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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sentences are not long enough

Once again, I am saddened and shocked by the sentencing passed down to the low life people in Odessa that get caught red handed.

Posted: October 13
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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 8:16 am

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SHANGHAI (AP) — Daniil Medvedev extended the form that made him the hottest player in men's tennis when he captured the Shanghai Masters title with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 8:45 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 6:00 am

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STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — The International Gymnastics Federation is considering new regulations on gymnasts' behavior on the podium after a Turkish medalist gave a military-style salute.

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 6:01 am

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is an "island of one" for removing U.S. forces from northeastern Syria.

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 6:00 am

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FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — France head coach Jacques Brunel has defended his decision to send injured Thomas Ramos home from the Rugby World Cup, even though the fullback played this weekend for his club side.

Tonga beats US 31-19, gets its win at Rugby World Cup 2019

Updated: October 13, 2019 - 5:15 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 4:37 am

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TOKYO (AP) — A third Rugby World Cup game in Japan was canceled before organizers decided it was safe enough for the tournament host to play Scotland at Yokohama on Sunday, a night after a deadly typhoon devastated parts of Japan.

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 3:45 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 1:17 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:45 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:34 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:34 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:18 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:18 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:15 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:15 am

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Astros' added ace Greinke drops 2nd playoff start in ALCS G1

Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:03 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:00 am

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Bryant bounces back to lead Missouri over Mississippi

Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:00 am

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No. 15 Utah routs Oregon State 52-7

Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:00 am

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Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:00 am

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Perry leads Navy over Tulsa 45-17

Updated: October 13, 2019 - 12:00 am

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Smith, defense help Weber State beat Southern Utah 29-14

Updated: October 12, 2019 - 11:32 pm

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No. 10 Penn State holds off No. 17 Iowa 17-12

Updated: October 12, 2019 - 11:32 pm

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — On the road against one of the best defenses in America, 10th-ranked Penn State won the turnover battle and converted on third downs to survive yet another tough trip to Iowa.

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