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He was asked to substitute for the national anthem singer — jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald — before a 1990 exhibition game, and also performed national anthems prior to games in Anaheim, Oakland, and Cincinnati.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Coincidentally, six months prior to sharing the news of her cameo cut on the livestream, Hofstetter made public claims against Momoa and his alleged treatment of crew members on set.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In a statement to the Tribune, CHA spokesperson Matthew Aguilar said about two weeks prior to the March 24 board meeting, the agency found out that one of the Brooks Homes subcontractors was potentially working on the renovation project without proper licensing.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
During the sessions, officers learn about the men’s lives prior to prison, Delgadillo said, and the circumstances that led them here.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Coincidentally, six months prior to sharing the news of her cameo cut on the livestream, Hofstetter made public claims against Momoa and his alleged treatment of crew members on set.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In a statement to the Tribune, CHA spokesperson Matthew Aguilar said about two weeks prior to the March 24 board meeting, the agency found out that one of the Brooks Homes subcontractors was potentially working on the renovation project without proper licensing.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
During the sessions, officers learn about the men’s lives prior to prison, Delgadillo said, and the circumstances that led them here.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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There have been several updates (mostly visual) and revivals of the show that first bowed in Paris in 1980 before taking over London’s theater scene in 1985 and then debuting on the Great White Way in 1987 (winning eight Tonys).—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Brad Marchand scored 422 goals in 1,090 career regular-season games — and another 56 in 157 playoff games — with the Boston Bruins before being traded to the Florida Panthers on March 7.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the 18 years previous to that, Nagy was an NFL scout.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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President Trump sent a letter to Khamenei last month urging negotiations, warning of possible military action if Iran refuses.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Coit announced his transfer to Maryland on Tuesday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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