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August 27, 2018

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TOP STORIES

  

Hunter's not the first member of Congress to be indicted, or to seek re-election with cloud overhead

Some two-dozen members of Congress have been indicted since 1988. Only a few have managed to keep their seats and their freedom.

Pope Francis asks for forgiveness for the Catholic Church's "abuses" amid allegations he covered up sexual assaults by a cardinal

Pope Francis used his Sunday sermon in front of thousands of Irish worshipers to for forgiveness for the Catholic Church's abuses, just hours after a retired archbishop accused him of covering up for a cardinal accused of sexual assault.

'Really crazy and incredibly exciting': genetic test unites half-brothers in San Diego

If you meet Dr. Jake Thomas and Alex Jensen, it's easy to see they are half-brothers. If you hear their story, and it's hard to believe they found each other.

LOCAL NEWS

 

Campa-Najjar's campaign surges after Hunter indictment

It might seem odd to be running against an indicted congressman and still be the underdog. That's where Ammar Campa-Najjar is but he doesn't seem to mind. You might say he's trending.

Drug use among arrested men in San Diego region at 18-year high, new report says

Drug use among men arrested in the San Diego region hit an 18-year high last year, and methamphetamine remained the drug of choice among both men and women who were arrested in 2017, according to a new report by the San Diego Association of Governments.

OPINION

 

Sen. John McCain was the maverick America needed

In the 13 months since Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, the appreciation that Americans held for one of their most remarkable public figures just kept building.

Readers react to passing of John McCain

How do we define a war hero?

BUSINESS

 

From near non-existence to major biotech star: Neurocrine's journey

Neurocrine Biosciences nearly went out of business a decade ago. Now it's one of the most highly valued biotech companies in San Diego County. Good science and determination had a lot to do with it. But it wouldn't have happened without a fortunate sale of real estate.

'Private' mess: Musk's credibility goes from bad to worse

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said Friday that investors have convinced him that he shouldn't take the company private, so the firm will remain on the public stock

SPORTS

 

Robbie Erlin, Padres unravel as Dodgers complete sweep

Robbie Erlin unraveled in the fifth inning, the Padres' bats never punched back and a flat-lining loss sent the Padres back to San Diego with a three-game sweep that further buried the Padres' in the National League basement.

Ted Williams centennial: All-Star appearances marked with memorable moments and great emotion

Ted Williams called walkoff homer in 1941 All-Star Game his 'most thrilling hit.'

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Cygnet's 'Brilliant Things' brings humor, poignance to painful subject

One-man, audience-interactive show movingly tells story of his character's battle to fight suicidal thoughts by compiling a list of all the things he loves most in the world

AND FINALLY ...

 

San Diego universities brace for hyper-connected Generation Z

Campuses are being flooded with students who grew up with the Internet, smartphones and social media.

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