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Mike Ditka, 'Iron Mike' and Bears champion, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, known as 'Iron Mike,' has died at the age of 86. He won NFL championships as both a player and a head coach with the Chicago...
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Hurricane Isaias threatens Florida Panhandle with life-threatening storm surge
Hurricane Isaias, a Category 3 storm with winds near 120 mph, is expected to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle late Friday. Officials warn of a life-threatening storm...
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Stephen A. Smith apologizes after Lane Johnson mental health comments
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith apologized after criticism over comments questioning Lane Johnson’s decision to retire four games into the 2026 NFL season. Critics, including former ESPN host...
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Do not eat fish from Wissahickon Creek Basin, state agencies say
Pennsylvania state agencies this week issued a "do not eat" advisory covering all fish in the Wissahickon Creek Basin after tests found contamination from so-called forever chemicals exceeding...
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'Boy Meets World' star Will Friedle hospitalized after severe bleeding while urinating
Will Friedle, known for playing Eric Matthews on Boy Meets World, said he was hospitalized after a frightening medical emergency involving severe blood in his urine. He has...
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Michael Kearns, actor and AIDS activist, dies at 76
Michael Kearns, an actor and director known for roles on Cheers and Beverly Hills, 90210, died Monday at age 76, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He publicly disclosed...
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Paul Finebaum: Georgia has an Alabama problem
SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum said there’s one thing more than any other troubling Kirby Smart and his No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs before Saturday’s game at No. 6...
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Pentagon awards Raytheon $6.3B for ballistic missile interceptors
The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $6.3 billion contract to produce additional interceptors designed to shoot down ballistic missiles. The contract covers manufacturing work to...
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Pa. Turnpike upgrades safety after Allegheny Mountain Tunnel fire trapped motorists
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's 19-page after-action report examined a June 4, 2026, pickup-trailer fire in the westbound Allegheny Mountain Tunnel in Somerset County that briefly trapped about 150...
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Starbucks reportedly exploring takeover of Chipotle
Starbucks has reportedly assembled a team of advisors to explore a possible takeover of Chipotle. Reports did not provide a timeline or indicate whether any formal bids have...
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Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears coach, dead at 86
Legendary former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86. Jarrett Payton shared the news on behalf of the Ditka family.
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Allentown man convicted of first-degree murder in 2024 Labor Day shooting
A 27-year-old Allentown man was convicted of first-degree murder in the Labor Day 2024 shooting death of a 39-year-old city resident, prosecutors announced. The Lehigh County District Attorney’s...
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Man charged with murder after parking dispute shooting kills 12-year-old at youth football game
A Baltimore man was charged with murder after police say he fired a rifle during an argument over a parking spot and killed a 12-year-old girl at a...
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Eagles projected to draft Texas OT Trevor Goosby in way‑too‑early 2027 mock draft
Yahoo Sports’ way‑too‑early 2027 NFL mock draft projects the Philadelphia Eagles will select Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby as a replacement for retiring Lane Johnson. The projection comes...
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Columbus Day 2026 is Monday, Oct. 12 — also observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in some communities
Columbus Day 2026 is observed on Monday, Oct. 12. The holiday is known and observed in some communities as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Walmart tech sale: 50-inch 4K TV $158, AirPods 4 $79 — ends Oct. 11
Walmart's limited-time tech sale runs through Oct. 11 and features discounts on gadgets for work and entertainment, including a 50-inch 4K smart TV for $158, Apple AirPods 4...
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Developer files zoning challenge over second data center in Upper Mount Bethel Township
Another company looking to build a data center in Upper Mount Bethel Township has filed a challenge to the township’s zoning ordinances. The developer asked the zoning hearing...
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Woman found along I‑81 in 1986 identified after 40 years
Pennsylvania State Police announced they have identified a woman whose naked body was found along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County in 1986. The remains were identified as an...