Gore Undergoes Surgery for Torn Achilles’ Tendon

Vice President Al Gore underwent surgery Saturday night to repair an Achilles’ tendon he injured playing basketball with former colleagues in the House of Representatives, a spokeswoman said. Gore, 46, tore his left tendon, which runs along the back of the lower leg, during a game in the House gymnasium. After being examined by a … Read more

Tenants Protest Suspension of Section 8 Aid

Safiya Baidi spent six months living in a 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. She slept in the front seat; her two baby girls slept in the back seat. Food was stored in the trunk. It was a way to keep orderly the only home she had. Most nights, though, that order was interrupted by her children’s needs. … Read more

Gov. reveals details of ski injury

He made millions playing an indestructible action hero in the movies, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sounded altogether mortal as he talked for the first time Wednesday about the pain and frustration he has felt since his holiday skiing accident. At a news conference where he released his new budget, Schwarzenegger told reporters that since his … Read more

Barbara Lee surges into lead in Oakland mayor’s race

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, left, surged ahead of opponent Loren Taylor, right, as Alameda County elections officials released the latest vote tally in the Oakland mayor’s race. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) Former longtime Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee surged into the lead in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, according to vote results … Read more

Tracee Ellis Ross tells Michelle Obama the reason why she prefers to date younger men

Single-ish. Tracee Ellis Ross has opened up about her dating life – and the real reason why she prefers to be with younger men. The “Black-ish” actress, 52, discussed her love life this week during an appearance on Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast, which the former first lady co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. 6Tracee Ellis … Read more

The cases for and against Tom Thibodeau expanding his Knicks playoff rotation beyond seven

Tom Thibodeau reacts from the sideline during the Knicks’ game against the Mavericks on March 25. Charles Wenzelberg The starters are penciled in — Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. Tom Thibodeau didn’t stray once from that lineup. The top two reserves also are locks — Miles McBride and Mitchell … Read more

Controller’s Parents Died in Plane Crash : Tragedy: Father and mother of woman involved in fatal LAX crash disappeared during a flight nearly 14 years ago. Friends say recent disaster ‘dredges up an old pain.’

For air traffic controller Robin Lee Wascher, the Feb. 1 disaster on Los Angeles International Airport Runway 24-Left–her runway–was “especially tragic” because her parents had died in an aviation accident nearly 14 years ago, friends and co-workers said. Norman K. and Beverly Jean Wascher vanished June 19, 1977, while flying to Oxnard in their single-engine … Read more

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