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Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast
SUMMARY: Heavy rain has swept across parts of the Northeast, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Downpours moved through the region Monday night. The worst of the rain has moved on as of Tuesday morning, but some roads and streets are still flooded and one house in a flooded North Plainfield, New Jersey, neighborhood caught on fire and collapsed, possibly due to an explosion. New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency Monday night due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall. In New York City, some subway service was suspended due to flooding.
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2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
SUMMARY: Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in flood waters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. Authorities said Tuesday their names haven't been released yet. Meanwhile, York City’s subway system is fully operational following overnight heavy rains. But some roads in New Jersey remained closed and there were dozens of flight delays and cancelations at area airports, including 159 total cancelations at Newark Liberty Airport.
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Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of 'Gorky Park,' dies at 82
SUMMARY: Mystery novelist Martin Cruz Smith, known for such Arkady Renko thrillers as “Gorky Park,” has died at age 82. His publisher, Simon & Schuster, confirmed that he died Friday in San Rafael, California, surrounded by loved ones. Smith, who had Parkinson’s disease, gave the same condition to his famous protagonist, Renko. His final Renko novel, “Hotel Ukraine,” will be published this week. Smith’s career spanned decades, with honors including a Gold Dagger award for “Gorky Park,” which became a bestseller and a film. His works often explored Soviet and Russian history, and were praised for blending sharp characters with compelling plots.
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Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast
SUMMARY: Heavy rain has swept across parts of the Northeast, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Downpours moved through the region Monday night. The worst of the rain has moved on as of Tuesday morning, but some roads and streets are still flooded and one house in a flooded North Plainfield, New Jersey, neighborhood caught on fire and collapsed, possibly due to an explosion. New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency Monday night due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall. In New York City, some subway service was suspended due to flooding.
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2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
SUMMARY: Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in flood waters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. Authorities said Tuesday their names haven't been released yet. Meanwhile, York City’s subway system is fully operational following overnight heavy rains. But some roads in New Jersey remained closed and there were dozens of flight delays and cancelations at area airports, including 159 total cancelations at Newark Liberty Airport.
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Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick team up to promote energy and tech investments in Pennsylvania
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania plan to announce tens of billions of dollars of energy and tech investments at a new summit focusing on energy and innovation. The Republican president has repeatedly pledged U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Pennsylvania is a swing state critical to Trump's wins in 2016 and 2024, and is at the forefront of his energy agenda. Coal is a key part of that and is a big industry in the state. In opening remarks to attendees, McCormick said Tuesday's summit is about catalyzing ”$90 billion in investment and tens of thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania.” Participating companies at the summit include Blackstone, Bridgewater, SoftBank, Amazon Web Services and ExxonMobil.
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Commanders are retiring Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk's No. 81 this season
SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders are retiring Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk's No. 81 this season. Monk is the sixth player in franchise history to get that honor, joining Darrell Green, Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Sonny Jurgensen and Sean Taylor. The team announced Monday that Monk would have his number retired Nov. 2 when the Commanders host the Seattle Seahawks for a Sunday night game in Week 9. Monk was part of all three of Washington's Super Bowl teams during the organization's glory days and is arguably one of the greatest players in franchise history.
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US men will play Ecuador and Australia in October friendlies to prepare for the World Cup
SUMMARY: The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October friendlies as preparation for next year’s World Cup. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced Monday that the No. 15 Americans will meet No. 25 Ecuador on Oct. 10 at Austin, Texas, and No. 24 Australia four days later at Commerce City, Colorado. Following those friendlies, the U.S. will have a pair of exhibitions in both November and March. After coach Mauricio Pochettino selects his roster ahead of the World Cup, the Americans will have a pair of send-off matches in June.
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Paul George has arthroscopic knee surgery after recent workout injury
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia 76ers say wing player Paul George has had arthroscopic surgery Monday on his left knee to treat an injury that occurred during a recent workout. The club says George’s rehabilitation program is now set to begin and he will be re-evaluated prior to the start of training camp. George turned 35 on May 2 and is entering the second year of a $212 million, four-year contract he signed in free agency last summer. Last season he was limited by injuries to 41 games and averaged 16.2 points, well below the nine-time NBA All-Star's career average 20.6 points in 908 games.
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Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II voted NFL's top cornerback by AP
SUMMARY: Patrick Surtain II last season became only the seventh cornerback to win the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. His shutdown season also helped him earn the top cornerback spot in voting by a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Surtain received five first-place votes and three seconds. Sauce Gardner got two first-place votes, finishing second. Cooper DeJean got the other first-place vote, appearing on only one of eight ballots. Derek Stingley Jr. finished third, Trent McDuffie was fourth and DeJean placed fifth.
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Paul George has arthroscopic knee surgery after recent workout injury
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia 76ers say wing player Paul George has had arthroscopic surgery Monday on his left knee to treat an injury that occurred during a recent workout. The club says George’s rehabilitation program is now set to begin and he will be re-evaluated prior to the start of training camp. George turned 35 on May 2 and is entering the second year of a $212 million, four-year contract he signed in free agency last summer. Last season he was limited by injuries to 41 games and averaged 16.2 points, well below the nine-time NBA All-Star's career average 20.6 points in 908 games.
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Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
SUMMARY: Ja’Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It’s a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth.
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Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II voted NFL's top cornerback by AP
SUMMARY: Patrick Surtain II last season became only the seventh cornerback to win the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. His shutdown season also helped him earn the top cornerback spot in voting by a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Surtain received five first-place votes and three seconds. Sauce Gardner got two first-place votes, finishing second. Cooper DeJean got the other first-place vote, appearing on only one of eight ballots. Derek Stingley Jr. finished third, Trent McDuffie was fourth and DeJean placed fifth.
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