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Who's the best edge rusher in the draft? RaiderNation4Life, from Twitter It’s Georgia’s Jarvis Jones. Forget about his slow 40 time. He has the burst to defeat a blocker, and he can close on the quarterback. He fits better in a 3-4 as an...

Do you like ocean views, peace, quiet and solitude, and a captive congregation? Then the island of Tristan da Cunha could be perfect. It's advertising for a new parish priest — the previous incumbent left in 2010. There are some catches, though,...

Shyla Ann Baltzell, 24, of 214 S. Eighth St., parking/standing violation, fined $91.50.  Mohammad Fahad Alotaibi, 29, of 822 N. Congress St., No. 5, DUI, first offense, fined $520 and sentenced to 60 days in jail with all of the jail sentence suspended....

 Kyle Dean Klipfel, 21, of 201 Fourth Curve, Lakeside Estates, no driver’s license, fined $120.  Jennifer Anne Dallmann, 35, Hecla, speeding, fined $105.  Joseph Daniel Glardon, 33, Sioux Falls, speeding, fined $105.  Jared Richard Mack, 26,...

The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example...

IMPERIAL — Residents enjoyed a mellow day at the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta Sunday, its final day. Some, like Carmen Mitosinka, anticipated low attendance early in the day, and took advantage. “The reason we came early is so the...

It was bittersweet when Tanya R. Thomas picked up the phone Friday night and heard a Chicago police detective's voice: “I’m calling to inform you of good news. We’ve made three arrests in your father’s murder.’’...

The following students have been named to the third quarter honor roll at El Centro Elementary School District: De Anza Elementary School Fourth grade Maclaine Anchondo, Claryssa Apodaca, Michael Avalos, Jose Avila-Garcia, Matthew Castillo, Adriel...

LA CRESCENTA — While there was no official theme for Saturday evening’s sixth annual Crescenta Valley High Athletic Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the school’s auditorium, perhaps excellence would fit the billing best. The 2013...

Millions of people got a long-distance view of the "Lincoln Bible," one of those used by President Barack Obama for his second inauguration on Monday. Starting tomorrow, you can get a closer look at the velvet-covered Bible that was used for Abraham...

Truck stolen, recovered   Somerset Borough police are investigating an apparent pickup truck theft.   Police said the red truck was reported stolen from the parking lot of the Carpet Outlet, 388 W. Patriot St., at 8:49 a.m. Jan. 2. At 2:09 p.m....

Churches have long been places where people have communicated with God, but these days cellphone companies are hoping to use them to make communicating with your friends and family easier. In the constant battle to expand cellphone coverage without facing...