In a news release, von Wilpert said her prognosis "is excellent" and the cure rate for her type is 99%.
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Without a long-term trade deal in place, businesses are subject to annual trade reviews that could change the cost of certain imports and exports in a given year. Local business leaders fear that level of regulatory uncertainty may drive investment out of the region. -
California’s tribal casinos found an ally in Attorney General Rob Bonta who sought to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, but a judge ruled Bonta overstepped his authority. -
The SDHS had taken in 85 lost pets as of Sunday afternoon and updates its lost-and-found page continuously, according to Director of Public Relations Nina Thompson. -
Moderate heat risk will be present in the desert areas as early as Monday, with highs likely peaking Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. -
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"Supergirl" is getting a lot of hate online, but the new DCU film is actually the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th, as a punk superheroine and her mischievous dog win your heart. -
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In many cities across the country, rooting for the U.S. Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup is an easy choice. But for a cross-border city like San Diego, that choice isn’t as simple for fans who have close ties to both the U.S. and Mexico.
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