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NEW JERSEY
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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
SUMMARY: Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Denmark's Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted separately on social media Tuesday that they would withdraw from the tour. The posts appeared hours after Sheeran said he refused to be drawn into a discussion about the war in Gaza. Sheeran stated on Instagram that the decision to remove Macklemore was solely the tour promoter's. Macklemore says he was dropped after expressing support for Palestinians during a concert in New Jersey.
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PENNSYLVANIA
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A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania
SUMMARY: Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death. An 18-year-old from Mifflin County died from a severe neurological complication of the virus. None of the four who died were vaccinated. The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991, with seven deaths in two years. Pennsylvania's outbreak includes nearly 700 illnesses across 38 counties. These are the first measles-associated deaths in the state in 35 years. Health officials emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine to prevent outbreaks. International health officials will meet in November to assess the U.S. and Mexico's measles-free status.
WORDS: 462 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 2:23 p.m. EDT
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Bobby Seale to reissue 'Seize the Time' and publish new memoir 'I, Bobby'
SUMMARY: Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, is reissuing his 1970 memoir "Seize the Time" as he approaches his 90th birthday. He's also planning a new book, "I, Bobby," to be released in 2027. Seale says these works aim to correct misconceptions about his story and the movement. "Seize the Time" will be available in February with new introductions and formats. The Black Panthers were labeled a major threat by the FBI in the 1960s. The group subsequently faced decline due to internal and external pressures. Seale's upcoming book will address those issues and his personal journey.
WORDS: 323 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 2:12 p.m. EDT
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Judge refers Philadelphia district attorney to federal prosecutors for investigation
SUMMARY: A federal judge has referred Philadelphia's district attorney to the U.S. Department of Justice for investigation into whether he broke the law while overseeing a post-conviction case. U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond disqualified Larry Krasner and Assistant DA Matthew Stiegler on Tuesday from participating in the case involving Dennis Johnson. Johnson is seeking to have his 2009 second-degree murder conviction overturned. Diamond recommended that the DOJ investigate whether Krasner committed any crimes, including perjury and obstruction of justice. Krasner said in a statement that he “respectfully and vigorously” disagrees with Diamond’s decision. Stiegler did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
WORDS: 370 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 7:36 p.m. EDT
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Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds
SUMMARY: America’s 250th birthday has been a banner year for the actors of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. who immerse visitors in Colonial history via first-person interpretations and true stories. They've received dozens of quirky requests that have delighted the masses both in person and in social media videos— waving the checkered flag at NASCAR races, firing t-shirt cannons from atop the Phillies' dugout and spreading the sermons of American history at concerts and dozens of other events. But the actors also feel an almost patriotic duty to tell the story of America's founding from the perspective of everyday people often left out of history books and sometimes disappearing from National Park sites.
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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
SUMMARY: After Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate while back in his home country this summer. Team spokesperson Sergey Kocharov says in a statement to The Associated Press that Ovechkin is a Russian citizen who lives in Moscow during the offseason and plans to return there after retiring from his NHL career. Kocharov says Ovechkin is a pillar of the community in Washington and that his and the team's focus is on the coming season and the impact he makes on and off the ice.
WORDS: 355 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 1:50 p.m. EDT
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Ravens drop K Jake Moody from the practice squad after Tyler Loop's solid performance in the opener
SUMMARY: The Baltimore Ravens have released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis. Loop missed a kick at the end of last season, costing Baltimore a playoff spot. After he had a shaky 2026 preseason the Ravens brought in Moody. That competition is apparently over after Loop’s solid performance last weekend. Baltimore signed receiver Gage Larvadain to the practice squad after Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane both left with injuries in Sunday’s game. Larvadain caught seven passes for 71 yards last season for Cleveland.
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Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies
SUMMARY: Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. Andrés Chaparro also homered for Washington, which won its fourth in a row for the first time since June 13-16. Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 45th homer for Philadelphia, which has dropped four of five but continues to hold an NL wild-card spot. Lile went deep against Jonathan Bowlan, who relieved Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez with two on and a 3-3 tie in the seventh.
WORDS: 364 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 9:28 p.m. EDT
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Orioles pitcher Shane Baz leaves start after getting hit in arm by line drive against Mets
SUMMARY: Baltimore Orioles right-hander Shane Baz has left his start against the New York Mets after getting hit on his pitching arm by Bo Bichette’s 105.1 mph line drive in the fifth inning. X-rays were negative, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said following his team’s 7-5 victory in 11 innings. The ball caromed off Baz’s upper arm and into shallow left field. Baz immediately crouched and shook the glove off his left hand before gripping his right arm. Albernaz and an athletic trainer came out to check on the 27-year-old starter, who tried to throw a warmup pitch but sailed it to the backstop. Baz immediately walked off the mound and into the dugout.
WORDS: 226 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 9:17 p.m. EDT
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NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline
SUMMARY: NHL teams are rushing to re-sign players to eight-year contracts while they still can, before midnight when the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and sets a new ceiling of seven years. Washington locked up Ryan Leonard for $84 million and Justin Sourdif for $50.8 million, while Ottawa signed Drake Batherson for $86 million, the richest contract in franchise history. Buffalo did the same with 22-year-old center Noah Ostlund, who has played just 71 games in the league. Players signing maximum-length extensions this summer will be under contract through 2035.
WORDS: 1079 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 12:27 p.m. EDT
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Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker
SUMMARY: Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeremiah Jackson also went deep for the Orioles, who stayed three games behind Cleveland for the last American League playoff spot. Mayo snapped a 4-all tie with a three-run homer in the 11th. He sent a long drive to center field that glanced off rookie A.J. Ewing’s glove as he crashed into the fence.
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Pete Alonso hits 300th homer to tie game in 9th against Mets and gets rare curtain call on road
SUMMARY: Pete Alonso hit plenty of memorable home runs for the New York Mets. This one came at their expense. Alonso launched his 300th career homer Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory at Citi Field. With the Orioles clinging to playoff hopes, Alonso connected off Kodai Senga to tie the score 3-all. The pumped-up slugger fired his bat toward the Baltimore dugout and shouted in excitement. He rounded the bases as the Queens crowd of 28,097 roared and then called him out for a rare curtain call on the road. Alonso hit a club-record 264 homers for the Mets before signing with the Orioles last December.
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Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker
SUMMARY: Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeremiah Jackson also went deep for the Orioles, who stayed three games behind Cleveland for the last American League playoff spot. Mayo snapped a 4-all tie with a three-run homer in the 11th. He sent a long drive to center field that glanced off rookie A.J. Ewing’s glove as he crashed into the fence.
WORDS: 423 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 11:12 p.m. EDT
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Pete Alonso hits 300th homer to tie game in 9th against Mets and gets rare curtain call on road
SUMMARY: Pete Alonso hit plenty of memorable home runs for the New York Mets. This one came at their expense. Alonso launched his 300th career homer Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory at Citi Field. With the Orioles clinging to playoff hopes, Alonso connected off Kodai Senga to tie the score 3-all. The pumped-up slugger fired his bat toward the Baltimore dugout and shouted in excitement. He rounded the bases as the Queens crowd of 28,097 roared and then called him out for a rare curtain call on the road. Alonso hit a club-record 264 homers for the Mets before signing with the Orioles last December.
WORDS: 829 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 1:30 a.m. EDT
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What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
SUMMARY: Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage. Sheeran says the decision to drop Macklemore made by the promoter, not him. But the ouster led to Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga all leaving as well, citing artistic freedom and opposition to financial influence. That's an apparent reference to billionaire Robert Kraft's role in Macklemore's ouster. Sheeran hasn't commented since the other supporting acts left. His next performance is in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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Paralyzed A's minor leaguer Ryan Lasko leaves hospital more than two months after spinal-cord injury
SUMMARY: Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital. He will continue his recovery from home. The 24-year-old Lasko was released exactly two months after arriving at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. It's about 35 miles from where he attended college at Rutgers and became a second-round draft pick by the A’s in 2023. Staff members at the facility celebrated his departure with a “clap out” farewell ceremony as he exited the building’s main entrance.
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Devils hire former Kraken assistant Jessica Campbell as manager of hockey development
SUMMARY: The New Jersey Devils have hired Jessica Campbell as manager of hockey development and Bryan McCabe as VP of prospect personnel and assistant general manager of the American Hockey League's Utica Comets. The moves are the latest additions to the front office by new GM Sunny Mehta. Campbell joins the Devils after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken. Campbell was the first woman to serve as an on-bench full-time assistant coach in the NHL. Campbell and McCabe are set to report to assistant GM Braden Birch, who joined Mehta from the Florida Panthers.
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Phillies place All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo on IL with shoulder inflammation
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Phillies have placed All-Star left-hander Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list, three days after he was scratched from a start at Atlanta because of left shoulder inflammation. Tuesday's move is retroactive to Saturday. Luzardo is eligible to return Sept. 27, the final day of the regular season. Luzardo had an MRI on Saturday that showed no serious issues, then did not throw Sunday or Monday. Interim manager Don Mattingly said the Phillies’ medical personnel believed Luzardo was better Tuesday but not as far along as they would like. Mattingly says he expects Luzardo to be available in the playoffs, provided the Phillies get there.
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Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies
SUMMARY: Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. Andrés Chaparro also homered for Washington, which won its fourth in a row for the first time since June 13-16. Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 45th homer for Philadelphia, which has dropped four of five but continues to hold an NL wild-card spot. Lile went deep against Jonathan Bowlan, who relieved Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez with two on and a 3-3 tie in the seventh.
WORDS: 364 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 9:28 p.m. EDT
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Misiorowski tosses 5 shutout innings, Brewers top Pirates 5-1 to win 4th straight NL Central title
SUMMARY: Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers won their their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. About 50 minutes after the final out, the Brewers clinched the division when the second-place Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta. Milwaukee players watched the end of that game on television, raising hands and cheering at the final out. The flamethrowing Misiorowski (15-5) dropped his ERA to major league-best 1.89 and boosted his season strikeout total to 243.
WORDS: 368 - MOVED: 09/15/2026 9:41 p.m. EDT
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The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again
SUMMARY: The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched their fourth straight NL Central title. Ace Jacob Misiorowski admits he's still trying to figure out how they keep winning. The Brewers have relied on a mix of good pitching, timely hitting and smart baserunning. They have the 19th-highest payroll in baseball and the best record in the majors as the season winds down. The next goal for the Brewers is to finish as the top seed in the National League and earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.
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Pat Narduzzi, on the cusp of his program-record 144th game at Pitt, is still pointing to the future
SUMMARY: Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi will make history when the Panthers take the field against Syracuse in their ACC opener. The game will be Narduzzi's 144th at Pitt, the most by any coach in the program's 122-year history. Narduzzi has led the Panthers to an ACC title during his tenure, and Pitt's 52 conference wins since he took over are the third-most in the league over that span. The 60-year-old Narduzzi says he remains passionate about his job amid a challenging college sports landscape and his focus remains on the future rather than thinking about his spot in the program's lore.
WORDS: 961 - MOVED: 09/16/2026 10:28 a.m. EDT
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What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
SUMMARY: Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage. Sheeran says the decision to drop Macklemore made by the promoter, not him. But the ouster led to Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga all leaving as well, citing artistic freedom and opposition to financial influence. That's an apparent reference to billionaire Robert Kraft's role in Macklemore's ouster. Sheeran hasn't commented since the other supporting acts left. His next performance is in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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