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Police found a body near a San Francisco golf course on Saturday and are investigating it as a homicide, officials said. Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 34th Avenue near the Lincoln Park Golf Course at 2:19 p.m., where they found a body, according to the San Francisco Police Department. A medical examiner pronounced the person dead. The San Francisco Medical Examiner’s office had not identified the individual by Monday morning. Homicide detectives and medical personnel are investigating. Anna Bauman is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @abauman2 Related Stories CrimeBy Lauren HernándezCoroner’s office working to identify man’s remains found...CrimeBy Michael CabanatuanAuthorities investigate fatal shooting in Vallejo involving...CrimeBy Nanette AsimovOne killed in officer-involved shooting at busy Vallejo...CrimeBy Shwanika NarayanOfficer fatally shoots armed motorist during stop in San Jose,... … [Read more...] about Body found near San Francisco golf course; police investigating as homicide

close Video PGA helping veterans through golf Veterans reflect on power of PGA HOPE program; Lucas Tomlinson reports. Former Army Spc. Mary Anderson-Kokell is crediting a PGA charity program with saving her life through golf. PGA HOPE [Helping Our Patriots Everywhere] introduces golf to veterans with disabilities as a type of therapy. Mary Anderson-Kokell was one of 20 veterans invited to Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., as part of PGA HOPE’s inaugural National Golf & Wellness Week. The country club has partnered with PGA HOPE since 2017, but this was the first year it invited veterans from across the nation to act as ambassadors from their regions. “I want to shout it from the rooftops that this game of golf could help someone take a traumatic experience and feel better about themselves,” Anderson-Kokell said. The veteran, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War, met with the 19 other vets and bonded over their … [Read more...] about PGA HOPE helps change veterans’ lives with golf therapy

Kenny Rogers and his wife Wanda have been married for 20 years and have twin boys. (Reuters) Country music legend Kenny Rogers tells the story about his life and career in "Luck or Something Like It." The 74-year-old singer has had an incredible career, selling over 125 million albums, having one of the top rated TV movies of all time (‘The Gambler’) and the number one selling duet of all time with Dolly Parton (‘Islands in the Stream’). The book details Rogers' personal life including his rough childhood in the Houston projects, his five marriages, friendships with Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton ... and even a sex scandal! FOX411: Tell us how you chose a music career. Kenny Rogers: My mom told me when I was very young, ‘Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,’ and that just sounded too good to be true. So I set out on this musical journey. I’ve been lucky in my life. That’s what I wanted to tell people to … [Read more...] about Kenny Rogers talks superstardom, losing it all, and even sex scandals in new book ‘Luck or Something Like It’

(CNN)It has been described as the "Hollywood" of horses, and it's certainly a winner in the glamor stakes. But Qatar's Al Shaqab is more of a seven-star equine resort than a make-believe movie set. The multi-million-dollar center on the outskirts of the capital Doha is Qatar's luxury launchpad into equine excellence, from elite show jumpers to Arabian show horses and endurance racers. It is also helping to spawn the highly successful thoroughbred horse racing operation now predominantly based in France under the same name. Visitors to #AlShaqab can have a guided tour around the state-of-the-art equestrian center and interact with our magnificent #AlShaqabArabians. For an unforgettable experience, book a tour https://t.co/QJerChIktj #Go_AlShaqab pic.twitter.com/Rz2ChndNc2— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) November 4, 2019 The stunning complex has been built in the shape of a horseshoe around an old Ottoman stable and fort. It serves to promote both Qatar's rich heritage with Arabian … [Read more...] about Inside the ‘Hollywood’ of horses, Al Shaqab is the essence of equine luxury

Thirteen properties with asking prices of more than $3 million hit the market in Massachusetts this past week, according to realtor.com. You can see those listings below; the listings don't include Suffolk County, which feature a $20.5 million historic Federal townhouse in Beacon Hill. The priciest new home listing outside of Boston is a $17.5 million apartment building in Chestnut Hill. The home was originally constructed in 1899 but underwent $4 million of renovations over the past two years. Barnstable County 49 Main St., Osterville — $6.75 million Perched overlooking the Centerville River with spectacular vistas of Nantucket Sound and two private docks, this custom designed 4500 sq. ft. residence, with four bedrooms, is simply stunning! Inside, no detail has been overlooked, with walls of windows, high-end finishes, three custom fireplaces and a great open floor plan. 356 Great Island Rd., West Yarmouth — $3.595 million The ultimate beach house! Spectacular direct … [Read more...] about $17.5M Building From 1899 Hits Market Leads Priciest New Listings