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Anti-depressants needs a major “rethink”
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Vin Scully was known for his encyclopedic knowledge, voice, delivery
SportsLA is in mourning after iconic Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday at age 94. He called Dodgers games for 67 seasons before retiring in 2016. Mo Ostin died this week at age 95.
Is catastrophic news coverage fit for human consumption?
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Bay Area cowboy culture spreads Black pride, inspires kids
Health & Wellness“ The New Black West ” is a photo book that highlights Black cowboys and cowgirls in the Bay Area.
Where was Trump amid insurrection? In front of TV
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'It's like traveling culture': Bill Pickett Black rodeo
Race & EthnicityThe Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the only nationally recognized Black rodeo in the U.S. Today it reaches more than 130,000 spectators, which makes it more popular than ever.