📰 NEWS DAY

West Virginia claims overall team title at NCAA rifle championships

LEXINGTON, Ky, — The West Virginia Mountaineers claimed the 2025 NCAA national rifle championships Saturday. The title is the first…

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Harvard wins Ivy Tournament beating Columbia 74-71 to earn first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Harmoni Turner scored 24 points and Harvard beat Columbia 74-71 on Saturday to win the Ivy League…

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ALex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s…

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Donaldson’s court-length drive sends No. 22 Michigan past No. 11 Maryland 81-80 in Big Ten tourney

INDIANAPOLIS — Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds left to…

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Guilherme Biro, Owen Wolff, Brad Stuver guide Austin to 1-0 victory over LAFC

LOS ANGELES — Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro scored on a header off an early corner kick from Owen Wolff…

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San Antonio, Erikstrup lead Grand Canyon to 30th straight win and first trip to NCAA Tournament

LAS VEGAS — Trinity San Antonio scored 19 points, Laura Erikstrup added 17 points and Grand Canyon advanced to the…

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Women in aviation celebrated at American Airpower Museum

As an aircraft electrician in the Air Force, Meagan Hobson of Brookville spent a lot of time on planes, though…

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Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, receives environmental award at gala event

ATLANTA — Maggie Baird, mother of chart-topping musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, received the Superhero for Earth award Saturday from…

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PJ Haggerty finishes strong for No. 16 Memphis in 78-77 win over Tulane in AAC tourney semis

FORT WORTH, Texas — PJ Haggerty made eight free throws and forced a huge turnover in the final minute as…

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Bruce Pearl points to No. 3 Auburn’s resume in saying Tigers deserve NCAA’s No. 1 overall seed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Auburn Tigers go into the NCAA Tournament having lost three of their final four games. Coach…

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Greenport’s rally falls short in state Class C regional final

After waiting 35 days to play, the Greenport boys basketball’s dominant season has ended. On Saturday at Center Moriches High…

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Payton Dulin scores 24 points sends Baldwin to state semis

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS — The Baldwin girls basketball team knew it needed to prove itself as a state championship contender in…

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Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day parade honors first responders who battled brush fire

On March 8, Steve Frano planned to attend a celebratory fundraising event for the upcoming Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day…

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Trump has ordered airstrikes against rebels in Yemen. Here’s why

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered airstrikes against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, and issued a warning to Tehran.…

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Biereth scores again as Monaco beats Angers to move into third place in Ligue 1

PARIS — Prolific striker Mika Biereth scored again as Monaco won 2-0 at Angers on Saturday to move into third…

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Christian Ings scores 16, hits go-ahead free throw, and Norfolk State claims MEAC championship

NORFOLK, Va. — Christian Ings scored 16 points, including the go-ahead free throw with eight seconds left, and top-seeded Norfolk…

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Jimmie Johnson has texted Christopher Bell after his 3 victories this season. Bell wants a 4th text

LAS VEGAS — Christopher Bell sometimes can’t believe seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson even knows Bell exists. And when Bell’s…

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No. 8 Tennessee downs No. 3 Auburn 70-65 to reach SEC Tournament championship game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Zakai Zeigler scored 20 points as No. 8 Tennessee held off regular-season champion and third-ranked Auburn 70-65…

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Pulisic scores again to help Milan fight back to beat Como 2-1 in Serie A

MILAN — Christian Pulisic scored again on Saturday to help AC Milan earn another comeback victory in Serie A with…

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Tens of thousands join pro-Europe rally in Rome, amid worries over European Union’s plan to rearm

ROME — Tens of thousands of Italians joined a pro-Europe rally in Rome’s city center Saturday, waving blue European Union…

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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on…

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A judge limits Trump’s ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from using an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies…

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A judge limits Trump’s ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from using an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies…

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Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

CHICAGO — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day…

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Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

LOS ANGELES — The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme.…

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Alex Richard scores 28 points, Ball State women win MAC championship with 65-58 victory over Toledo

CLEVELAND — Alex Richard had 28 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 1-seed Ball State past third-seeded Toledo 65-58…

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American forward Haji Wright’s first hat trick in England leads Coventry over Sunderland 3-0

American forward Haji Wright scored his first hat trick in English soccer, helping Coventry to a 3-0 win over Sunderland…

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Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the…

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Forest getting close to the Champions League after another win but struggling City held by Brighton

Champions League qualification is getting tantalizingly close for Nottingham Forest. For Manchester City, there’s still plenty of work to do.…

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An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says

BANGKOK — An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at…

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Bayern held to 1-1 draw at Union Berlin in Bundesliga after young goalkeeper’s error

A mistake by young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig meant Bayern Munich dropped points for the second Bundesliga game in a row…

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Cops: Drunken driver hits, destroys house in Wantagh

Nassau police arrested a man on drunken driving charges after, police said, he effectively destroyed a Wantagh house he crashed into…

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US prepares to deport about 300 alleged gang members to El Salvador

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration will pay El Salvador $6 million to imprison for one year about 300 alleged…

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Trump’s pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s choice to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn…

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The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source says

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract…

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Syrians mark 14th anniversary of civil war uprising by celebrating the ouster of Bashar Assad

DAMASCUS, Syria — Thousands of Syrians poured into the streets and public squares on Saturday to mark the 14th anniversary…

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Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Francesco Friedrich won every championship he could in bobsledding this season. The German great is now…

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Huge crowds march in rival rallies for and against South Korea’s impeached president

SEOUL, South Korea — Thousands of South Koreans on Saturday filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies…

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At least 11 dead after separate security operations against militants in restive northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan’s security forces raided two militant hideouts in the country’s restive northwest on Saturday, triggering gun battles…

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Chelsea wins Women’s League Cup final for first trophy in quadruple bid

Chelsea’s quadruple bid in women’s soccer is up and running. A 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women’s League…

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Five cars, building burn at Frontline Auto Sales on Route 109 in West Babylon

Suffolk County detectives are investigating a five-car fire that destroyed an office building in West Babylon, according to the police…

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Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible…

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Israeli says it killed a Hezbollah member in a drone strike in south Lebanon

BEIRUT — An Israeli drone strike hit a car in south Lebanon on Saturday, killing one person who the Israeli…

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Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to ‘land the new James Bond role’

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s prime minister has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to U.S. actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who recently…

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Video of Burkina Faso massacre appears to implicate government-allied militia, watchdog says

DAKAR, Senegal — Video footage circulating on social networks of a recent civilian massacre in Burkina Faso appears to implicate…

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Hungary’s Orbán promises crackdown on media, NGOs in a speech laden with conspiracy theory

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s populist prime minister on Saturday vowed to rid his country of those he claims work for…

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Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision appears in UK court

LONDON — The Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker earlier this week appeared in…

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Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy…

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With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

WASHINGTON — A gobsmacked planet is wondering what’s next from President Donald Trump on the tariff spree he’s set in…

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Long Island weather: Warm, rainy weekend forecast

It will be a warm, rainy weekend on Long Island with high temperatures in the 50s and an increasing chance of…

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3 takeaways from St. John’s Big East Tournament semifinal win

St. John’s turned in a stellar defensive performance and Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 points as the sixth-ranked and…

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Revival by Toast to close in Port Jefferson as chain expands to East Setauket, Ronkonkoma

Terence Scarlatos, owner of Toast Coffeehouse, might just be one of the busiest restaurateurs on Long Island right now. On…

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Long Island woman celebrates her 108th birthday in Atlantic Beach, but says she’s not a day over 39

With her new husband serving overseas during World War II, Alma Oustatcher had no choice but to rise to the occasion and…

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Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against…

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Shohei Ohtani hits long HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

TOKYO — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday…

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Swiss ski star Odermatt stands 3rd in World Cup GS after 1st run, is close to securing overall title

HAFJELL, Norway — Overall World Cup leader Marco Odermatt built a big first-run advantage over rival Henrik Kristoffersen in a…

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One year after interpreter’s scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity

TOKYO — The Tokyo Series — a.k.a. the celebration of Shohei Ohtani — begins this week in a festive atmosphere.…

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Serbia’s capital braces for a major anti-government rally as tensions mount

BELGRADE, Serbia — A deafening sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout downtown Belgrade on Saturday as Serbia’s capital geared…

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Starmer tells global leaders to ‘keep the pressure’ on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Dodgers’ Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he’ll be ready for opening day

TOKYO — Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness,…

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Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP

MELBOURNE, Australia — Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start on Saturday after the British driver qualified…

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Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory

ROME — Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday with signs of recovery…

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What’s St. Patrick’s Day like in Ireland’s Long Island?

This Monday, Maurice Coughlan will leave his home on Long Island, head to the city and join in on some St. Patrick’s…

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NFL free agency 2025 winners and losers

Every team in the NFL is currently 0-0 in the standings, but we all know there’s more to it than…

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The ten worst movies of the past decade

With the pandemic behind us and Hollywood box office expected to improve this year, it’s time to get back to…

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Long Island village elections Tuesday: Key races

Dozens of villages across Long Island are holding elections Tuesday to choose mayors, trustees and judges. Only several of the villages include…

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UConn-Creighton game at Big East tourney ends with heated skirmish

NEW YORK — A scuffle broke out at the end of Creighton’s victory over UConn in the Big East Tournament…

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Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

BANGKOK — An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people, officials said. The…

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Creighton holds on to beat UConn in Big East Tournament semi

Jasen Green and Jamiya Neal each scored 19 points in second-seeded Creighton’s 71-62 win over No. 3-seed UConn on Friday…

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Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan

TOKYO — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it’s 2022 on the baseball field for a…

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Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it would only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel…

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Crusaders winger Macca Springer scores 5 tries to match Super Rugby single match record

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Crusaders winger Macca Springer tied the Super Rugby single game try-scoring record Saturday when he scored…

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Clemson’s Brownell ‘disappointed’ after team locked out of lockerroom at halftime of ACC semifinal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 10th-ranked Clemson Tigers trailed No. 13 Louisville 33-28 at halftime of Friday night’s semifinal game at…

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Threat of tornadoes moves to US South after big storm unleashes winds and fans wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY — The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, a day…

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Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly

VATICAN CITY — How’s Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly?…

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UK’s Starmer convenes ‘coalition of the willing’ for second meeting to discuss Ukraine

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a second meeting of global leaders Saturday to discuss the developments…

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Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

ANKARA, Turkey — The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government has aggravated already tense relations between Turkey and Israel,…

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Killorn scores tiebreaking goal midway through 3rd period, Ducks beat Predators 2-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 28 shots, and…

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Eeli Tolvanen scores early, and again late, to lead Kraken to a 4-2 win over Utah

SEATTLE — Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals, the first just 51 seconds into the game and the second into an…

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After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent

In the span of a week, a hush has descended on higher education in the United States. International students and…

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Extreme weather expected Saturday gets rarely used ‘high risk’ designation

ATLANTA — A dynamic storm system threatening to spawn powerful tornadoes and hail as big as baseballs has earned a…

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Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

PHOENIX — Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns…

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Edwards scores 21, No. 13 Louisville defeats No. 10 Clemson 76-73 to reach ACC championship game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Terrence Edwards scored 21 points, J’Vonne Hadley added 20 points and nine rebounds and No. 13 Louisville…

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No. 22 Michigan snaps skid with 86-68 win over No. 20 Purdue, advances to Big Ten semis

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Wolf had 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, and No. 22 Michigan snapped a three-game losing…

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A river ‘died’ overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

KITWE, Zambia — Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine…

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Zuby Ejiofor much more than just most improved in record-setting performance for No. 6 St. John’s

NEW YORK — Maybe most improved didn’t really do Zuby Ejiofor justice. The junior forward delivered an overpowering performance Friday…

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Kyle Connor scores 2 goals and adds an assist as Jets beat Stars 4-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory…

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Trump pledges to ‘expose’ his enemies in political speech at Justice Department

President Donald Trump pledged to “expose” his enemies during a norm-breaking political speech Friday at the Justice Department in which…

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St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor makes Rick Pitino look smart

Rick Pitino knew he’d found something special the first time he put Zuby Ejiofor through a workout. The 6-9 forward…

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Banda scores twice and Orlando routs Chicago 6-0 in NWSL opener

The reigning champion Orlando Pride opened the National Women’s Soccer League season on Friday night with a 6-0 home field…

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Newsday Athlete of the Week is Hewlett’s David Kushnirsky

David Kushnirsky couldn’t help but laugh. The Hewlett senior had just won the state public school swimming championship in the 100-yard…

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Timberwolves rally to beat Magic 118-111 for their 7th straight victory

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Friday…

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Trump says he was being a ‘bit sarcastic’ when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he…

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Walter Clayton Jr. scores 18 as No. 4 Florida beats Missouri 95-81 to reach SEC semifinal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Walter Clayton Jr scored 18 points, Will Richard and Alijah Martin added 17 apiece and the No.…

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Steve Matthews’ Aqueduct selections for Saturday, March 16

Best bet: INONIT (6) Best value: NILRUC (3) FIRST: Remember the Chief is training consistently for first start since last…

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No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by…

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A Big East Tournament title would mean so much for St. John’s

St. John’s already has held one big celebration on the Madison Square Garden floor. And now it’s looking for another.…

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17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga…

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No. 96 fits Hurricanes’ Roslovic just right as he scores for 2nd straight game since reclaiming it

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Roslovic got his No. 96 jersey back, and he’s wearing it well. The Carolina Hurricanes center…

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Dreary weekend weather: Drizzle, fog, heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday night

Long Islanders can expect a dreary weekend with temperatures in the 50s before some sunshine next week, the National Weather…

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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state’s restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to…

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Police called to Sea Cliff Village Hall over village takeover claim

The Nassau County Police Department responded to a tense scene at Sea Cliff Village Hall earlier this week after Robert Ehrlich, founder of…

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Ron Nessen, press secretary to President Ford, dies at 90

WASHINGTON — Ron Nessen, a veteran broadcast journalist who was press secretary for President Gerald Ford and sought to restore…

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Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to temporarily take over services for Nassau’s domestic violence victims, county says

Nassau County officials vowed that services for women and children would not be interrupted after the end of operations Friday…

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Another arrest made in vandalism at Colorado Tesla dealership

DENVER — A second person suspected of using an “incendiary device” following a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla…

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Cooper Kupp agrees to terms with his home state Seahawks on 3-year, $45 million deal, AP source says

Cooper Kupp and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $45 million contract, a person with knowledge of the…

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows. Source link

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Late late show from Las Palmas secures draw and vital point in La Liga relegation fight

LAS PALMAS, Spain — Two goals in the last five minutes gave Las Palmas a 2-2 home draw with Alaves…

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Jessie Holmes says his dogs deserve all the credit for his ‘magical’ first Iditarod win

JUNEAU, Alaska — Bundled-up well wishers lined a street along the Bering Sea coastline in the early morning darkness Friday,…

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Injured Neymar to miss World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Endrick returns

RIO DE JANEIRO — Neymar was ruled out by Brazil on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina…

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Vance hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will…

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After finishing last season with Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Hopkins gets to play with Lamar Jackson

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — DeAndre Hopkins moved from one two-time MVP quarterback to another. “Once we found out that I…

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PJ Haggerty scores 42 for Memphis after coach Penny Hardaway told standout guard he had to produce

FORT WORTH, Texas — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway was speaking from experience with his message to standout guard PJ Haggerty…

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Miretti scores landmark double as Genoa beats Lecce

GENOA, Italy — A first-half double from Fabio Miretti, his first brace as a professional, gave Genoa a 2-1 win…

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Minnesota AD Coyle embarks on coach search with belief basketball program can return to prominence

MINNEAPOLIS — The challenge at Minnesota of growing the men’s basketball program into a consistent Big Ten contender has probably…

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Arrested Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision charged

LONDON — British police said Friday the Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker has…

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Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

BALTIMORE — A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social…

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Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

WASHINGTON — Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin…

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Yankees’ Opening Day starter will be Carlos Rodon this year

TAMPA, Fla. – With Yankees ace Gerrit Cole out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery earlier in the…

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Clay Holmes will start on Mets’ Opening Day

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Clay Holmes, who struggled to such a degree last season that the Yankees removed him…

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A still-unresolved North Carolina court election is back before judges next week

RALEIGH, N.C. — A panel from North Carolina’s intermediate-level appeals court will hear arguments next week about a still-unsettled November…

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Diamondbacks LHP Blake Walston to undergo Tommy John surgery

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Blake Walston will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo made the…

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Judge formally sentences Adnan Syed to time served in ‘Serial’ podcast case

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland judge formally sentenced Adnan Syed on Friday to the time he’s already served in prison,…

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Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor’s case against ex-husband

FAIRFAX, Va. — A northern Virginia judge determined embryos are not property that can be divided up, rejecting a previous…

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Signing of veteran backup Brandon Allen points to the Titans using No. 1 draft pick on QB

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and all signs point toward…

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EPA decided protecting the environment is just too much

In 2023, the US Supreme Court declared, contrary to established science and object permanence, that water ceases to exist when…

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Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to…

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Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

SANTA FE, N.M. — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in…

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Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Trump administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the…

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Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse

The government agency that runs the Voice of America has moved to terminate contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and…

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Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer’s charity drive

PEORIA, Ariz. — The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win…

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South Carolina schedules its fifth execution in less than 7 months

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man who shot and killed an off-duty police officer in South Carolina is scheduled to become…

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Here’s a look at recent airplane tragedies, mishaps and close calls

DENVER — An American Airlines plane that caught fire after landing in Denver, sending 12 people to the hospital, is…

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Judge won’t block destruction of old USAID classified documents as the building is cleaned out

WASHINGTON — A federal judge refused Friday to block the destruction of classified documents as part of the building cleanout…

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Isles’ Noah Dobson aims to end RFA season on strong note

A downturn in production isn’t likely to cost Noah Dobson in his next contract given he’s a 25-year-old, right-shooting defenseman…

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Friedrich leads 4-man world bobsled title race as weather takes its toll on Lake Placid track

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Germany’s Francesco Friedrich is well on his way to another world bobsled title. And that was…

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Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup to deny Galopin Des Champs a third straight victory

CHELTENHAM, England — Galopin Des Champs was denied a third straight win in horse racing’s Cheltenham Gold Cup when he…

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Visa fee hikes and delays hinder international artists from touring the United States

NEW YORK — In New York City, spirited badge-holders and independent music fans wove in and out of 150-person capacity…

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National League West Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ Los Angeles Dodgers 2024: 98-64, won…

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It’s not just Jamaica with a ‘Cool Runnings’ story. There are sliders from all over the world now

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — It doesn’t snow in Jamaica. Or Malta. Or Ghana. There’s been a maybe dusting reported on…

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Funding bill heads toward approval, cutting millions in support for Long Island projects

WASHINGTON — The expected passage Friday of a Republican funding bill to keep the federal government open would cancel $87…

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Alabama to execute inmate who dropped appeals and asked for death

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has set an April execution date for a man who dropped his appeals and asked to…

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Timeline of Pope Francis’ hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark

ROME — Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly…

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Allies wrap up a G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts

LA MALBAIE, Quebec — Top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Friday were wrapping up their final…

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Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

BAGHDAD — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation…

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Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights have signed goaltender Adin Hill to a six-year contract extension worth $37.5 million,…

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‘Ted Lasso’ is coming back. Apple TV+ confirms Jason Sudeikis’ hit show will have a fourth season

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London,…

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Hempstead Village wins $10 million in state revitalization funding

Hempstead Village will receive $10 million in state aid to revitalize its downtown, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced on Friday,…

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Broadway’s Eva Noblezada, Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan, Ben Platt and Kelli O’Hara star on album

NEW YORK — Lea Salonga stepped onto a Manhattan stage last spring and sang something unusual for her — “Edelweiss”…

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Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years…

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