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Former NRA chief Wayne LaPierre misspent gun rights group’s money and owes more than $4M, jury finds

NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, misspent millions of dollars of the organization’s money, using the funds to pay for an extravagant lifestyle that included exotic getaways and trips on private planes and superyachts, a New York jury determined Friday. The jury found LaPierre, 74, must repay almost $4.4 million to the …

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Ducks take on the Kings after McTavish’s 2-goal game

Anaheim Ducks (20-34-2, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (28-17-10, fourth in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks visit the Los Angeles Kings after Mason McTavish scored two goals in the Ducks’ 7-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Los Angeles has gone 28-17-10 overall with a 7-2-3 record …

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A work-from-home tip: Don’t buy stocks after eavesdropping on your spouse’s business calls

HOUSTON (AP) — A word to the wise: If you overhear your work-from-home spouse talking business, just forget anything you may learn from it. And most definitely do not trade stocks using what authorities will almost certainly view as inside information. Tyler Loudon, a 42-year-old Houston man, learned this lesson the hard way. He pleaded guilty Thursday to securities fraud …

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Monmouth plays N.C. A&T in conference showdown

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-21, 5-10 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (15-13, 8-7 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Camian Shell and the …

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Music Review: Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is back with another great solo album

No shock here: Ace Frehley has still got the power. The former Kiss guitarist whose vocal debut came on 1977’s “Shock Me” is back with “10,000 Volts,” a new solo album that’s crackling with energy and personality. The title track is another electricity-themed song from Frehley, who sustained a major electrical shock on stage in 1976 from touching an ungrounded …

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Justicia de Perú declara improcedente excarcelación pedida por expresidente Toledo en caso Odebrecht

LIMA (AP) — La justicia peruana declaró el jueves improcedente un pedido de excarcelación solicitado por el expresidente Alejandro Toledo, quien cumple 18 meses de prisión preventiva, mientras se desarrolla el juicio en su contra por presuntamente recibir millonarios sobornos de la constructora brasileña Odebrecht. En una resolución publicada por el Poder Judicial en su sitio de internet, un juez …

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Aimaq leads Cal against Oregon after 21-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Oregon Ducks (18-8, 10-5 Pac-12) at California Golden Bears (12-15, 8-8 Pac-12) Berkeley, California; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal hosts the Oregon Ducks after Fardaws Aimaq …

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