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Aug. 16
1920 — Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman is hit in the head with a pitch by New York’s Carl Mays. Chapman suffers a fractured skull and dies the next day. It’s the only field fatality …
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By The Associated Press
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8/15/26
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A small but growing body of research shows that GLP-1 drugs often used to treat obesity may also work for the hormonal disorder known as PMOS. They are believed to help women with PMOS not only by …
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By LAURA UNGAR
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8/15/26
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A large-scale Ukrainian attack strikes industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region. Ivan Noskov, head of Samara, said air defense forces repelled a “massive” missile …
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By The Associated Press
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8/15/26
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Lions and tigers begin a long-awaited rescue from a notorious Argentine zoo
LUJAN, Argentina (AP) — Thirty lions and tigers from a closed Argentine zoo are starting a new life at wildlife …
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8/15/26
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NEWARK — A year ago, Scott Moore was just a wide-eyed kid from Kansas.
The Delaware freshman hadn’t spent much time around a college tight end before.
Moore figured the best way to …
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 By Andy Walter
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8/15/26
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Born from a desire to share Latino cultures, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans will once again bring music, food and fun to downtown Dover on Aug. 29.
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 By Xiomara Moore
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8/15/26
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DOVER — For Gracia Malone, it has been a whirlwind — but rewarding — few days, as she prepares for her senior year at Caesar Rodney High School.
She spent Sunday through Tuesday …
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 By Mike Finney
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8/15/26
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Economic development in Harrington will remain aspirational for now, as there’s a lack of available commercial sites and the nascent industrial park still needs the federal government’s go-ahead before its infrastructure can be installed.
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 By Brian Trompeter
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8/15/26
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Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2026. There are 138 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York; more …
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8/15/26
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Colorado Rockies (49-73, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (50-72, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (3-10, 6.83 …
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8/15/26
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San Diego Padres (66-57, second in the NL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (59-64, fourth in the AL Central)Cleveland; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Randy Vasquez (8-6, 4.16 ERA, …
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By The Associated Press
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8/15/26
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Baltimore Orioles (59-63, fifth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (74-47, first in the AL East)St. Petersburg, Florida; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Kyle Bradish (7-11, 3.69 …
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8/15/26
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Washington Nationals (60-64, fourth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (54-69, fifth in the NL East)New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Brad Lord (5-2, 3.79 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, …
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8/15/26
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New York Yankees (68-54, second in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (60-64, fourth in the AL East)Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.21 ERA, 0.93 …
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8/15/26
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Miami Marlins (62-61, third in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (59-62, fourth in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Ryan Gusto (0-3, 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, …
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8/15/26
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Philadelphia Phillies (65-58, second in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (60-63, third in the AL Central)Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 3.32 …
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8/15/26
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Kansas City Royals (50-73, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Angels (48-75, fifth in the AL West)Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:38 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Randy Dobnak (2-1, 2.00 …
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8/15/26
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Milwaukee Brewers (75-48, first in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (74-49, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (11-5, 1.76 …
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8/15/26
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Chicago White Sox (63-58, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-62, second in the AL Central)Detroit; Saturday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Anthony Kay (9-5, 4.03 ERA, 1.34 …
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8/15/26
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In 'Toon: Air Force RUN
[Photo gallery]
8/15/26
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