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Two new faces join 'Saturday Night Live' for Season 52

Season 52 of 'Saturday Night Live' premieres on Sept. 26 and will feature two new faces joining the cast. The long-running sketch series returns with an updated ensemble...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT

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Most Americans Celebrate Payday, FinanceBuzz Survey Finds

A study by FinanceBuzz, sponsored by Wells Fargo, reports that nine out of 10 Americans celebrate payday in some manner. The finding underscores how common it is for...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:44 PM EDT

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Dogmanits leads Wilkes to 28-8 win over TCNJ

Whitehall High School graduate Trey Dogmanits made a successful starting debut at quarterback for Wilkes University, completing 21 of 27 passes for 144 yards while rushing 12 times...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

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Minnesota, USDA differ over SNAP verbal-signature waiver

Minnesota is still applying a COVID-era waiver allowing SNAP applicants to give verbal signatures by phone without requiring an audio recording. State and federal officials disagree about the...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT

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NJSIAA puts Thanksgiving high school football on notice

The NJSIAA issued a hard-line directive Wednesday regarding Thanksgiving Day high school football, signaling potential changes to traditional matchups. Officials said "You're on notice," and the scheduling move...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Former NFL All-Pro Fredd Young dies at 64

Fredd Young, a standout NFL linebacker who starred for the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, has died at age 64, the Seahawks announced Wednesday. Young was a prominent...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT

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Three Monroe County teens arrested after vape shop break-ins

Three juveniles face charges after repeatedly breaking into a Monroe County vape shop and stealing more than $1,200 worth of goods, police said. Investigators recovered the stolen vaping...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:52 AM EDT

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Mitch McConnell draws attention after awkward voting moment

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) drew attention after video showed a GOP colleague appearing to try to instruct him how to vote, just days after McConnell returned to Capitol...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT

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New bill could limit soda and candy purchases for SNAP recipients

A new bill would further restrict what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can buy, specifically targeting soda and candy. The proposal comes as more states move to...

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT