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That’s what Dwayne Tucker, Tennessee State University’s new interim president, told a group of Tennessean staffers when he visited the newsroom on Dec. 18. He’d just assumed the role, following the ...

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Coming off of a disappointing loss at Cal on Wednesday night, Virginia will look to get things back on track and conclude its West Coast trip with a win when th ...

After killing at least five people, the Palisades Fire continued to burn east toward the 405 Freeway and San Fernando Valley, ...

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