John Irving's 'Queen Esther' returns readers to setting of 'The Cider House Rules'
In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St_ Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.”
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Irving to replace injured teammate AD as All-Star
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NBA All-Star Game: Hawks' Trae Young, Mavericks' Kyrie Irving named injury replacements
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Irish boxer John Cooney's family 'devastated' at loss of fighter
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Germany's ruling SPD in favour of extending border controls
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Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is Secure
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The impressive property portfolio of the late hip-hop legend and Murder Inc. Records founder Irv Gotti
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Super Saquon: Barkley sets NFL rushing record in Super Bowl LIX
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Queen's Park and Davidson stand tall amid Ibrox bedlam
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Postecoglou undone by tactics and injuries but fans reserve ire for Levy | John Brewin
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Visual analysis: Palestinians set up thousands of tents amid return to north Gaza
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Boxer John Cooney dies week after losing title fight
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Boxer John Cooney dies week after losing title fight
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NFL legend Randy Moss set to return for ESPN's Sunday Super Bowl coverage after getting treatment for cancer
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Moss returning to 'NFL Countdown' on Sunday
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Eagles' Graham off IR, set for Super Bowl return
The Eagles activated Brandon Graham from injured reserve Saturday, more than two months after he tore his triceps against the Rams.ESPN - 2d -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - 3d -
St. John's rallies past UConn to win 10th straight
No. 12 St. John's extend its winning streak to 10 games -- its longest in conference play in 40 years -- with a comeback victory over No. 19 UConn on Friday night.ESPN - 3d -
Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers' blockbuster trade
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
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Chiefs, Eagles set to face off in Super Bowl LIX Sunday
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Lord Of The Rings Collector's Edition Book Box Set Drops To $60 At Amazon
The recently released Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Box Set is on sale for just $60 at Amazon. Released last November, this three-volume set contains gorgeous hardcover editions of the ...GameSpot - 3d -
Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set
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Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
Gotti came to prominence as an A&R rep at Def Jam, where he helped sign and cultivate era-defining acts like Jay-Z , DMX and Ja Rule.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled
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