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BTS final night at Stanford: soft "pop power" diplomacy
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The popularity of the K-Pop phenomenon BTS had a third night of sold-out concerts at Stanford Stadium's 54,000-seat venue, also showing the "soft power" of pop diplomacy raising interest and awareness about Korean language and culture. (photo courtesy of Emily Schwab) 

BTS final night at Stanford: soft "pop power" diplomacy
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The popularity of the K-Pop phenomenon BTS had a third night of sold-out concerts at Stanford Stadium's 54,000-seat venue, also showing the "soft power" of pop diplomacy raising interest and awareness about Korean language and culture. 

Ebola virus spreading in Congo is rare species
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The virus causing an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 130 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease.

Pro women's hockey team coming to San Jose
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The Professional Women's Hockey League on Tuesday announced an expansion team to San Jose. 

SFPD search for vandal who assaulted a man in the Castro District
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On Saturday someone scrawled a hateful message on the side of their business and when a neighbor tried to stop him the suspect punched him.

Trump's latest threat against Iran
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The U.S.-led war against Iran has a 64% disapproval rating, according to a newo poll. Stephen Zunes, professor of Middle Eastern studies at USF, says the threat of renewing the war is about 50-50 and the Iranians know and are preparing for it. 

San Francisco police arrest three people on theft charges in Chinatown
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The San Francisco Police Department arrested three people on Saturday in connection to several cases of alleged theft and pickpocketing, including one case where a victim lost about $4,000 worth of property.

Drone video shows pickpocketing suspects in Chinatown
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Drone footage shared from the San Francisco Police Department shows the suspects allegedly pickpocketing in Chinatown. 

Video; Three suspects arrested in Chinatown theft
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San Francisco Police Department arrested three suspects in relation to theft-related charges in Chinatown.

San Francisco Opera opens summer season with "The Barber of Seville"
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The San Francisco Opera is kicking off its summer season with one of the world’s most beloved operas, “The Barber of Seville.” Tenor Levy Sekgapane, who stars as “The Count,” joined us on "The Nine" to discuss the classic comedy, his love of opera and what audiences can expect from this latest production.

StubHub launches California program offering free live event tickets to underserved youth
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StubHub is launching a new initiative called “Access: California,” aimed at giving underserved youth groups free access to concerts, theater performances and professional sporting events across the state. 

BTS set to take stage at Stanford for final night of sold-out concert
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The massive K-pop boy band BTS is set to take the stage Tuesday at Stanford Stadium tonight for the third and final night of their sold-out concert run, bringing continued road closures and heavy traffic congestion to the area around Stanford University.

Father of 11-yr-old girl brutally attacked wants accountability
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- A Marin County father is speaking out and calling for parental action after his 11-year-old daughter was brutally attacked by an acquaintance outside a local shopping center over the weekend.

Bay Area mosques review security plans after deadly San Diego shooting
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Muslim communities across the Bay Area are on edge following the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with some local mosques now reviewing security plans and increasing precautions.

Bay Area graphic artists bring local flair to World Cup designs
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With less than a month until the World Cup arrives in the Bay Area, local artists and designers are helping shape the region’s identity on the global stage through official tournament artwork and merchandise. At a Bay Area Host Committee event in Oakland, designers behind the official World Cup poster and patch discussed drawing inspiration from iconic Bay Area landmarks and culture ahead of the tournament kickoff.