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On a windless afternoon in California, Merle Haggard closed his eyes for the last time in the very house that had witnessed so many memories of his life. No noise, no stage lights, just the silence of a life devoted to music and honest stories about working-class America. Beside him was his wife who had held his hand through many ups and downs. Not with flowery words, but with warmth and loving eyes as if only that presence was enough to make him feel at ease leaving this world. He passed away d

15K views · 261 reactions | CLOSE CALL: Two U.S. Navy ships narrowly avoid collision while navigating the San Diego Bay in California. No injuries or damage reported to the ships, U.S. Navy spokesperson says. https://abcn.ws/2Mp6pHp | ABC News | Facebook