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The storm came ashore with near-hurricane-strength winds of 70 mph at around 6:15 a.m.
Tropical Storm Ophelia swirled across North Carolina after making landfall near Emerald Isle on Saturday morning.
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Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations
In a YouTube video published by the British comedian on Friday night, Brand – who denies the allegations – spoke of an “extraordinary and distressing week,” accusing the U.K. government of trying to censor him.
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Kurtenbach: Three Big 49ers Things — Shanahan and Lynch’s new contracts don’t change a thing
Another win, another 30-point outburst for the 49ers, who are now 3-0 on the season. Per the NFL, these Niners are the first team since the 2007 Patriots to score the same amount of points in the first three games of the season. Those Patriots, you might remember, went 16-0 in the regular season. Can…
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What to know about California’s new proposed rules for insurance companies
Months after California’s home insurance market was rattled by major companies pausing or restricting their coverage, the state’s top regulator said Thursday that he would write new rules aimed at persuading insurers to continue doing business in the nation’s most populous state.
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Newsom blocks California bill that would have banned driverless trucks
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday blocked a bill that would have banned self-driving trucks without a human inside.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia moves inland across North Carolina
The storm is delivering tropical storm conditions to North Carolina.
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The officers accused in Elijah McClain’s death didn’t face charges for 2 years. Here’s a timeline of how the case made it to trial
Two of the Colorado police officers accused in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain began standing trial this week on criminal charges that were filed more than two years after the 23-year-old Black man died days following a physical confrontation.
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Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes 5th player in MLB history to join elite 40-40 Club
As of Friday, Acuña has stolen a whopping 68 bases this season, which leads the big leagues.
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Horoscopes Sept. 23, 2023: Anthony Mackie, ramp up your energy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 45; Jason Alexander, 64; Bruce Springsteen, 74; Mary Kay Place, 76. Happy Birthday: Bide your time, consider your options and move forward quietly. The less hoopla around what you want to accomplish, the easier it will be to reach your destination this year, minus the interference. Ramp up…
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High School football: Salinas begins defense of its title, blanking Soquel
(Graphic by Arianna Nalbach) SOQUEL — All the chatter about the demise of football program that came into the season 31-2 in the Gabilan Division over the last five years has been silenced. The 0-3 start against three ranked teams in their respective sections created a lot of doubts outside the Salinas locker room. Inside,…
