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Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims
SUMMARY: The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. The settlement announced Monday comes after Fox News Channel paid $787.5 million to settle a similar lawsuit in 2023 and Newsmax paid what court papers describe as $40 million to settle a libel lawsuit from a different voting machine manufacturer, Smartmatic, which also was a target of pro-Trump conspiracy theories on the network. Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis ruled earlier Newsmax defamed Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems by airing false information about the company and its equipment. Dominion says it's pleased to have settled.
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Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes
SUMMARY: Members of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities. But, those accomplishments, which they felt were already overlooked, became further buried this week with the Trump administration’s unprecedented law enforcement takeover in the nation’s capital. President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California. One thing they all have in common: They're led by Black mayors. The federal government’s actions have heightened some of these mayors’ desires to champion the strategies they’ve used to help make their cities safer.
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Maryland's first-in-the-nation tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech, judges say
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ruled that part of a first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising in Maryland aimed at Big Tech is unconstitutional. The ruling on Friday by a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says a ban on identifying the tax as a way of passing it along to customers violates free speech. The ruling reverses a decision by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby and sends the case back to her with instructions to consider an appropriate remedy in light of the panel’s decision. Big Tech has argued the 2021 law unfairly targets companies like Meta, Google and Amazon.
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Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel's plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment
SUMMARY: The explosion this week at U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh-area plant has reignited debate about its future. The Clairton plant is part of a long-standing steelmaking tradition in the Mon Valley and faces uncertainty despite recent investments. Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel promised continued operations, but the explosion that killed two workers could challenge that commitment. The plant has a history of accidents and fines, raising concerns about safety and maintenance. While Nippon Steel pledged to invest in U.S. Steel's aging facilities, it's unclear if Clairton will see modernization. The plant's future remains uncertain amid changing market dynamics and economic pressures.
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Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid
SUMMARY: Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026. Garrity's announcement Monday comes after she teased a run for months and stepped up her criticism of Shapiro. Some top Pennsylvania Republicans hope Garrity will see a clear primary field, although those hopes have been buffeted in recent weeks by 2022’s losing gubernatorial candidate suggesting that he'll run again. Shapiro carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser. He's grown into a national figure after he made Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ shortlist for vice presidential running mates last year.
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People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
SUMMARY: Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions. Thousands of people apply annually, seeking approval from the five-member Board of Pardons and the governor to wipe their records of criminal history. Previously, people had to fill out paper applications and mail it to the board with relevant documents. Officials say the process was onerous for applicants and Board of Pardons staff. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis says the online application is intended to give more people the opportunity to earn a pardon as well as make processing those applications easier and more efficient.
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Orioles promote top prospect Samuel Basallo for MLB debut
SUMMARY: Baltimore's top prospect, Samuel Basallo, makes his MLB debut Sunday after the Orioles selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Basallo, a catcher and first baseman, is rated Baltimore’s No. 1 prospect and No. 8 in baseball by MLB.com. He serves as the designated hitter in the series finale against the Astros. Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino expresses excitement about Basallo's potential. The 21-year-old Dominican hit .270 with 23 homers in 76 games for Norfolk this season. The Orioles also reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser and made several roster moves Sunday.
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Alec Bohm homers in his return as the Phillies defeat the Nationals, 11-9
SUMMARY: Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 to earn a four-game series split. Right-hander Aaron Nola returned from the injured list to give up six runs in 2 1/3 innings for the Phillies in his first big league appearance since May 14. NL East-leading Philadelphia had dropped four of its last five. Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews both drove in two for last-place Washington, which fell to 18-36 in day games. Jhoan Duran, pitching for the first time since taking a line drive off his ankle Friday, recorded the last two outs for his 21st save and fifth with the Phillies.
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Phillies' Nola allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his return, Bohm homers in his first game back
SUMMARY: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola’s first start after returning from the injured list didn’t last long. Third baseman Alec Bohm, meanwhile, made a big contribution in his first game back. Nola allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely. Nola struck out four in his first major league outing since May 14. The former All-Star was one of the majors’ most durable pitchers entering the season, but a sprained right ankle and fractured rib cost him three months. Bohm hit a three-run homer in the second inning and went 2 for 4 in his first game since July 18.
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Jordan Westburg's career-best 5 RBIs power Orioles to 12-0 rout of Astros
SUMMARY: Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer among four hits with a career-best five RBIs and Dean Kremer pitched seven sharp innings to give the Baltimore Orioles a 12-0 win over the Houston Astros. Kremer allowed just three singles and struck out seven. Grant Wolfram and Corbin Martin finished the six-hitter. The Astros were shut out for the second time this series after Brandon Young came within four outs of a perfect game in Baltimore’s 7-0 win Friday night. Westburg hit an opposite-field shot to right-center off Shawn Dubin in the fifth to make it 5-0. He added RBI singles in the seventh and eighth.
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Astros' Cristian Javier exits game against the Orioles because of an illness
SUMMARY: Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday’s 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness. Javier allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts before being replaced by Shawn Dubin for the fourth inning. “He just did not feel well when he came off the mound in the third inning,” manager Joe Espada said.
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MacIntyre's frustration: Scheffler's long chip the latest epic shot to go against the Scot
SUMMARY: Robert MacIntyre has faced two of golf's most memorable shots this year. On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler's 82-foot chip at the BMW Championship helped seal a two-stroke win over MacIntyre. That's after J.J. Spaun's long putt at the U.S. Open sealed a victory there over MacIntyre. MacIntyre started strong with a first-round 62 this week at Caves Valley, but he faltered with a final round of 73. His four-shot lead vanished within five holes due to three bogeys.
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Scottie Scheffler leads 6 qualifiers for US Ryder Cup team
SUMMARY: Keegan Bradley has six of his 12 players for the Ryder Cup. The six American qualifiers were determined after the BMW Championship on Sunday and there was no change. Harris English moved up one spot to No. 5 and no one else moved past Bryson DeChambeau. That gives the Americans a LIV Golf player for the second straight Ryder Cup. Brooks Koepka played in Rome two years ago. The rest of the Americans have an audition week at the Tour Championship next week before Bradley makes his six captain's picks. Bradley is considering himself as one of the picks.
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Scottie Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year
SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler's latest victory came with flair. He rallied from a four-shot deficit in the BMW Championship against Robert MacIntyre. Clinging to a one-shot lead, Scheffler chipped in from 82 feet on the 17th hole for a birdie that all but sealed his fifth victory of the year. Scheffler shot 67 at Caves Valley. He turned a four-shot deficit into a two-shot victory. And he's the first player since Tiger Woods to win five-plus times on the PGA Tour in consecutive years. Harry Hall was the only player to move into the top 30 to reach the Tour Championship.
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Bellinger, Goldschmidt help Yankees beat Cardinals 8-4 for sweep series
SUMMARY: Cody Bellinger drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits against his former team and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday for a series sweep. Second baseman Thomas Saggese made two errors in the Yankees’ four-run ninth. He threw wildly to first, and leadoff batter José Caballero took second and then third on a passed ball. Walks to pinch-hitter Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge loaded the bases. Saggese let Bellinger’s grounder get by him for two runs. Judge then scored on a fielder’s choice. Goldschmidt, who played for St. Louis from 2019-24, hit his second double for the final run. Luke Weaver (3-3) pitched the final 1 1/3 innings. JoJo Romero (4-5) took the loss.
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US Open mixed doubles tournament set, with Alcaraz-Raducanu to face the No. 1 seeds
SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner has a new partner for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, where Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu will face the No. 1-seeded team in the first round. The remainder of the 16-team field was completed Sunday and the draw was conducted ahead of the two-day event that begins Tuesday and pays $1 million to the winning team. The top-ranked Sinner will now play with 10-time women’s doubles major champion Katerina Siniakova. He had been scheduled to team with Emma Navarro, before she withdrew. The other teams added to the event Sunday are two-time U.S. Open women’s champion Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils, Andrey Rublev and Karolina Muchova, and Lorenzo Musetti and Caty McNally.
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Scottie Scheffler leads 6 qualifiers for US Ryder Cup team
SUMMARY: Keegan Bradley has six of his 12 players for the Ryder Cup. The six American qualifiers were determined after the BMW Championship on Sunday and there was no change. Harris English moved up one spot to No. 5 and no one else moved past Bryson DeChambeau. That gives the Americans a LIV Golf player for the second straight Ryder Cup. Brooks Koepka played in Rome two years ago. The rest of the Americans have an audition week at the Tour Championship next week before Bradley makes his six captain's picks. Bradley is considering himself as one of the picks.
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Alozie scores in stoppage time to give Dash 2-1 win against Gotham FC
SUMMARY: Michelle Alozie scored in stoppage time to give the Houston Dash a 2-1 win against Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. The match was suspended in the second half for more than two hours because of thunderstorms in the area. The Dash (5-8-3) are 2-0-1 since returning from the league’s nearly six-week break. Esther Gonzalez scored her league-leading 11th goal for Gotham (5-6-5) in the eighth minute. The Dash pulled even on a defensive error by Gotham in the 51st. Emily Sonnett played the ball back to Ann-Katrin Berger but it was out of the goalkeeper’s reach for an own goal. It was tied until the final moments of the match when Alozie scored her first goal of the season.
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Mark Vientos' three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners
SUMMARY: Mark Vientos hits a three-run homer, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game, held at Historic Bowman Field, featured a lively crowd of Little Leaguers from around the world. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 47th homer of the season in the seventh inning. The event offered a nostalgic experience for the players, with kids participating in various roles like DJ and announcer. Mets pitcher Sean Manaea traded pins, and players enjoyed activities reminiscent of their youth baseball days.
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Stefanski likely to reveal Browns' starting QB for opener this week
SUMMARY: Coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to announce this week the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Stefanski said on Sunday that he wants to talk to the team first. The Browns had a day off after their 22-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They return to practice on Monday, preparing for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Joe Flacco has taken most first-team snaps during camp. Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders have been limited by injuries. Dillon Gabriel played well against the Eagles, completing 13 of 18 passes.
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Alec Bohm homers in his return as the Phillies defeat the Nationals, 11-9
SUMMARY: Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 to earn a four-game series split. Right-hander Aaron Nola returned from the injured list to give up six runs in 2 1/3 innings for the Phillies in his first big league appearance since May 14. NL East-leading Philadelphia had dropped four of its last five. Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews both drove in two for last-place Washington, which fell to 18-36 in day games. Jhoan Duran, pitching for the first time since taking a line drive off his ankle Friday, recorded the last two outs for his 21st save and fifth with the Phillies.
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Phillies' Nola allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his return, Bohm homers in his first game back
SUMMARY: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola’s first start after returning from the injured list didn’t last long. Third baseman Alec Bohm, meanwhile, made a big contribution in his first game back. Nola allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely. Nola struck out four in his first major league outing since May 14. The former All-Star was one of the majors’ most durable pitchers entering the season, but a sprained right ankle and fractured rib cost him three months. Bohm hit a three-run homer in the second inning and went 2 for 4 in his first game since July 18.
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Eagles get receiver John Metchie III from Texans for tight end Harrison Bryant, AP source says
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown last season. A second-round pick in 2022, Metchie missed his rookie season while being treated for leukemia. Bryant had nine catches for 86 yards last season in Las Vegas. He spent his first four seasons in Cleveland. He averaged 22 receptions and 198 yards receiving per season with the Browns.
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Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3
SUMMARY: Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before Saturday’s 3-1 victory. Next up is a big five-game series against major league-leading Milwaukee, beginning with a split doubleheader Monday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are eight games back of the Brewers in the NL Central.
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Mark Vientos' three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners
SUMMARY: Mark Vientos hits a three-run homer, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game, held at Historic Bowman Field, featured a lively crowd of Little Leaguers from around the world. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 47th homer of the season in the seventh inning. The event offered a nostalgic experience for the players, with kids participating in various roles like DJ and announcer. Mets pitcher Sean Manaea traded pins, and players enjoyed activities reminiscent of their youth baseball days.
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Kids again! Mets, Mariners cardboard race, pin trade, talk baseball with Little Leaguers
SUMMARY: Carlos Mendoza, the Mets manager, was excited to see a Little League World Series team from his Venezuelan hometown. While chatting with kids from Barquisimeto, he found them distracted by big leaguers like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Soto's comic-themed cleats caught attention, but rain delayed the game between the Mets and Mariners. Seattle manager Dan Wilson, who played in the Little League World Series in 1981, threw the first pitch. The day was filled with fun activities, and players exchanged gifts with the Little Leaguers. MLB aims to inspire young fans and grow the game globally.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez to undergo MRI after jamming thumb in win over Mariners
SUMMARY: New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs an MRI on his right thumb after jamming it during a head-first slide into second base. This happened Sunday night against Seattle. Alvarez stayed in the game after his double in the seventh inning but did not catch in the eighth inning of the Mets' 7-3 win over the Mariners. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez would return to New York on Monday for the MRI. Mendoza mentioned they don't yet know the extent of the injury. Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI in the win.
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Cal Raleigh hits 47th homer, closing in on Salvador Perez's catcher record
SUMMARY: Cal Raleigh has made headlines by autographing a toilet seat for a fan and hitting his 47th homer of the season. This puts the Seattle Mariners slugger close to the season homer record for catchers, set by Salvador Perez. Raleigh's two-run shot on Sunday delighted Little Leaguers at the MLB Little League Classic. The Mariners lost 7-3 to the New York Mets but remain in the AL wild-card race. Raleigh, who hit 27 homers in 2022 and 34 last season, is on track to top 50 this year. His manager praises his performance both at the plate and behind it.
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No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first team
SUMMARY: No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State each had three players selected for the preseason AP All-America team. The Southeastern Conference had 12 players on the 27-man first team determined by media members on the AP Top 25 voting panel. Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Pittsburgh each had two players on the first team. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and Florida center Jake Slaughter are returning first-team AP All-Americans. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik was the overwhelming preseason choice for first-team quarterback after throwing for 3,639 yards with 39 touchdowns and just six interceptions.
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