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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
SUMMARY: The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies. Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo Tuesday outlining the change, saying he wanted to refocus these institutions on warfighting. Hegseth argues that “civilian academic norms” have diluted a focus on military readiness. Current tenured faculty apparently will not be affected. This decision is part of Hegseth's broader efforts to reshape military education, including severing ties with prestigious universities and introducing courses centered on Western civilization. The move aligns with conservative efforts to challenge tenure in higher education.
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Powerful drill roars to life to dig Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey
SUMMARY: Powerful cutters have whirred to life on a giant drill that will begin boring a new train tunnel under the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to New Jersey. Officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey, on Monday to ceremonially flip the switch on the Gateway tunnel, one of the largest U.S. mass transit projects in generations. New York and New Jersey officials said the tunnel is vital to the national economy because the existing 116-year-old passage serves about 200,000 passengers daily. The $16 billion project is expected to take around a decade to complete and has weathered years of political and financial setbacks.
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Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve
SUMMARY: The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide. The Housing First model is guided by a belief that people need a place to live before addressing other problems. Commonly, this happens through “permanent supportive housing” for chronically homeless people. But Trump signed an executive order calling for an end to federal support for Housing First policies. And his proposed budget for next year eliminates the federal initiative that goes mostly to Housing First programs. The administration favors “Treatment First” and short-term transitional housing.
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Takeaways from the AP's story about the Trump administration's effort to end 'Housing First'
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's administration is rapidly shifting away from the approach at the heart of federal homelessness policy. The administration favors getting homeless people into drug treatment and other programs first while they're in temporary housing, rather than permanent housing where other services are optional. “Housing First” has been shown to help with housing stability compared with other strategies, though the results are less clear in other areas. The quick change has left housing organizations making changes that they believe could hurt their clients.
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Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
SUMMARY: Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges. The Pittsburgh-based private research university said the contribution is the largest ever to any education institution in the U.S. In addition to spending $2 billion for a new 35-acre campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, some of the rest of the money will go to the Pittsburgh campus’ computer science program.
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Titans lose 2 offensive linemen to injured reserve, including starting RG Fernando Carmona Jr.
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Titans placed starting right guard Fernando Carmona Jr. and backup offensive lineman Jackson Slater on injured reserve. Carmona won the starting job in training camp after being a fifth-round pick out of Arkansas. He started the first three games before going down on the opening series with an injured ankle and being carted off the sideline to the locker room in a 12-7 loss to the New York Giants. Slater had what coach Robert Saleh called a “pretty significant foot” injury. The Titans signed running back Michael Carter and guard Garrett Dellinger off the practice squad. The Titans visit Baltimore on Sunday.
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After a 51-point loss to start Big Ten play, Locksley's status as Maryland's coach appears tenuous
SUMMARY: Maryland coach Michael Locksley was already in the hot-seat discussion before the season started. After two straight losses to teams with new coaches — Virginia Tech and UCLA — the Terrapins are reeling at a time when they were supposed to be making progress. Last weekend’s Big Ten opener at home was a 54-3 shellacking by the Bruins. That was the type of defeat that can put a coach past the point of no return with his bosses.
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Jerry Jones rues coaching errors in Cowboys' loss to Ravens as Schottenheimer shoulders blame
SUMMARY: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro cost his team the victory. Jones said Tuesday on his radio show there is no explanation for leaving enough seconds on the clock after a tying field goal for a defensive breakdown to put the Ravens in position for the winning kick. Jones says there can only be an evaluation in an effort to avoid making the same mistakes again. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker will face scrutiny from fans and pundits going forward.
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Baltimore-Dallas thriller in Brazil averages 24.9 million viewers on CBS, a record for NFL abroad
SUMMARY: Baltimore's 34-31 win over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro has become the most-watched NFL international game ever. CBS reported an average of 24.9 million viewers on Sunday. Nielsen noted the audience peaked at over 30 million during the final moments when Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal. This game also marked the most-watched Week 3 game on CBS since 2014. Sunday's CBS doubleheader averaged 21.45 million viewers, the highest for a September doubleheader since 2014. Seven more international games are scheduled this season, including Indianapolis vs. Washington in London.
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Daniels has chance to start for Commanders vs. Colts in London despite elbow injury, Quinn says
SUMMARY: Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a shot to start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in London and would wear a brace on his injured left elbow. Washington coach Dan Quinn says it’s “too early to call” if Daniels, who dislocated his elbow in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, would return after missing last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Quinn says “as we’re working through the week, he’ll get more reps. ... By Friday we’ll have a definite determination of where we’re at.”
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Get to the chopper! 76ers try to stay cool as LeBron James brings extra attention to start of season
SUMMARY: LeBron James has made a splash at 76ers training camp. James' arrival has brought more attention to the Sixers as they try and win their first NBA championship since 1983. Sixers coach Nick Nurse had conversations with the team about looking out for each other and staying connected while navigating a spotlight season that already has a postseason-type of aura around the franchise before the Sixers even played a game. Nurse says James had a great first day of practice as the Sixers opened camp.
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Giants release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches
SUMMARY: Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the New York Giants lasted just three games with no catches. The Giants released Beckham and signed receiver/returner Braxton Berrios off the practice squad. The 33-year-old was thrown at just once during his brief cameo back with the team that drafted him. Beckham made the roster out of training camp after being out of football for more than a year. Berrios was out of practice squad promotions, hence the need to clear a spot.
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Red Sox leadoff hitter Roman Anthony leaves playoff opener vs Yankees after aggravating hand injury
SUMMARY: Roman Anthony was removed from Boston’s 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees in their Wild Card Series opener with a right hand injury. Batting leadoff as the Red Sox designated hitter in his playoff debut, Anthony struck out in both of his at-bats against Cam Schlittler before getting lifted for a pinch hitter with his team trailing 2-0 in the sixth inning. Boston manager Chad Tracy said Anthony felt discomfort in his right hand after a couple of checked swings. The 22-year-old Anthony missed 101 games from May 5 to Aug. 29 with an injury to the same hand. It’s unclear if Anthony will be able to play Wednesday night, when the Red Sox must win to extend their season.
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Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener
SUMMARY: Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory. With the Yankees minus star slugger Aaron Judge because of a calf injury, Rice homered twice, doubled and finished with four hits to power the offense. No. 9 batter Austin Wells drove in two runs for New York, and 21-year-old rookie George Lombard Jr. had three hits in his postseason debut. Rice and Schlittler were both raised among Red Sox fans in Massachusetts and went to college in New England before getting plucked by the Yankees out of Boston’s backyard in baseball’s amateur draft.
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Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy find themselves in unfortunate company early this NFL season
SUMMARY: Drake Maye has followed up a season when he was the MVP runner-up with an opening month that has been reminiscent of some of the biggest recent draft busts. J.J. McCarthy also finds himself among not-so-illustrious company after being dealt away following a quick flameout in Minnesota. Two of the record-tying six quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2024 draft aren’t having the best starts to the 2026 season.
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Get to the chopper! 76ers try to stay cool as LeBron James brings extra attention to start of season
SUMMARY: LeBron James has made a splash at 76ers training camp. James' arrival has brought more attention to the Sixers as they try and win their first NBA championship since 1983. Sixers coach Nick Nurse had conversations with the team about looking out for each other and staying connected while navigating a spotlight season that already has a postseason-type of aura around the franchise before the Sixers even played a game. Nurse says James had a great first day of practice as the Sixers opened camp.
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Andre Drummond takes his place with the Knicks as the NBA champions' lone newcomer of note
SUMMARY: Andre Drummond was a Knicks fan growing up just outside New York City and recognized right away when they had finally put together a team that could win a title. Drummond was playing for the Philadelphia 76ers last season when the Knicks rolled over them in four games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, early in what became the most dominant stretch in postseason history. Now Drummond is the lone newcomer of note on a team that will try to win it all again. The veteran center was signed to replace Mitchell Robinson, the backup to Karl-Anthony Towns who left for Boston.
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Sidney Crosby knows he won't play hockey forever. On the eve of his 22nd season, it's hard to tell
SUMMARY: Sidney Crosby continues to show no signs of slowing down as he enters his 22nd NHL season. The longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain is still grinding through intense practices while preparing for the season opener against Philadelphia. Crosby remains passionate about the game. Despite being in the final year of his contract, Crosby is in no hurry to sign a new deal, focusing instead on listening to his body and maintaining his performance level. With 1,761 career points, Crosby is close to moving up the all-time scoring list but insists that personal milestones are not his motivation.
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Penn State looking for offensive improvement after loss to Wisconsin
SUMMARY: Win or lose, Taylor Mouser is tough on himself. After Penn State blew a 17-0 lead in a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin last week, the Nittany Lions offensive coordinator had to take a longer-than-usual look in the mirror when he got home on Saturday night. Penn State’s loss was a hard watch for the 35-year-old who also doubles as the tight ends coach. Penn State outgained Wisconsin 81-14 in the first quarter and had five first downs to one for Wisconsin. However, the Nittany Lions managed just seven first downs the rest of the way and only one in the fourth quarter when they had multiple chances to finish off the Badgers.
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Austin Riley's 3-run homer off Jhoan Duran rallies Braves past Phillies 5-3 in NLWCS opener
SUMMARY: Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series. Duran, who allowed just two homers in 61 regular-season games, gave up a single to Michael Harris II before hitting Ozzie Albies with a pitch. Riley drove the go-ahead blast over the wall in right-center field. Harris had three hits. Braves ace Chris Sale dueled for much of the game against left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who was sharp after missing the last couple weeks of the regular season with left shoulder inflammation.
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Jared Verse’s pressure surge is lifting the Browns pass rush, even without the sacks
SUMMARY: Jared Verse is making a big impact on the Cleveland Browns defense, even without getting a sack. The third-year edge rusher leads the Browns with nine quarterback pressures this season. Last Sunday, he had six pressures in a 21-18 victory over Carolina. Verse's efforts helped teammates Mason Graham and Isaiah McGuire get sacks. He was acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the Myles Garrett trade. Verse has generated 152 pressures since entering the league in 2024, but his sack-conversion rate is low. Coach Todd Monken praised Verse for sticking to his strengths. The Browns face a tough test against Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers on Thursday.
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Mattingly's decision to bring in Phillies closer Duran in the 7th inning backfires in loss to Braves
SUMMARY: Interim manager Don Mattingly wanted the Philadelphia Phillies’ best reliever on the mound as early as possible in a tight opening game of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. Turning to All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the seventh inning made it appear Mattingly was hoping his best reliever could cover the final three innings and protect a beleaguered bullpen. Instead, Duran gave up a three-run homer to Austin Riley in the eighth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 loss to the Braves. The Phillies now face a must-win scenario in Game 2 of the series.
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Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Wild Card Series roster against Red Sox with calf injury
SUMMARY: Injured captain Aaron Judge has been left off the New York Yankees' roster for their AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox because of a calf injury and did not join the pregame introductions. Giancarlo Stanton, out since April 24 because of strained calf muscles in both legs, was included. So was center fielder Trent Grisham. Both were on the bench for Game 1 in the best-of-three series Tuesday night. Sidelined since Sept. 16 by a strained right calf, Judge took live batting practice on the field Monday in an effort to persuade manager Aaron Boone he could play. Boone says the team "just felt like he’s not quite there yet.”
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
SUMMARY: A Florida judge has postponed a plea hearing for former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown. Brown arrived in a Miami courtroom Wednesday and his lawyer says they were ready to accept a plea deal that would let Brown avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case. But the judge said she was in the middle of another trial and not ready to go forward and postponed the hearing until Oct. 28. Brown was accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer in May 2025 and firing two shots at a man he had been in a fistfight with earlier.
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