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By The Mercury News

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Airlines
Travel Troubleshooter: Downgraded to coach - but no refund??
The Mercury News - Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Inc.
DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I recently purchased a business class ticket on Aerolineas Argentinas to fly from New York to Buenos Aires. Due to a …
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Recipes
Quick Cook: Chicken Pulao in a Rice Cooker
The Mercury News - Stacie Dong, correspondent
Simran’s mom makes an absolutely killer biryani with mouthwatering layers of fluffy basmati rice and perfectly spiced meat or vegetables. A dish like …
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Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian denies she was Tristan Thompson's mistress, but apologizes for 'any pain' she caused
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
After more than a year since a heavily pregnant Khloe Kardashian found out that Tristan Thompson was cheating on her, the reality TV star has hit …
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DUI
DUI driver convicted of murder in 21-year-old woman's collision death
The Mercury News - Nate Gartrell
MARTINEZ — A 34-year-old man was convicted of murder Tuesday in the drunk driving death of a 21-year-old woman. Bo Robledo, now faces life in prison …
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San Jose, CA
Rudresh Mahanthappa brings Sony Rollins-inspired trio to San Jose, SF
The Mercury News - Andrew Gilbert
In 1957, Sonny Rollins established the saxophone, bass and drum trio as one of the essential formats in modern jazz on the strength of several …
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Felicity Huffman
Daughter's high school graduation gives Felicity Huffman something to celebrate
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Things aren’t entirely bleak for Felicity Huffman, who is facing prison time after pleading guilty last month for paying $15,000 in bribes to have …
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San Francisco Giants
As San Francisco Giants ponder the future, rotation concerns come into focus
The Mercury News - Kerry Crowley
SAN FRANCISCO — Amid all the chatter surrounding Madison Bumgarner and Max Muncy’s confrontation in the first inning on Sunday, a key element of …
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San Jose, CA
Driver cut free, airlifted to hospital after car slams into pole
The Mercury News - Rick Hurd
OAKLEY — A driver who needed to be cut free by rescue personnel after the vehicle crashed into a light pole is expected to survive after being …
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Kevin Durant
Kurtenbach: The unfair, unsavory truth of Kevin Durant's injury
The Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach
TORONTO — You want to blame someone. I get it. You need to be able to explain why one of the greatest players of all time — perhaps the greatest …
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San Jose, CA
New downtown San Jose tower to begin construction this fall
The Mercury News - George Avalos
SAN JOSE — An autumn construction start is expected for a new downtown San Jose office tower that would mark the beginning of a mega-campus …
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Zillow
Home buyers with kids face greater struggles, Zillow survey says
The Mercury News - Karen D'Souza
School’s out for summer. That means many kids are scrambling to have as much fun as possible and may parents are hustling to move into a new home …
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Fire Fighting
Vacant San Leandro building known as homeless site damaged in two-alarm fire
The Mercury News - Harry Harris
SAN LEANDRO — Firefighters were still on the scene Tuesday morning of a two-alarm blaze Monday night at a vacant building known as a homeless …
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Tesla
Elon Musk to talk up Tesla at company's annual meeting
The Mercury News - Rex Crum
Tesla shareholders will get a chance to hear their high prophet speak Tuesday when Chief Executive Elon Musk takes the stage at the electric …
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Johnny Depp
Lady Gaga's ex-fiance says Johnny Depp helped him heal from heartbreak
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Johnny Depp may be a hot mess when it comes to his managing his own personal life and relations with women, but the star apparently can be a source …
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Justin Bieber
For some reason Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to a UFC fight
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Justin Bieber must have been pretty bored, or he’s excited about producing new music or something, because he took to Twitter Sunday night to …
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San Francisco Bay Area
6 best new, eclectic Bay Area coffee houses
The Mercury News - Jessica Yadegaran
CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device What do you look for in a coffee shop? For us, it’s a neighborhood …
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Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk moves out but reported troubles with Bradley Cooper have 'nothing to do' with Lady Gaga
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Its looks increasingly likely that Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have hit more than a rough patch in their relationship, which seemed to have …
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California
Possible defense revealed for Lori Loughlin, Bay Area parents in college scandal: They were paying charity, not bribes
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Lawyers for Lori Loughlin and several other parents indicted in the college admissions scandal revealed a core part of their defense strategy in …
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San Francisco Bay Area
19 Father's Day events in the SF Bay Area 2019
The Mercury News - Lisa Herendeen
Wondering how to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Here are 19 fun-filled Bay Area events to choose from, including a beer cruise, a comedy show and a …
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Doughnuts
Who makes the best doughnut in the Bay Area?
The Mercury News - Jessica Yadegaran
What is it about deep-fried enriched dough that makes us so happy? Yes, mega doses of sugar and carbs. But it’s something else, too. Some kind of …
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William H. Macy
William H. Macy buys balloons to celebrate daughter's high school graduation amid college admissions scandal
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Two weeks after Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to paying $15,000 to bribe her daughter’s way into a top college, her husband William H. Macy …
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Kit Harington
Kit Harington's year before rehab was full of highs, lows and embarrassing drunken benders
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Even without the end of “Game of Thrones,” Kit Harington’s year was eventful enough that it’s understandable he would want to take some time off at …
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Olivia Jade
Olivia Jade Giannulli may be 'forced' to testify about Lori Loughlin's alleged bribes, reports say
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Olivia Jade Giannulli may be eager to return to her life as a University of Southern California student, or to her once-lucrative career as an …
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Olivia Jade
Olivia Jade Giannulli may be 'forced' to testify about Lori Laughlin's alleged bribes, reports say
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Olivia Jade Giannulli may be eager to return to her life as a University of Southern California student, or to her once lucrative career as an …
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner's latest P.R. fumble: Talked up 'sacred' bond with Ben Simmons just before reported breakup
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
The same week that a Kendall Jenner cover story dropped, with the supermodel talking about her “sacred” bond with NBA star Ben Simmons and her …
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San Francisco Bay Area
More Bay Area homes for sale, but still out of reach for most
The Mercury News - Louis Hansen
Good news for Bay Area home buyers — houses are staying on the market longer, and more houses have ‘for sale’ signs hanging on their front lawn. Bad …
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San Francisco Bay Area
It's a vacant Palo Alto lot. But who can afford it?
The Mercury News - Louis Hansen
On some blocks in Old Palo Alto, $9 million doesn’t even buy a roof. Take the nice vacant lot with the for sale sign on Bryant Street near Coleridge …
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USC
After everything, Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli is 'begging' to return to USC, report says
The Mercury News - Martha Ross
Maybe having her parents face up to 40 years in prison for allegedly bribing her way into the University of Southern California has inspired Olivia …
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San Francisco Bay Area
Could renting an apartment someday be as easy as booking a hotel?
The Mercury News - Louis Hansen
Anth Georgiades remembers as a young college student camping out overnight to land a coveted apartment. He suffered through more discomfort and …