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In Fernando Valenzuela's hometown, mourning and memories of how 'The Lefty' got his start

The small village in Mexico when Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela is proud of what El Zurdo accomplished in baseball and in life.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Michigan Republican: Trump ‘has got a tremendous support from the Muslim community’

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said on Sunday the Muslim community in Michigan trusts former President Trump over Vice President Harris to guide Middle East policy. “For the people of the state of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Trump returns to Atlanta in final push for votes: ‘We’ve got to finish it off’

On the heels of racist New York rally remarks, Trump hits at Harris, Fani Willis and Michelle Obama at Georgia Tech. Donald Trump yet again descended upon Atlanta with a week and a day to go, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

The ‘Juror #2’ cast still can’t believe they got to work with Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood may be 94 but he's not ready to retire just yet

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.

I Replied Stop to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More.

Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

How FA Cup final hat-trick hero finally got a headstone

Two years after scoring a hat-trick in the 1894 FA Cup final, Jimmy Logan was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave. More than 120 years later he got a headstone thanks to some Notts County fans.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

At Long Last, the Dodgers Finally Got Their World Series Parade

A city starved for one since 1988, and kept from one in 2020, had its chance to celebrate. Los Angeles made the most of it.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Ohio State's Will Howard gets revenge on Penn State with homecoming win — 'He refused to lose'

Will Howard dreamed of playing for Penn State as a kid, but never got a scholarship offer to go there. He didn't play his best Saturday in Happy Valley, but he did just enough to will the Buckeyes ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

'Jeopardy!' contestant who got in-show apology responds to 'problematic' glasses clue

'Jeopardy!' player Heather Ryan said that the 'girls who wear glasses' clue on her episode was an 'odd choice' that made everybody 'a little uncomfortable.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail!’ Alert, Dies at 74

Early in the internet era, he was also behind other AOL messages, including “Welcome!” “They said my voice was heard more than 35 million times a day,” he once said.

Tech - The New York Times - Yesterday

Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You’ve Got Mail!', dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, an announcer and local TV staffer who became internationally famous as the voice of AOL’s “You’ve got mail!” prompt to millions at the dawn of the internet era, has died, AOL ...

Saturday Sessions: Cactus Blossoms perform "Something's Got A Hold On Me"

Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became ...

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time

As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores

Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 stores in the current fiscal year. The plan, according to the company press release, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Last Kmart store closes down

Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.

Why major retailers are closing stores

Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Fact-Checking Harris’s Closing Argument

The vice president has stuck largely to the facts when highlighting the words of her rival, former President Donald J. Trump, but has on occasion omitted context or erred when describing policies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

The close-knit crew of Hawarden Castle

The Gladstone family have turned their crumbling estate into a branding powerhouse. Next up? A luxury clothing line

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Davante Adams trade grades: Why Raiders got better end of deal despite Jets reuniting WR with Aaron Rodgers

Grading the Adams trade

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted

Rebecca Kimmel sat in a small room, staring at the baby photo she had just unearthed from her adoption file

World - ABC News - October 15

Breanna Stewart, wife got threatening, anti-gay emails after WNBA Finals game

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, received threatening, homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

How Mets' Luis Severino reinvented his arsenal and got his career back on track in 2024

Severino will get the ball for the Mets in NLCS Game 3 against the Dodgers on Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Tom Brady's job as Fox broadcaster got tougher as Raiders owner. Commitment to what excellence?

Tom Brady calls NFL games on Fox, but as part owner of the Raiders, he can't criticize other teams or game officials, or attend broadcast production meetings to prepare for games.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

How we met: ‘We got chatting on the plane – and she suggested I move in with her’

Kate, 49, and Abby, 52, struck up a conversation on a flight from New York to London in the 90s. They have been close friends ever since. As a friendly student who loved to travel, striking up a ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

How one Minnesota college got nearly 90% voter turnout — and is pushing for more

St. Olaf College in Minnesota boasted an 87.6% voter turnout rate in 2020, taking home the top prize in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge. It's trying to beat its own record in 2024.

Politics - NBC News - October 17

What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare

Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.

Tech - Wired - October 18

Trump Thinks the Border Got Him Elected in 2016. He’s Convinced It Will Do So Again.

Voters rank the economy and high cost of living as their top issue. Donald J. Trump believes immigration “beats out the economy,” and he’s made it his closing message.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Yankees' investment in sluggers pays off: Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton got NY to the World Series

Huge home runs powered the Yankees into and through the playoffs

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

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