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Pirates face the Nationals leading series 2-1

Washington Nationals (8-10, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-7, second in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Foster Griffin (2-0, 1.76 … more

By The Associated Press | 4/16/26

In 'Toon: Latest season [Photo gallery]

4/16/26

AP Sports Digest

AP Sports Digest Here are the AP’s top sports stories that have moved or are planned to move today. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit AP … more

4/16/26

Damage is visible on a residential building that, according to Iranian authorities, was hit by a strike on March 4 during the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, in southeastern Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

The Latest: US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war is near end

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war in Iran is “very close to over” in clips of an interview set to air Wednesday. Pakistan has said it is working to help the U.S. and Iran negotiate an end … more

By The Associated Press | 4/16/26

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 7:19 a.m. EDT

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published … more

4/15/26

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington … more

4/15/26

AP News Summary at 1:02 a.m. EDT

Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran as the U.S. military said its … more

4/15/26

William Autman of the Riders trying to score past Smyrna goalkeeper Boe Evans in the first quarter. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GAYR EMEIGH

Wednesday's Downstate scores: Caesar Rodney gets past Smyrna in boys' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High downed Smyrna, 11-9, in a Henlopen North boys’ lacrosse game on Wednesday evening. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Riders, who improve to 2-0 in the … more

Daily State News | 4/15/26

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 12:05 a.m. EDT

Billy Crystal will return to Broadway in one-man show about the house he lost to LA wildfires NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Crystal returns to Broadway this fall with an intimate one-man show called … more

4/15/26

'Never Again' in Focus as Global Law Enforcement Leaders Gather at Auschwitz for Intense Training Program

OŚWIĘCIM, PL / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / In the shadow of one of history's darkest sites, more than 120 senior law enforcement leaders gathered this week in Poland for a program with an … more

4/15/26

Mark Howard's Fruit Snacker ($2.80, Tony Morgan) won his third straight race in 1:56 in the featured $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Fruit Snacker makes it three wins in a row at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Mark Howard's Fruit Snacker ($2.80, Tony Morgan) won his third straight race in 1:56 in the featured $22,500 Open Trot on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. Every Day Dan took … more

Daily State News | 4/15/26

PA WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026_____SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Pittsburgh PA720 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 … more

4/15/26

PA WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026_____SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Pittsburgh PA707 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 … more

4/15/26

Wednesday's Transactions

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the contract of C Sam Huff from Norfolk (IL). Optioned LHP Nick Raquet to Norfolk. Designated LHP Jayvien … more

By The Associated Press | 4/15/26

PA Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026_____SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 120NWS STORM PREDICTION … more

4/15/26

PA WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026_____SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Pittsburgh PA648 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 … more

4/15/26

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 2:58 a.m. EDT

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo BERLIN (AP) — The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th … more

4/15/26

PA WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026_____SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Pittsburgh PA637 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 … more

4/15/26

Kent County officials mulling 11% sewer rate increase

DOVER — Kent County leaders are facing an unpalatable choice: Either raise sewer rates significantly to finance needed system upgrades or face costly problems in the future. Kent County Levy Court … more

By Brian Trompeter | 4/15/26

FILE - Caroline Marks, of the United States, surfs during the semifinal round of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

USA Surfing regains status as national governing body in time for leadup to LA Olympics

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized USA Surfing as the official national governing body for the sport in America on Wednesday, ending a multiyear saga that included the corporation's … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/15/26