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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping his hands and trying to rally his team after what proved to be the winning goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The ceremony will also bring back memories of late pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year -- a few hours before he died.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In mid-March, Tamasi testified before the state grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Barkley said he was going to choose his words carefully one more time before delivering, “Live from New York… It’s Saturday Night!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s happened before, when we were at Mom’s for a couple days, when Dad promised to take care of him and then didn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam