📰 NEWS DAY

Knicks are talented but there’s yearning for old tough guys squad

The Knicks problems are easy to point to and dissect right now. But maybe the biggest problem isn’t what you…

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Gunner Stockton strengthens hold on Georgia starting quarterback job with strong spring practice

ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck’s decision to transfer to Miami opened the door for Gunner Stockton to take over as…

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Carles Gil, Aljaz Ivacic lead Revolution to 1-0 victory over Atlanta United

ATLANTA — New England’s Carles Gil scored on a first-half penalty kick and Aljaz Ivacic made it stand up for…

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Phillies turn 5 double plays in 4-1 win over Cardinals

ST. LOUIS — Nick Castellanos had a two-run double to stake Philadelphia to an early lead, and the Phillies turned…

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Inspections of affected barrels will take time as flood cleanup progresses at Kentucky distillery

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Signs of renewal are underway at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky since floodwaters that inundated the…

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Blue Jackets roll past Ovechkin-less Capitals 7-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Fantilli scored twice and Jet Greaves stopped 22 shots for his first career shutout, leading the…

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Key test for President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign: unifying team behind his strategy

Over the next three months President Donald Trump and his economic team are planning to renegotiate dozens of foreign trade…

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Masters marker creates a buzz on social media from golf fans wishing they could take his place

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Michael McDermott became the envy of the golf world — again. For the second time in three…

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Kansas man who was falsely accused of being a shooter after Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win has died

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas man who was falsely accused of being among the shooters who opened fire at…

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Cardinals place Masyn Winn on 10-day injured list

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals placed shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list Saturday and activated infielder…

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San Antonio’s Stephon Castle is the rookie of the year favorite, and that has him thinking ahead

San Antonio guard Stephon Castle went through a little of everything in Year 1 of his NBA career. He’s been…

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Ohio State receives rings for winning College Football Playoff championship

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s national championship football team will have some extra jewelry to show off on its visit…

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Arnautovic bags a goal and an assist as Inter warms up for Bayern by beating Cagliari 3-1

MILAN — Marko Arnautovic scored one and set up another as Inter Milan prepared for its Champions League quarterfinal against…

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Fire at Denny’s auto body in Selden, authorities say

Suffolk County police are investigating a fire at an auto body shop in Selden on Saturday morning, according to an…

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America’s news TV channel for the Mideast fires its staff and goes off the air after funding cuts

CAIRO — The head of a U.S.-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30 million-strong audience in…

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Piastri on pole and Norris only sixth in qualifying for F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Oscar Piastri took pole in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday as his McLaren teammate…

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Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille

PARIS — Monaco moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rival Marseille…

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The waiting is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who is raring to return

It’s been a long month for Aaron Ekblad. The worst is almost over. The Florida Panthers defenseman spoke out for…

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Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence

NEW YORK — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to let prospective jurors at the hip-hop mogul’s…

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Frenchwoman Ferrand-Prévôt wins Paris-Roubaix women’s race for the first time

ROUBAIX, France — Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt overcame sickness and a crash to win the Paris-Roubaix women’s race for the first time…

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Germany defeats Norway 5-2 for 1st win at women’s ice hockey world championship

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic — Germany beat Norway 5-2 for its first win at the women’s ice hockey world championship…

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hospitalized and undergoing ‘ongoing’ tests

NEWCASTLE, England — Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is in the hospital and undergoing “ongoing” tests after falling ill, his Premier…

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A trove of artifacts recovered from the black market goes on display in Naples

NAPLES, Italy — Hundreds of once-missing artifacts, hunted down over decades by a special police unit, have been unveiled for…

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USHL presents inaugural Gaudreau Award to Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The United States Hockey League on Saturday named Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede the…

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Leeds and Burnley move into strong position to secure Premier League return

LONDON — Leeds and Burnley have become big favorites to secure automatic Championship promotion spots in the race to get…

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De Bruyne yet to make decision about his post-Man City future

MANCHESTER, England — Kevin De Bruyne remains unsure over where his career is headed once he leaves Manchester City and…

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Fireworks from Pooran help Lucknow end Gujarat’s winning streak in IPL

LUCKNOW, India — Batting fireworks from Nicholas Pooran helped the Lucknow Super Giants halt the Gujarat Titans’ four-match winning streak…

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats on Saturday used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating…

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NYS and Long Island county park passes: How to get them

COUNTY PARKS ACCESS PASSES NASSAU  Visitors come to the 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca The Nassau…

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Domantas Sabonis set to win 3rd straight NBA rebound title, eyeing another All-NBA spot

Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis is about to join a pretty special group of rebounders. There are six players in NBA history…

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Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife, Melissa, asked if he could do some chores around the house this weekend.…

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De Bruyne sparks Man City comeback in 5-2 win over Palace in Premier League

Kevin De Bruyne sparked Manchester City’s remarkable fightback from two goals down in a 5-2 win over Crystal Palace in…

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Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students

PORTLAND, Maine — A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze Agriculture Department aid to Maine to…

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Long Island weather: Rainy, chilly Saturday with high not topping 44

It will be a chilly, rainy weekend on Long Island with showers expected on Saturday through Sunday morning, according to…

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Shirley Jones, John Astin, Marion Ross, more TV greats in their 90s

In the past couple of weeks, three beloved stars of TV hits of the past blew out a combined total…

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Long Island county parks: Where to go in Nassau and Suffolk

Life doesn’t get much better than at county parks, where residents have a variety of campgrounds, ballfields, biking trails, dog runs, tennis…

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Take a trip to Ohio to learn about William McKinley, Trump’s much-admired Gilded Age president

CANTON, Ohio — If you’ve been intrigued by President Donald Trump’s praise of his long-ago White House predecessor William McKinley…

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Lebanese suicide bomber who killed 5 Israelis in Bulgaria is buried at Hezbollah cemetery

BEIRUT — The Lebanese-French national who was accused of detonating explosives in a 2012 attack in Bulgaria that killed five…

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US star McKennie, Tonali, Fagioli among 13 players being investigated for illegal gambling

MILAN — United States midfielder Weston McKennie is among 13 soccer players being investigated for illegal online betting in Italy,…

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Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

OSAKA, Japan — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking at Saturday’s opening ceremony for the Osaka expo, expressed his hope…

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Tensions mount ahead of a pro-government rally in Serbia to counter massive student protests

BELGRADE, Serbia — Tensions mounted in Serbia on Saturday ahead of a major rally in support of populist President Aleksandar…

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Key test for President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign: unifying team behind his strategy

WASHINGTON — Over the next three months President Donald Trump and his economic team are planning to renegotiate dozens of…

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Wisconsin’s Laila Edwards is quickly establishing herself as future face of women’s hockey

Laila Edwards shakes her head knowingly, reflecting back in being the first to admit how unprepared she was at her…

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Envoys from Iran and the US arrive in Oman for first round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

MUSCAT, Oman — Envoys from Iran and the United States arrived Saturday in Oman ahead of the first talks over…

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UK Parliament meets in emergency Saturday session to approve rescue of British Steel

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break on Saturday to approve an emergency rescue of the…

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Huntington developer pleads not guilty to bad-check charge

Embattled Huntington developer Gregory DeRosa pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Friday to a charge alleging that he wrote a $300,000 check knowing the…

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Scientists shoot down theory linking Lyme disease to Plum Island

 In his first two months running the nation’s vast Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has…

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Nanny to Jonathan Braun’s children testifies she feared for her life while trying to get away from him

The live-in nanny of the Lawrence man granted clemency by President Donald Trump testified Friday that she feared for her life…

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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Central Europe leads to animal culls and border closures

LEVÉL, Hungary — Authorities in several countries in Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among…

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Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Portland Trail Blazers 103-86…

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New Zealander Phillips is ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to a groin injury

AHMEDABAD, India — Gujarat Titans’ batter Glenn Phillips of New Zealand has been ruled out of the remainder of the…

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3 suspected militants and an Indian army officer killed in Kashmir fighting

SRINAGAR, India — Three suspected militants and an army officer have been killed in two separate gunbattles in Indian-controlled Kashmir,…

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Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the…

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New South Wales Waratahs beat Queensland 43-21 to win the Super Rugby Women’s title

SYDNEY — The New South Wales Waratahs beat the Queensland Red 43-31 on Saturday to win their sixth Super Rugby…

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Polls open in Gabon’s first presidential election since the 2023 military coup

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations on Saturday in the first presidential election since a 2023…

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Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title

LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston on Friday night to clinch the Pacific Division title and…

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Under the banks’ towers, Frankfurt’s humble water houses bring the city together

FRANKFURT, Germany — Frankfurt has become Germany’s financial capital, known for the country’s only high-rise skyline. But look closer to…

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FIFA chief Infantino praises impact of expanded tournaments in speech to Asian soccer group

FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the impact of expanded tournaments in the development of soccer around the world in a…

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Pete Alonso saves the Mets again in win over Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On a night when their hitters had a hard time converting on their many scoring opportunities…

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Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot

CALGARY, Alberta — Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary…

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Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the…

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Yamamoto tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings and Edman hits 3-run homer as Dodgers beat Cubs 3-0

LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto scattered two hits over six innings, Tommy Edman snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run…

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Turner’s early goal gives the Thorns 1-0 win over the Royals

SANDY, Utah — Reilyn Turner scored an early goal and the Portland Thorns hung on for their first win of…

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Quintana throws 7 scoreless innings in Brewers debut, leading a 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — José Quintana threw seven scoreless innings in his Brewers debut, leading Milwaukee to a 7-0 win over the…

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Tatis and Sheets homer to back sharp Pivetta as Padres beat Rockies 8-0

SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Gavin Sheets homered, Nick Pivetta struck out 10 and combined with two relievers…

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Jokic clinches triple-double average, Murray returns in the Nuggets’ 117-109 win over the Grizzlies

DENVER — Nikola Jokic became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, Jamal Murray…

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Julian Phillips scores a career-high 23 points and Bulls rout Wizards 119-89

CHICAGO — Julian Phillips scored a career-high 23 points on 7-of-9 shooting, Nikola Vucevic finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds…

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Díaz’s first career grand slam helps Houston Astros to 14-3 rout of Los Angeles Angels

HOUSTON — Yainer Díaz hit his first career grand slam in a six-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros had…

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Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.

NEW ORLEANS — Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds in just 22 minutes, and the Miami Heat defeated…

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Knicks lose to Cavs, still perfect vs. top-tier teams: 0-10

Somewhere at the start of the fourth quarter of their 108-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, the Knicks…

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Bay Shore man pleads not guilty to killing man with wrench

A Bay Shore man pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder for allegedly striking a Brentwood man with a…

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Antetokounmpo’s 11th triple-double lifts Bucks to 125-119 win over Pistons to secure No. 5 seed

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-119…

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Celtics rout the Hornets 130-94 for their 60th victory of the season

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 22 points, Sam Hauser had 20 and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 130-94…

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DOJ ends environmental justice agreement in Alabama county citing Trump

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it is ending a settlement agreement regarding wastewater problems…

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Cardinals 2B Winn leaves game against Phillies due to lower back spasms

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Masyn Winn left Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to…

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Key hole at the Masters: The par-4 18th plays tough and breaks some hearts late

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A look at the key hole Friday in the second round of the Masters: HOLE: 18. YARDAGE:…

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Experience pays off in ESM flag football win over Harborfields

Three years of varsity football and three years of learning how to play the game. The Eastport-South Manor football team…

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Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers lineup after missing 9 games with ankle injury from shower slip

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated slugger Freddie Freeman off the injured list Friday after he missed nine…

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Celtics star Jaylen Brown sits versus Charlotte and will be ineligible for postseason awards

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown missed Friday’s game against Charlotte due to a sore right knee, making him…

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Spencer Strider nearing return with the Atlanta Braves

TAMPA, Fla. — Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider is going to join the team during its weekend series at Tampa…

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Justice department files ‘statement of interest’, saying Oyster Bay unfairly restricted Bethpage mosque’s request to expand

The Justice Department strongly rebuked the Town of Oyster Bay in a filing Friday in U.S. Eastern District Court, backing…

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POB-JFK vs. Holy Trinity softball called off because of ump shortage

For those walking toward the softball field, ready to watch Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK host Holy Trinity in non-league action Friday, it…

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Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples barely missed the Masters cut. For Langer, it was the final time

AUGUSTA, Ga. — More than 30 years ago, Fred Couples helped Bernhard Langer slip back into the green jacket at…

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Sondra Bachety, trailblazer in Suffolk politics, dies at 93

As the first elected woman in the Town of Babylon in the late 1960s, Sondra Bachety served under the title…

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DeChambeau says YouTube channel experience could benefit him entering weekend at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau was a little skeptical when he first agreed to his own YouTube golf channel. Too…

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Luigi Mangione’s lawyer opposes death penalty for man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

The lawyer for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive on a Manhattan sidewalk last year, wants to block…

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Poland’s divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate

WARSAW, Poland — Bickering and chaos overshadowed a presidential debate in Poland on Friday evening as eight candidates met to…

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What we know about the Social Security Administration listing thousands of living immigrants as dead

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s move to classify thousands of living immigrants as dead and cancel their Social Security numbers…

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Steve Matthews’ Aqueduct selections for Sunday, April 13

Best bet: STORM CHANGER (8) Best value: STOLEN BASE (5) FIRST: Hatch wheels back in a hurry after non-stressful sixth…

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Nakamura scores priceless pair in Reims win at Lens that eases relegation fears

LENS, France — A goal in each half from Keito Nakamura gave Reims an historic 2-0 win at Lens in…

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Argentina’s inflation was higher than expected in March, unwelcome news for President Milei

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Monthly inflation in Argentina accelerated in March to its fastest pace in seven months, the country’s…

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Memphis F Jaylen Wells expected to miss season after breaking wrist in hard fall

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells is expected to miss the rest of the season after breaking his…

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Orioles’ game against Blue Jays is postponed because of rain

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays were rained out Friday, and the game will be made up…

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‘Audition’ review: All the world really is one actor’s stage

A woman meets a man half her age at a sleek Manhattan restaurant for lunch. Is he her lover or…

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EPA head Lee Zeldin highlights economic, environmental balance in LI return

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized the role of the agency in growing the economy by cutting regulations and easing permitting, while also…

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2025 U.S. Soccer Schedule

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US will play in San Jose, California, and Austin and Arlington, Texas, in CONCACAF Gold Cup

MIAMI — The United States will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago on June 15 at San…

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What we know about the New York City helicopter crash that killed 6 people

NEW YORK — A New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart and crashed into the Hudson River near the New…

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Democrats flood competitive Michigan district as GOP incumbent seeks governor’s office

SAUGATUCK, Mich. — A Michigan congressman’s decision to run for governor has opened up one of the nation’s most competitive…

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

NEW YORK — Six people were killed Thursday in the latest string of aviation disasters after a sightseeing helicopter broke…

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PHOTO ESSAY: Workshops empty, Bethlehem carvers fret over second Easter with no tourists

Bethlehem workshops where carvers toil over small pieces of olive wood sit empty these days. On most Easters the shops…

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Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time

President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to “push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day” in…

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Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship

A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a…

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Trump reaches deals with 5 law firms, allowing them to avoid prospect of punishing executive orders

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced deals Friday with five law firms that will allow them to avoid the prospect…

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Capitals are the top team in the East after getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL career goals record

WASHINGTON — Getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record was a major motivator for the Washington Capitals over the past…

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Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third…

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Judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump ‘s effort to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against him…

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Thousands of children have been raped and sexually abused in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

DAKAR, Senegal — Thousands of children have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in conflict-battered eastern Congo over the…

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NY, multistate group sues feds over millions in education funds

New York has launched a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming a March 28 decision by the U.S. Department of…

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Police in 2 states hunt for a convicted killer mistakenly released from a Georgia jail

JONESBORO, Ga. — Police in Georgia and Florida and searching for a convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a…

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Thousands of Islamists rally in Pakistan against Israel’s bombing in Gaza

LAHORE, Pakistan — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main religious political party rallied in Lahore on Friday against the United…

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53 frantic hours of searching for survivors after the roof collapses at an iconic Dominican club

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A roof collapse at the legendary Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has plunged the…

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Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain

SAO PAULO — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday morning with abdominal pain while traveling in northeastern Brazil,…

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Sugar Rush popup to open at Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale

Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale is being transformed into a sweet destination: Sugar Rush is the latest popup eating and drinking…

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England cricket great Anderson awarded knighthood

LONDON — Arise, Sir Jimmy. England cricket great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister…

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Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit

WASHINGTON — The commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired after she sent a base-wide…

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Armenia shows folly of Trump trashing USAID

Much has been written about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Some 83% of the…

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US Sen. Bennet says he’s running for Colorado governor partly to oppose Trump

DENVER — U.S. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is running for Colorado governor next year, saying in an interview with The…

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Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs Angel Reese and the Sky to tipoff new WNBA Rivals Week in August

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in primetime to…

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What to know about Ecuador’s presidential runoff election

QUITO, Ecuador — In a polarized political landscape, Ecuadorian voters will choose Sunday between an incumbent young millionaire and a…

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Syria extends the deadline for a probe into coastal killings of Alawites

BEIRUT — Syria’s presidency announced on Friday that it would extend a probe into the killings of Alawite civilians in…

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Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla in a zoo, is celebrating her 68th birthday in Berlin

BERLIN — Fatou, the oldest gorilla living in captivity worldwide, is getting ready for her 68th birthday in style. The…

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Meeting on shipping emissions could result in the world’s first global carbon tax

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations will decide Friday whether to impose a tax on carbon emissions from ships.…

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Race for Champions League places promises an intense finish in France

PARIS — The one-sided Ligue 1 title race ended with a whimper, but the chase for Champions League places promises…

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2 Queens men found guilty in fatal Valley Stream shooting

Two Far Rockaway, Queens, men were convicted of fatally shooting one man and injuring three others, including a 12-year-old, outside…

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France rugby star Chabal does not remember ‘a single second’ of his career due to concussion

PARIS — Rugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played…

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By the numbers: Why the ‘Egyptian King’ reigns at Liverpool

It’s official: Mohamed Salah is staying at Liverpool. The “Egyptian King” — as he is often fondly nicknamed — has…

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Newsday’s All-Long Island boys basketball first team 2025

Newsday Player of the Year: Kayden Mingo, Long Island Lutheran, G, 6-3, Sr. Kayden Mingo of LuHi goes to the…

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India among 7 possible bids to host 2031 Asian Cup in men’s soccer. China is not among them

KUALA LUMPUR — India is among seven possible bidders wanting to host the 2031 Asian Cup in men’s soccer, the…

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Leo Beenhakker, Dutch soccer great who coached Real Madrid and two World Cup teams, dies at 82

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Leo Beenhakker, the Dutch soccer coach who led two national teams at World Cups and won three…

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Here’s what some exporters in China say about Trump’s trade war

YIWU, China — The trade war between the world’s two largest economies is escalating as China on Friday slapped a…

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Jailed Istanbul mayor appears in court as supporters gather outside his prison

ISTANBUL — Istanbul’s jailed opposition mayor appeared in court Friday in one of multiple cases against him. Hundreds of supporters…

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106th Rescue Wing: How a drill became a real battle to defend their base from Westhampton wildfire

Master Sgt. Barry Wood was onboard a military helicopter flying 2,000 feet above Long Island Sound when he recognized his destination —…

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Israel’s army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s military said Friday it will fire air force reservists who signed a letter condemning the…

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Cold Spring Harbor house for sale has 2,000-square-foot sports facility

A Cold Spring Harbor home with its own 2,000-square-foot sports facility is on the market for nearly $3.5 million. The…

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Stock market volatility creating ‘a psychological effect’ on patients, Long Island experts say

Gail Williams is considering whether to sell some of her investments after watching the wild swings on Wall Street over…

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Jets CB Brandon Stephens excited to learn from Aaron Glenn

Whenever Aaron Glenn speaks, Brandon Stephens will listen. Stephens, the Jets’ new starting cornerback, can’t wait to learn from Glenn…

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South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Long a method of execution associated with political terror or military justice, a firing squad is set…

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Sneak peek inside new upscale Oyster Bay market

A portion of Oyster Bay’s historic Snouder building reopens today as Provisions Market, an upscale shop with a vast selection of prepared food and…

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Mohamed Salah set to complete decade-long stay at Liverpool after signing 2-year contract

Mohamed Salah’s trophy-laden spell with Liverpool is set to extend to a decade after the prolific Egypt forward signed a…

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Hughes, Eiserman score 2nd-period goals in Boston U’s 3-1 Frozen 4 semifinal win over Penn State

ST. LOUIS — Jack Hughes and Cole Eiserman scored second-period goals and Boston University beat Penn State 3-1 on Thursday…

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Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton confirmed on Friday that his family home had been the target of…

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Kevin Fiala leads playoff-bound LA Kings’ 6-1 rout of Anaheim Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

LOS ANGELES — Kevin Fiala scored two of Los Angeles’ three power-play goals, and captain Anze Kopitar and Quinton Byfield…

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Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger’s baby after IVF clinic error

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger’s baby after she received another patient’s…

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Sao Paulo marks the opening of the city art museum’s new building with a Renoir exhibit

SAO PAULO — São Paulo is marking the opening of its famed art museum’s new building with a Renoir exhibit…

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Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to become the next chairman of the…

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Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support as Western backers meet to drum up arms and ammunition

BRUSSELS — Britain on Friday announced a “surge” of military support to Ukraine, as the war-ravaged country’s Western backers gathered…

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Israelis mark another Passover hoping for Gaza captives to be freed

NAHAL OZ, Israel — Relatives of hostages in Gaza say they feel the absence of their loved ones acutely during…

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Crumbling bridges slow traffic and the economy in Germany. Can more money fix the problem?

BAD SCHANDAU, Germany — Germany’s reputation for efficiency is taking a hit from crumbling concrete. Cracks and collapses are also…

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Marcell Ozuna homers in 11th inning to lift the Braves past the Phillies, 4-2

ATLANTA — Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies…

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