Santana Reunites With Ex-Bandmate Now Homeless in Oakland
Reporter Stanley Roberts from KRON-TV connected rock guitarist Carlos Santana with his former bandmate Marcus Malone who lives on the streets of Oakland. Malone helped shape Santana's Afro Latin sound and played congas on the first album before leaving in 1969 amid legal troubles. Santana and Malone reunited during a visit to the camper where Malone has stayed, saluting enduring influence and sharing a moment of reconciliation.
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Granddaughters debate Grandpa gift disparities
Dear Abby replies to readers on why allowance amounts to "Lacking Why" and sisters vary. Letters from Connecticut Grandma, Numbers Guy, Solved the Puzzle in Denver, Ken in Sarasota, Patricia in Tempe Aziz, and Wise Out West suggest reasons, family dynamics, and possible solutions such as equal pooling.
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Youngest World Leader North Korea's Kim Jong Un Reign
The article notes Kim Jong Un, at 30, as North Korea's youngest head of state since 2011, describing him as brutal and unpredictable and citing the reported execution of his uncle for treason.
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Ask Amy: Divorced mom balances co parenting and dating
A divorced mother maintains close co parenting with her ex husband and attends major events together while dating others. She asks if this signals a problem for new partners. Amy says her life is valid as is and urges self reflection on potential insecurities.
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Elfie inspires guilt and forgiveness in a kitchen scene
Erin Stewart Gadd recalls a playful moment with Elfie as children confess misdeeds after a marshmallow display. The story ends with a warm parent child exchange, affirming affection for Elfie and the holiday mood.
Mondegreens and mishearing holiday lyrics explored
The piece discusses misheard lyrics in Christmas songs and the term mondegreen. It cites examples from Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, explains mondegreen origins from Sylvia Wright, and profiles people named Paula Verne and Russell Rabut, whose acts relate to misheard phrases and the band The Mondegreens.
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