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The Daily Brief: The Rams' Uplifting Draft Plans, A Feel-Good Lotto Win, and more.

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Good Afternoon! It’s Thursday, April 17.

The clouds remained today throughout Los Angeles with highs at a reasonable 63°. We look to endure one more day of cloudy weather tomorrow with highs forecasted to tick up to 64°, and then we have a sunny weekend ahead.

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