohtani is baseball's golden ticket. How will the gambling scandal impact his brand?

Shohei Ohtani's name and image has been a powerful marketing force. Will the controversy around his ex-interpreter affect his brand potential going forward?

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Column: She can't stand Trump or Biden. Don't tell this 'double-hater' she's crazy voting for someone else Column: She can't stand Trump or Biden. Don't tell this 'double-hater' she's crazy voting for someone else

Most of those known as 'double haters' will come around to support one of the two major party presidential nominees. But some, like Victoria Thompson, won't back Trump or Biden under any circumstances.

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Column: Social Security is again in the crosshairs of a GOP budget, even though a long-term fix would be simple Column: Social Security is again in the crosshairs of a GOP budget, even though a long-term fix would be simple

Republicans want to cut Social Security benefits and protect the 1% from paying their share in taxes; Democrats know we can afford to raise benefits.

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UC Berkeley parents hired private security, fearing for their kids UC Berkeley parents hired private security, fearing for their kids

Frustrated with security concerns, some parents paid for private security at UC Berkeley. The university is not happy.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' comes 'round, 'round, 'round this week. Here's what we know Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' comes 'round, 'round, 'round this week. Here's what we know

'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé's anticipated follow-up to 'Renaissance,' drops this week. Here's what we know so far, including the album's track list.

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Editorial: On medication abortion, the Supreme Court may actually do the right thing Editorial: On medication abortion, the Supreme Court may actually do the right thing

It's a huge relief that the Supreme Court seemed skeptical that an anti-abortion group has the standing in a case that claims the FDA improperly approved mifepristone, one of the two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortions, more than 20 years ago.

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