David Crowley's razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against Trump's pick

David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win over a democratic socialist in swing state Wisconsin sets up a match against a congressman who has voted with President Donald Trump 100% of the time. It is ...
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Tagovailoa to play at least first series with starters in Falcons' preseason opener against Broncos

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski on Wednesday said starters, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, will play at least the first series in Friday night's preseason ...
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Retired Rensselaer sheriff employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal

BRUNSWICK — Jadah Robinson, a 21-year-old junior Olympic champion boxer, went to a Dollar General in Brunswick to do some after-church shopping on Sunday with her brother, god-brother, nephew, and a ...
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Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park

CHICAGO (AP) — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then the Chicago White Sox heard from their fans. Everyone wanted a pope-themed hat. Advertisement Article continues below ...
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Union College director, county legislator becomes Schenectady public safety commissioner

The public safety commissioner role is designated to oversee conduct in the Schenectady police and fire departments. SCHENECTADY — A Union College campus security administrator and retired Niskayuna ...
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Beyond keeping out bugs, the screen door safeguards Americans' trust in others

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The metallic screech followed by a sad excuse for a bang. The tap-tap-tap of a cat eager to come in before dusk. The erratic thumping of moths doomed by the siren-pull of the ...
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Ellis Medicine sues St. Peter’s over access to cardiology practice

SCHENECTADY — Ellis Medicine filed a lawsuit Wednesday against St. Peter’s Health Partners, accusing the Catholic health system of blocking its access to a Schenectady cardiology practice. The lawsuit ...
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Everyone wants to 'tax the rich.' In New York City, it's getting complicated

NEW YORK (AP) — Across the U.S., calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans. But even in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York, getting the wealthy to pay more isn’t playing out as ...
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Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs Jets in joint practice, doesn't return

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the New York Jets on Wednesday and didn't return. Buccaneers coach Todd ...
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Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcomed 'sanctuary' after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs his “sanctuary,” whether that be the quiet, hour-long drive north to Missouri Western State University or ...
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Irish runner Mark English breaks European championships record in 800 meters

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Irish middle-distance runner Mark English broke a longstanding European championships record in the 800 meters when he won his semifinal heat on Wednesday. English finished ...
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One year later, Albany Sanatani Mandir celebrates anniversary

Albany Sanatani Mandir, the Capital Region’s first Bengali Hindu temple, will host a two-day event this weekend to celebrate its first anniversary as a space for the region’s growing Bengali community ...