Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' actor and comedian, dies at 42

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Avett Brothers, Nelly to play free Pennsylvania concerts for America’s 250th

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled the lineup at HersheyPark Stadium for America250Pa's first-ever free concert series. Acts including the Avett Brothers and Nelly are scheduled to perform in Pittsburgh,...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 1:18 PM EDT

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One-Pot White Wine Pasta

Reminiscent of scampi, piccata and vongole, this one-pot pasta achieves a hard-to-pin-down complexity by cooking the noodles in wine rather than water — the pasta soaks up the...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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Monroe County man identified after body recovered from Broadhead Creek

Authorities identified the body recovered from Broadhead Creek as a 31-year-old man from Monroe County. He was pronounced dead Saturday evening, and the cause and manner of death...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT

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Baseball Player of the Week for April 9: Going the distance

High school baseball honors expand this week as the season gets rolling for eight local New Jersey programs. This Player of the Week roundup spotlights area players who...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Jihadists kill Nigerian troops, including senior brigadier general

Jihadists attacked a military base in northeast Nigeria, killing several troops and a brigadier general, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday. The incident marks the...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT

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Paris makes the humble ham sandwich chic

The humble Parisian ham sandwich, known as the jambon-beurre, has undergone a dramatic luxury makeover. Across the city, versions of the sandwich have been elevated from bistro counters...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT

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England to play final World Cup warm-ups in Florida heat

England’s final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely be played in sweltering Florida after the Three Lions’ schedule was finalised on Thursday. The matches are set to...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:22 AM EDT

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Cannes lineup leans toward escapism as major Hollywood studios stay away

The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster Thursday, showcasing historical dramas, films described as having a sense of "gentleness," and even entries about football. Big Hollywood studios were...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT

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UK charity rescues more than 250 dogs from single home

A UK animal welfare charity said it rescued more than 250 dogs from a single home. A photo of the scene led to public disbelief and false assertions...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT

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McIlroy saves par to start Masters title defense

Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters. Rivals made hot starts on a firm...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 11:04 AM EDT