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Bay to Breakers runner focus of search
Friends, family and co-workers are searching again today for an Emeryville man who went missing near San Francisco's Ocean Beach following the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday.
As tens of thousands of people hauled themselves up the dreaded Hayes Street Hill on Sunday – a decisive leg in the annual Bay to Breakers footrace – [...]
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How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
9:24 a.m.: Oklahoma Medical Examiner reports 24 people dead, seven of which are children, dramatically lowering the number of people believed to have died in Monday's tornado. On Monday night, authorities estimated the number of deaths at 51.
In the aftermath of a massive tornado that killed at least 24 people on the outskirts of Oklahoma [...]
People Magaz
Zach Sobiech Leaves Behind Inspiring Legacy
Sadly, the Minnesota teen was diagnosed with cancer at 14-years-old. Over the course of his life, Zach touched the lives of his family, friends and most recently, millions of YouTube viewers with his beautiful song 'Clouds.
So [friends and family] could have something to remember me by, or lean on when I was gone," he says [...]
New York Tim
New Xbox Faces Wider Range of Competition
The Verge reports that Xbox One will not be backward compatible with Xbox 360 titles. That is according to Mark Whitten, Microsoft's vice president for Xbox Live.
Xbox One unveiled – live stream. Microsoft reveals details of its eagerly awaited follow up to its Xbox 360 gaming machine in Redmond, Washington. After months of speculation, and [...]
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NHL playoffs: Blackhawks unravel as disciplined Red Wings win Game 3, 3-1
Depth was supposed to provide a clear advantage for the Blackhawks, but again it was Detroit's unheralded third and fourth lines that made things happen with their work along the boards and in front of the net. “We've got guys whose job is to hit and
For perhaps the first time all season, the Blackhawks are [...]
CBS Local
East Bay Man Missing Since Running Bay To Breakers
During yesterday's Bay to Breakers festivities, the friendly neighborhood grocers at Bi-Rite took advantage of their prime location at Divisadero and Hayes by pivoting their business model for the day. In order to better serve the thirsty hordes of
As tens of thousands of people hauled themselves up the dreaded Hayes Street Hill on Sunday – [...]
Hollywood Li
Zach Sobiech: You Were A Huge Inspiration In Your Short Life
Zach Sobiech, a young, cancer-stricken singer whose “Clouds” became an Internet sensation, has died at the age of 18.
"We'll go up, up, up, but I'll fly a little higher. We'll go up in the clouds because the view's a little nicer."
"It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our son Zachary David [...]
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Two Rivers: A Journey Through Central Asia
It would be another two years until I realized that this Drake had some real talent while bumping his "So Far Gone" mix tape in my college dorm, but of course, I could never forget my first time. I could never forget that Drake was Aubrey and Aubrey
Apparently, Baby, Lil Wayne, and Drake have united [...]
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Oregon, Washington gas prices continue to climb as Memorial Day approaches
Making plans for Memorial Day? Here's a great place to find out what's open and closed.
Major League Baseball is always looking to commemorate something.
All 30 teams will take a page out of the Padres' book next Monday and don a camouflage jersey.
All 30 teams will take a page out of the Padres' book next Monday [...]
Tornado Technology Still Includes Human Spotters: Here’s Why
On Monday afternoon, citizens of Moore, Okla., were given a mere 16-minute warning time before the tornado struck their town. That small amount of time might be how long it takes to hard-boil an egg, or take a long shower.
Unfortunately, victims of other tornadoes have been given even less time than that. While the National [...]