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After removing Columbus statue, Philadelphia sued for return

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city's historical commission have been sued by a group which ...

Connecticut governor to sign strict gun measure

HARTFORD, Connecticut: Following a state Senate debate and vote to approve Connecticut's most comprehensive gun legislation since the laws put ...

160-year-old Mass. church called 'total loss" after lightning strike

SPENCER, Massachusetts: Spencer, Massachusetts Fire Chief Robert Parsons has said that a June 2 fire that burned down a 160-year-old ...

JPMorgan announces closure of 21 US First Republic Bank bank branches

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A JPMorgan Chase & Co spokesperson has confirmed that as part of the bank's efforts ...

RB Dalvin Cook hits open market after Vikings release

The Minnesota Vikings officially released running back Dalvin Cook on Friday after an unsuccessful last-ditch effort to trade the four-time ...

Reports: Mets 1B Pete Alonso likely to land on IL

The New York Mets are expected to place first baseman Pete Alonso on the injured list Friday, multiple media outlets ...

Blue Jackets acquire D Damon Severson from Devils

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired defenseman Damon Severson in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Severson ...

Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver set to face Nats in first start

Three months ago, 20-year-old right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was on the roster for the Class-A Rome Braves. On Friday night, the ...

Study discovers cells linking chronic psychological stress to inflammatory bowel disease

Pennsylvania [US], June 9 (ANI): Cells involved in the connection between stress reactions in the brain and inflammation in the ...

Cards' Jordan Montgomery shoots for turnaround vs. Reds

Two months have passed since Jordan Montgomery earned a victory for the St. Louis Cardinals. The 30-year-old left-hander will try ...

At Milwaukee, A's look for third straight victory

The Oakland Athletics will continue a nine-game road swing while looking for their season-best third consecutive win on Friday when ...

At Pittsburgh, Mets seek to end six-game slide

A couple of teams looking for wins meet this weekend when the New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. New ...

MLB roundup: Braves rally, win 10-inning slugfest vs. Mets

Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 13-10 ...

Phillies put 5-game win streak on line vs. hot-hitting Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a red-hot offense into a three-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but their leaky ...

After smoky day off, Diamondbacks head for Detroit

The streaking Arizona Diamondbacks got an unscheduled break on Thursday. They'll get back into action when they visit Detroit for ...

Nevada Senate postpones vote on Athletics' proposal

The status of the Athletics' Las Vegas stadium proposal will remain uncertain through the weekend after the Nevada Senate adjourned ...

Phillies lose late lead, rally to finish 3-game sweep of Tigers

Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, yet it took a game-ending single from Kody Clemens in the ...

Mets 1B Pete Alonso (wrist) misses first game of season

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who leads the majors in home runs and tops the National League in ...

Didi Gregorius signs minor league deal with Mariners

The Seattle Mariners signed longtime shortstop Didi Gregorius to a minor league deal on Thursday. Gregorius, who has 999 major ...

Report: Joe Girardi turns down UCF job

Three-time Major League Baseball manager and World Series winner Joe Girardi has turned down an offer to become the next ...

Reports: Joe Girardi offered UCF job

Three-time Major League Baseball manager and World Series winner Joe Girardi has been offered the head coaching post at UCF, ...

Belmont pauses live racing due to hazardous air quality

Two days before hosting the final leg of the Triple Crown, Belmont Park canceled live racing Thursday due to the ...

Diamondbacks-Nationals postponed due to poor air quality

Poor air quality in the nation's capital forced the postponement of Thursday afternoon's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the ...

Reports: Vikings parting ways with RB Dalvin Cook

The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Dalvin Cook he is being released, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The salary-slashing move has ...

Reports: Vikings part ways with RB Dalvin Cook

The Minnesota Vikings informed running back Dalvin Cook he is being released, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The salary-slashing move has ...

Four strategies to make your neighborhood safer

A series of gunshots fired late at night in East Atlanta recently prompted my neighbor to post on our local ...

US East Coast Blanketed in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires

new york - Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed, and millions of Americans were ...

Phillies, Tigers ready to roll after unexpected night off

The Detroit Tigers and host Philadelphia Phillies were given an unintended additional day to ponder their respective streaks after their ...

D-backs' Merrill Kelly looks to extend win streak vs. Nats

Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly will look for his fifth win in as many starts as the Diamondbacks attempt to complete ...

U.S. East Coast Blanketed in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires

new york - Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed, and millions of Americans were ...

Giants give ball to Alex Cobb, looking to sweep Rockies

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler is living in the moment with his rotation, holding off on naming starters until ...

MLB roundup: Reds down Dodgers in thrilling fashion once again

Will Benson crushed his first career home run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Cincinnati Reds another stunning ...

Air quality forces Phillies, Yankees to postpone games

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies each postponed home games Wednesday due to heavy smoke and low visibility across ...

A's strike for 7 runs in first to topple Pirates

Ryan Noda homered and the visiting Oakland Athletics scored seven runs in the first inning Wednesday to top the Pittsburgh ...

Muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline: Study

Washington [US], June 8 (ANI): Researchers found the amount of fat in the body's muscle, or muscle adiposity, may predict ...

Report: Free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins to visit Titans

Free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is flying to Nashville on Sunday to meet with the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network ...

Surging Rangers shoot for sweep of slumping Cardinals

The Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals are at the opposite ends of the success spectrum in June. The Rangers ...

Mets search for rare road win against Braves

After he crushed a Bryce Elder slider for a two-run homer to give the New York Mets a three-run lead ...

Rookies remain in spotlight as Reds oppose Dodgers again

The day after one of the most anticipated major league debuts of the season, the Cincinnati Reds look to return ...

Mariners chase mini-sweep of up-and-down Padres

The Seattle Mariners will go for a sweep of their two-game series against their "natural rival" Padres on Wednesday afternoon ...

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US to pay $570 million to eliminate dangerous rail sites

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Biden administration has announced that it is providing grants worth $570 million to eliminate many dangerous railroad ...

No confirmation, as reports say King Charles going to France in fall

PARIS, France: According to a report by BFM TV, Britain's King Charles is considering a visit to France in September, ...

US to get tough as drone disrupts Pittsburgh airport

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Federal Aviation Administration has said that a drone sighting disrupted some flights at Pittsburgh International Airport this ...

New Oregon gun law being challenged in court case

PORTLAND, Oregon: A federal trial has begun in Portland, Oregon examining the constitutionality of a stringent gun control law approved ...

After removing Columbus statue, Philadelphia sued for return

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city's historical commission have been sued by a group which ...

Area evacuated as wildfire burns thru Michigan

LANSING, Michigan: Michigan's Department of Natural Resources said by a wildfire in the state has burned through more than 3 ...

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