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Detroit Tigers fan catches 5 foul balls in 8 innings

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

DETROIT (AP) — For most people, catching a foul ball at a major league game would be the thrill of a lifetime. On Monday, Bill Dugan almost got bored by the whole thing.

Detroit Tigers fan catches 5 foul balls in 8 innings

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

In a performance that captivated a Comerica Park crowd that wasn't much enjoying the Detroit Tigers' 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dugan caught five foul balls in the first eight innings. Dugan, who gave all five to nearby kids, was sitting behind home plate, in an area normally used for fans in wheelchairs.

Trump-Cruz war over delegates gets hot

McClatchy DC Bureau 

Trump cries foul over Cruz delegate victories

‘Rigged system,’ Trump complains

‘A lot of whining,’ says Cruz

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Federal government to probe state spending on delta tunnels

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department’s inspector general has opened an investigation into possible funding irregularities involving the proposed delta tunnels, a $15 billion plan to dig giant twin pipes to siphon water directly from the Sacramento River and send it underground to farms and cities in the southern part of the state. The decision, made public Monday, came after a nonprofit called Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed a complaint alleging that federal money intended... Читать дальше...

Judge clears 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case for trial

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" copies its opening notes from a song performed by the rock band Spirit, a federal judge has ruled.



Judge clears 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case for trial

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" copies its opening notes from a song performed by the rock band Spirit, a federal judge has ruled.

Daily Briefing, April 12

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Goldman is the last of the big U.S. banks to settle with the national working group that was set up in 2012 to investigate how Wall Street exacerbated the mortgage bubble and ensuing financial crisis. The settlement is a $2.4 billion civil penalty, $1.8 billion for consumer relief and $875 million in cash, with the states of California, Illinois and New York getting some of the cash. April 15 has been drummed into our heads for decades as the deadline for paying income taxes, but this year is an exception ... Читать дальше...

San Francisco's epic condo boom is turning into a bust

BusinessInsider.com 

Reuters/Robert Galbraith

Few housing markets are crazier than San Francisco’s. But what had to happen is starting to happen: while house prices continue to soar, a phenomenal building boom is causing a condo glut that will reach dizzying proportions as new condo towers are completed. And now the dynamics of the market have reversed.

The median condo price — half sell for more, half sell for less – was $1,100,000 in the first quarter for sales reported to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) by April 5... Читать дальше...

Bar San Pancho, the latest eatery from Tacolicious team, opens tonight

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

scenecuisine05_tacoliciousTacolicious restaurant owner Joe Hargrave. Photo: The Chronicle Related Links Tacolicious signs deal for Santana Row, plus updates on ventures further south Starting this afternoon at 4 p.m., Bar San Pancho — Tacolicious owner Joe Hargrave‘s replacement for the shuttered Mission dumpling restaurant, Chino — will officially open for business. Leaving dumplings behind, Hargrave’s menu, which the chef/owner describes as bar food with a Mexican bent, will feature a number of booze-friendly eats... Читать дальше...

Wisconsin promises to seek stay of right-to-work ruling

TheRepublic.com 

MADISON, Wisconsin - State attorneys will seek an immediate stay of a ruling striking down Wisconsin's Republican-authored right-to-work law as soon as a judge signs off on a formal order solidifying the decision, Attorney General Brad Schimel promised Monday.

Yen heads higher; euro tops $1.14 level

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

New York, April 11, 2016 (AFP) -The yen edged higher Monday, again pummeling Tokyo stocks, while the euro held up over the $1.14 threshold for the first time in six months. The yen pushed to 107.

Hop Chef competition to feature 16 local breweries

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Get ready for a belly full of beer as Drake’s Brewing Co. hosts its first Hop Chef Champion Brewer Competition, debuting beers by California craft brewers. Berkeley’s Fieldwork Brewing Co. is expected to bring its IPA with pineapple, while Faction Brewery from Alameda will tap its beer with juniper berries. Attendees can cast votes to help the judges decide on a Hop Chef champ.

Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela declara inconstitucional la Ley de Amnistía

CNN Newsource 

(CNN Español) — El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela declaró inconstitucional de Ley de Amnistía aprobada en marzo por la Asamblea Nacional, de mayoría opositora.La ley fue remitida a la Sala Constitucional del TSJ por el presidente Nicolás Maduro, quien dijo iba en contra de la Constitución.”Están aprobando una ley para proteger asesinos, criminales, narcotraficantes, terroristas. Esa ley por aquí no pasa”, había dicho Maduro, en cadena nacional, tras la aprobación ...

Strike will hit airlines

Times LIVE 

Airport services of Kulula and British Airways could face disruptions as employees of Comair, which services these airlines, are to embark on a strike on Thursday.

'Clean up your act'

Times LIVE 

In his first public speech since delivering his decisive judgment against President Jacob Zuma and parliament in the Constitutional Court, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has spoken of the need for ethical leadership in South Africa and the rest of the continent.

Rainbow Nation's slow fade

Times LIVE 

"I don't believe in the rainbow nation, the rainbow nation to me is a fallacy, because it does not exist".

Don't blame me: Mbeki

Times LIVE 

Former President Thabo Mbeki has denied introducing his successor, Jacob Zuma, to the controversial Gupta family.





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