Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars,’ dies at 74

Peter Mayhew's family announced on Twitter Thursday that the actor died on Tuesday: “He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home.”

     

 

 

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Sorry, Facebook and Google, Ellen Pao says startups will fix Silicon Valley’s diversity problem

New data suggests that if startups make an early commitment to diversity, they could reverse decades of discrimination in tech.

     

 

 

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White Sox place Rodón on IL with elbow inflammation

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-hander Carlos Rodón on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation

     

 

 

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Sorry, Facebook and Google, Ellen Pao says startups will fix Silicon Valley’s diversity problem

New data suggests that if startups make an early commitment to diversity, they could reverse decades of discrimination in tech.

     

 

 

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Poll finds hunger for change to US system of gov’t

More than half of Americans want major changes to the system of government, according to a new survey by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. (May 2)

     

 

 

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Opinion: Tiger has never taken a stand on big issues, so hanging with Trump is no big deal

It's not surprising that Tiger Woods will visit Trump on Monday. What's surprising is taking time away from the course with PGA Championship looming.

     

 

 

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Atletico Madrid will be opponent for Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game in Orlando

Atletico Madrid will be the opponent in this summer's Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Orlando.

     

 

 

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Trump says he did ‘fantastic.’ Pelosi says he did a crime.

Nancy Pelosi says William Barr “lied” to Congress, and bodies are being hauled off Mount Everest. Here’s Thursday’s news.

     

 

 

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Is MLB’s ball juiced? Home runs are being hit at record pace and pitchers just want the truth

Homers are being hit at record pace, and pitchers want MLB to be honest with them about the ball. “We all see it,” Red Sox starter David Price says.

     

 

 

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