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The 'Gentleman Thief'

Suffering from AIDS, an S.F. inmate who claims he lived a life of a glamorous identity thief is fighting for the right to wear yarmulke in his cell.

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Grueling Trek Through Afghanistan

Some 4,000 Marines spent July 4 sweeping the country in the largest U.S. offensive there since 2001.

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Break out the Manischewitz shots

Following the lead of nearby museums, the Contemporary Jewish Museum has added its own cultural happy hour: Oy Vey! Thursdays.

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The all-Williams Wimbledon finale

Serena faces Venus, who comes into the final after playing some of the best grass-court tennis of her career. (Spoiler)

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Entrepreneurs hope their ideas hold water

Venture capitalists tackle the challenge of water, which is in short supply all over the world and could become even scarcer as climate change continues.

North Korea fires 7 missiles

A South Korean official suggests the reported launches were timed for Independence Day.

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July gardening tasks

Wherever a gardener lives — be it on the coast or inland — the chief task in July is to make certain plants receive sufficient water. More in Garden.

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Opera and antiques

Vibrant, tree-lined and crested with a hilltop park renamed in honor of a local soldier, Kentucky Street has charm that helps make downtown Petaluma a delightful place.

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