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Hundreds of golden retrievers meet up in Colorado despite snow

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The annual event draws golden retrievers from across the nation to downtown Golden, rain, snow or shine. GOLDEN, Colo. — Heavy snow didn’t stop hundreds of golden retrievers from filling downtown Golden Saturday, for “Goldens in Golden.” The annual celebration draws people and pups from all over the country, but this is the first time … Read more

Los Angeles Opera to present Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ reimagined on film soundstage

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Opera opens its 2024-25 season Sept. 21 with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” reimagined in a film studio and said Saturday it will present the company premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s “Ainadamar” while reducing its offerings from six main-stage productions to five. Mario Gras’s “Butterfly” staging, first seen at Madrid’s Teatro Real … Read more

NFL announces conference championship weekend fines

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There were 2 plays resulting in fines for on-field discipline last week. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Two Baltimore Ravens were fined by the NFL following conference championship weekend. Zay Flowers was fined $10,927 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the third quarter of Baltimore’s 17-10 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday. Defensive tackle Travis … Read more

Cedar Park police looking for teen missing since early Saturday morning

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CEDAR PARK, Texas — The Cedar Park Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old who was last seen on Saturday morning. Police said Alyssa left her home near East Park Street and Gupton Way Drive early Saturday morning and may be suffering from a medical emergency. Anyone who sees … Read more