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Senior living: Here are some joint replacement options for seniors
Joint pain caused by arthritis, or wear and tear can make even simple activities, such as walking to the mailbox, feel overwhelming.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea due to a good relationship with Kim Jong Un.
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US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
Italian firefighters report that an American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Mount Etna while hiking in a restricted area.
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Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas
Jared Kushner is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he rejected the U.S.-backed road map to a truce in Gaza.
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
President Trump says vandals are to blame for dead grass on the National Mall near the WWII Memorial where he held his July 4 celebration.
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Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,…
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Fibonaccis Ride upsets in Solana Beach Stakes
The 17-1 longshot overtook the field, ss well as 13-1 longshot Quick Kate, to grab the lead in the stretch and win the $150,00 feature for older Cal-bred fillies and…
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Del Mar notebook: Pacific Classic field set; Sweet Azteca wins another Rancho Bernardo Stakes
Eleven horses, including six out-of-state entries led by early 5-2 favorite Knightsbridge, are scheduled to run in Saturday’s Pacific Classic.
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Sparks fade in 4th quarter, lose to Mystics
Rae Burrell scores 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike adds 15, but Washington outscores the Sparks 25-12 in the final period, closing the game on a 9-1 run for an 80-70…