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Baseball Legend Tommy John Dies at 83

Baseball Legend Tommy John Dies at 83

Tommy John, the four-time All-Star pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery transformed sports medicine and bore his name, has died at his Florida home. The left-hander won 288 games over a 26-year Major League career.

8/16/2026
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Mangione Legal Fund Remains Active After Guilty Plea

Mangione Legal Fund Remains Active After Guilty Plea

The fundraising platform GiveSendGo has confirmed that Luigi Mangione's legal defense campaign will continue operating despite his recent guilty plea in federal court. The platform cited ongoing legal proceedings and its policy framework as reasons for maintaining the fundraiser.

8/16/2026
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Federal Emergency Aid Approved for Indiana Flooding Disaster

Federal Emergency Aid Approved for Indiana Flooding Disaster

President Donald Trump has authorized emergency assistance for Indiana following severe weather that claimed at least five lives and caused widespread destruction across the state. The disaster declaration enables federal support for ongoing rescue operations and recovery efforts.

8/16/2026
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Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Contained

Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Contained

ATLANTIC CITY - A fire under 1900 Boardwalk near Bally’s Sunday morning is reportedly under control. No injuries or cause of the fire have been...

8/16/2026
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Ray J Defeats Orlando Brown in Atlanta Boxing Match

Ray J Defeats Orlando Brown in Atlanta Boxing Match

Ray J secured a unanimous decision victory over Orlando Brown in a three-round celebrity boxing match Saturday night at State Farm Arena. The bout, which aired on the Zeus Network, served as the undercard for the Claressa Shields-Kaye Scott showdown.

8/16/2026
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Atlantic City Casinos Post Best July in 14 Years

Atlantic City Casinos Post Best July in 14 Years

Our casino industry is on fire this summer. Atlantic City's nine gaming halls collectively won more than $304 million in July, marking the strongest performance for the month since 2012 and helping push statewide gaming revenue past the $4 billion mark for the year.

8/16/2026
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Teen Arrested After Five Shot at Virginia State University

Teen Arrested After Five Shot at Virginia State University

A 19-year-old suspect was apprehended hiding in a residence hall closet following an early morning shooting that left five people injured, including one in critical condition. The incident prompted a campus-wide lockdown that lasted several hours.

8/16/2026
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Teen with Down Syndrome Builds Business Writing Messages in Sand

Teen with Down Syndrome Builds Business Writing Messages in Sand

A 13-year-old from Kauaʻi who is nonverbal has transformed a family beach tradition into Sand Scribletz, a donation-based service that delivers photographed shoreline messages to those who can no longer visit the places they love.

8/16/2026
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Hoboken-Linked Businessman Joins FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters

Hoboken-Linked Businessman Joins FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters

Rey E. Grabato, II, who has connections to Hoboken and the Philippines, now appears on the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list. Federal authorities accuse him of orchestrating schemes that defrauded roughly 2,000 investors of more than $650 million and obstructing IRS tax collection efforts.

8/16/2026
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NPR Launches Podcast Contest for Seniors 65 and Older

NPR Launches Podcast Contest for Seniors 65 and Older

National Public Radio has opened submissions for its 2026 Senior Podcast Challenge, inviting Americans aged 65 and over to create original audio stories for a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C., and have their work featured on NPR's signature news programs.

8/16/2026
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