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Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the Berlin Games. The record time of 39.8 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate that ended early Saturday, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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8/8/26
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Carl Norwood Mears (Pop) passed away on August 3, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware, with his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Wenk Mears, by his side.
Carl was born on …
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8/8/26
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Traveling with a baby can be daunting, especially on long-distance flights and international trips. But with the right preparation, big trips can still be fun. While children under two can fly in …
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By CLAIRE RUSH
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8/8/26
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When Reda and Frank Duffy opened Delaware’s first Hounds Town franchise in Dagsboro on April 11, they wanted to be productive members of the community.
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 By Glenn Rolfe
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8/8/26
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Gas prices across Delaware and the nation fell this week, as tensions eased between the United States and Iran, and optimism rose that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations.
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By Glenn Rolfe
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8/8/26
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Even a sharp “Shh” from a librarian won’t be enough to overcome the construction noise that will soon overtake the Milford Public Library, so it will temporarily shut down Aug. 17-21.
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 By Brian Trompeter
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8/8/26
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Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Baltimore Orioles (56-60, fourth in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (58-58, second in the AL West)Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Kyle Bradish (7-10, 3.79 ERA, …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Toronto Blue Jays (55-62, fifth in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (62-55, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Saturday, 6:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (1-4, 7.92 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Los Angeles Dodgers (69-47, first in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (62-55, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Saturday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11-7, 2.76 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Los Angeles Angels (45-71, fifth in the AL West) vs. Miami Marlins (58-59, third in the NL East)Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Walbert Urena (7-7, 2.54 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 95 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Atlanta Braves (70-46, first in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (65-51, second in the AL East)New York; Saturday, 3:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Chris Sale (12-6, 2.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 143 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Minnesota Twins (58-59, second in the AL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (72-44, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Taj Bradley (9-4, 3.69 ERA, 1.24 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Cincinnati Reds (56-59, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (57-61, fourth in the NL East)Washington; Saturday, 6:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Chase Burns (13-1, 2.35 ERA, 1.10 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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New York Mets (51-66, fifth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-61, fifth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Robert Stock (0-1, 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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Tampa Bay Rays (69-46, first in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (56-61, third in the AL West)Seattle; Saturday, 9:50 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Griffin Jax (6-9, 3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 100 …
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8/8/26
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Houston Astros (60-57, first in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (60-57, third in the NL West)San Diego; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Peter Lambert (8-5, 3.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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In 'Toon: Wasted summer
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8/8/26
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Phoenix Mercury (12-21, 7-10 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (18-12, 10-5 Eastern Conference)Washington; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics will try to keep its five-game …
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By The Associated Press
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8/8/26
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