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Collin Morikawa Withdraws From Final PGA Tuneup

World number six Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, withdrew from the PGA Truist Championship on Monday. He opted to rest before next week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Published May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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GOP senators press to end filibuster after voter ID bill stalls

With Congress juggling government funding, the farm bill and surveillance reauthorization, a Republican election-security voter ID bill has taken a backseat. GOP senators renewed calls to abolish the...

Published May 4, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT

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GoFundMe launched for Whitehall apartment fire victim

An online GoFundMe has been started to support an elderly woman who was critically injured in a March 26, 2026 fire at the Olympic Garden Apartments in Whitehall....

Published May 4, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT

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Amazon opens delivery network to any business

Amazon announced Monday it is opening up its massive shipping and delivery network to any business that wants to use it — not just the merchants who sell...

Published May 4, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT

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Swastikas daubed on NY Jewish homes, synagogues

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, was spray-painted on Jewish residences, synagogues and a memorial commemorating Kristallnacht in New York. New York police and city officials confirmed the vandalism Monday...

Published May 4, 2026, 2:49 PM EDT

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Guerrilla group open to peace talks with Petro successor

Colombia's largest active guerrilla group said Monday it was open to resuming peace talks with whoever succeeds left-wing President Gustavo Petro. The statement came ahead of upcoming national...

Published May 4, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT

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Most expensive homes sold in Schuylkill County, April 20–26

A single-family home in Schuylkill Haven that sold for $491,000 topped the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Schuylkill County for April 20–26. The...

Published May 4, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT

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LA councilmember seeks to allow noncitizens to vote

A Los Angeles City Council member has proposed allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. If adopted, the measure would permit noncitizen residents to participate in municipal elections.

Published May 4, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT