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NATIONAL DAY: National Burnt Ends Day — Honors the crispy, sauced cubes of brisket popular in Kansas City barbecue.

BIRTHDAY: Dr. Phil McGraw (born 1950) — Psychologist and longtime television host.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1972 — Bobby Fischer became the first American to win the World Chess Championship, defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik.

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MALL GALL (New York Post)

Valley Plaza Mall in Bakersfield has converted 240 spaces near its main entrance to optional Preferred Paid Parking at $2 an hour, up to $10 per day, plus a transaction fee. Mall management says more than 90% of its parking remains free and 10% of the mall's net proceeds from the paid program will benefit the Kern County Cancer Foundation. The change has drawn pushback from some shoppers.

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