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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

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Review: First-ever World Cup Final Halftime Show is an outright winner

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World Cup watch parties energized downtown San Jose. Can the city keep it going?

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Great US youth soccer debate heats up in pricey Bay Area

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El Niño is here: Five major myths about what it is and what it could mean for California's weather

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49ers face tight end bind as they enter training camp with Kittle injured

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Two older adults found dead in San Jose residence

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Oakland school closure raises statewide questions over charter renewals

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San Jose man arrested after hidden camera found in Starbucks bathroom

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Salinas-based Taylor Farms pulls Mexico-grown lettuce linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak

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Grant Fire in San Jose reaches almost 5 acres

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NBA summer league champs! Yaxel Lendeborg takes over, leads Warriors to Las Vegas title

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Eldridge hits 10th homer but SF Giants drop rubber match to Mariners

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Social Security is trying to stabilize a year after DOGE cuts

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Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki from Stanford to sign with Marlins, forgo pro career in Japan

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Miss Manners: I want an office ban on taking just half a doughnut

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Harry and Meghan still want U.K. return as they feel 'unwelcome,' 'outcast' in U.S.

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Dear Abby: I'm trying not to be a bratty bride but my feelings are hurt

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Dear Abby: I don't want to give my infuriating in-laws a grandchild

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Dear Abby: They say my request as a grieving daughter is appalling

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Dear Abby: After my wife's tepid answers, I feel like I should file for divorce

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Harriette Cole: I'm worried about my flaky brother's overseas adventure

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An M4 rifle was stolen from an SJPD assistant chief's SUV. What happens now?

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Where to see 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm in the Bay Area, and how much it will cost you

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In Case You Missed It

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Bay Area and California both lost jobs in June, new report shows

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SF Giants trade primer: Who will be available at the Aug. 3 deadline?

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Gilroy Garlic Festival returns, growing a legacy of giving back

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Report: Salinas-based Taylor Farms linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Crime and Public Safety

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Oakland: Man found dead near Lake Merritt

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Police use of force in fatal Brentwood shooting was 'reasonable,' DA rules

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Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years to life in 2009 rape case

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Monterey County DA warns residents of fraud schemes targeting homeowners, seniors

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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain

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Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

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Should Oakland squeeze money out of its downtown foreclosures? Voters will decide

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Data center approved for office building in North San Jose

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Newsom administration sues Half Moon Bay, escalating state housing crackdown

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AI humanoid robotics company sets up shop in Fremont

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Photos: Punk legend Iggy Pop headlines Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland

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Photos: Rosie the Riveter Jeanne Gibson, 100 honored with banner in Richmond

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Photos: An all-star team of domino and machine-building creators brings you 'The Big Topple' at The Tech

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'Completely unexpected': Earliest grape harvest in 40 years kicks off in Sonoma County

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Operator of boat that capsized near Alcatraz mourns brother as search continues

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Major federal housing legislation becomes law. What will it mean for the Bay Area?

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Review: The message, not messenger, is true star of record-setting concert

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So you want to create a hummingbird habitat? Here's how.

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Review: Christopher Nolan is up to the challenge in 'Odyssey'

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Watch: Golf star Bryson DeChambeau plays historic Guerneville course in new YouTube video

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Tensions ease between Alameda, golf course manager after lawsuit settled

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3 dog-friendly Bay Area camping spots to scout out this summer

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Review: Rock icon showcases lost '90s classic during only West Coast dates

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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

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Wait, it's a candle? Her beeswax fruit and veggie ones look so real, you'll want to take a bite

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Campbell: Seattle cult fave Dough Zone's dumplings now at the Pruneyard

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Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers, roil businesses

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Palo Alto welcomes Marufuku Ramen: Enjoy free tote bags at the grand opening on July 25

1 day ago

An eye on trends: Acai grows through upheaval by focusing on health

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Stone: San Jose's downtown economy requires full-time workers far more than visiting soccer fans

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Cortese: Why are California taxpayers paying the health care bills of trillion-dollar corporations?

11 days ago

Letters: We should stop sinking money in high-speed rail pit

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Letters: SAVE Act is another example of Republican hypocrisy

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The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds

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California remains world's No. 4 economy – barely

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Tech review: For your consideration — several cool new gadgets

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Trump administration's USDA lab closures threaten cyclospora research as parasite outbreak sickens thousands

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Actor Hal Williams, star of sitcom '227' and 'Private Benjamin' has died

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Michelle Trachtenberg fans praise Rosie O'Donnell for discussing her addiction struggles

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She won an Oscar but was famous as 'Pigeon Lady': Irish actor Brenda Fricker dies

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Three-bedroom house in Oakland sells for $1.6 million

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Duplex sells in Oakland for $965,000

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Three-bedroom house sells in Fremont for $1.8 million

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Antioch police failed to de-escalate situation before punching woman, expert says

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Inclusive, space-themed playground set for liftoff in Sunnyvale

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SF Shakes brings 'Antony and Cleopatra' to Cupertino

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Italian Family Festa returns to History Park San Jose July 25-26

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Campbell Historical Museum hosts 'Adults Only Experience'

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Pianist/composer brings 'Antonia' adaptation to Menlo School

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Valkyries keep rolling, win ninth straight by beating Mystics at home

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California still dominates technology's nectar: venture capital

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Letters: Forest Service changes threaten dog-friendly wilderness

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Blink Outdoor Camera Vs Wyze Outdoor Camera

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These men's summer pajamas keep you incredibly cool

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The best camping chairs with footrests for ultimate comfort

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Best Touchscreen Laptop

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