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From Blue Laws to Primetime, Sunday Baseball Underwent a Major Shift

From Blue Laws to Primetime, Sunday Baseball Underwent a Major Shift

For many years, the tradition of playing baseball on Sundays, a staple of American culture today, faced significant legal and social hurdles. Acros...
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Tornadoes and Flash Flooding Strike Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Tornadoes and Flash Flooding Strike Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Severe storms swept through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Nassau County, New York, experienced a rare waterspout that came ashore, causing significant damage to a beach club. Another waterspout was reported in southern Queens. Tornadoes also caused destruction in Dover, Delaware, and Columbia, Pennsylvania, prompting states of emergency in affected areas. Heavy rainfall led to flash flooding, with parts of New York City receiving nearly 3 inches of rain in a few hours. Southern New Jersey saw even higher totals, reaching up to 5 inches. The storms disrupted air travel and caused road closures across the region (CNN, 2026-08-20).
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17 charged in upstate NY drug trafficking ring; cocaine, fentanyl seized

17 charged in upstate NY drug trafficking ring; cocaine, fentanyl seized

New York Attorney General Letitia James said the alleged operation moved cocaine from Puerto Rico into western New York, with activity spanning four New York counties.
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Two Philadelphia-Area Men Charged in Alleged Penn State University Drug Trafficking Operation

Two Philadelphia-Area Men Charged in Alleged Penn State University Drug Trafficking Operation

Two Philadelphia-area men, Kyle Ridpath of Media and Daniel Price of Torresdale, both 21, have been charged with misdemeanors in connection with an alleged major drug trafficking operation linked to Penn State University. Court documents indicate that Ridpath and Price possessed and packaged cocaine in plastic bags in March 2024, reportedly under the direction of Thomas Robinson, one of the alleged leaders of the operation. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday stated that cocaine was primarily packaged at fraternity houses, with the involvement of fraternity members and pledges, sometimes as a form of indoctrination. The drug network allegedly transported drugs from New York and Philadelphia to State College, where they were processed and sold. In total, 14 individuals have been charged, with 13 being Penn State students at the time of the alleged offenses. Senior fraternity members Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson are identified as the organizers.
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Woman charged with planning ISIS-inspired attack on New York State Capitol building

Woman charged with planning ISIS-inspired attack on New York State Capitol building

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities arrested and charged a New York woman with planning to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state's capitol building in Albany, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
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New York Utilities Seek Authority to Own and Develop Renewable Energy Generation Assets

New York Utilities Seek Authority to Own and Develop Renewable Energy Generation Assets

Utilities in New York, including Con Edison, National Grid, and Avangrid-owned Rochester Gas and Electric and New York State Electric and Gas, are advocating for a change in state regulations that would allow them to own and develop power generation assets, specifically solar and wind farms. This move comes after the state mandated in the 1990s that utilities divest their power plants to foster competition. The utilities argue that this reform is crucial for reliably and affordably meeting New York's growing energy demands and achieving its clean energy goals. They contend that independent power companies have not met state targets due to financial pressures and supply chain issues. The Public Service Commission is currently reviewing this proposed change as it evaluates strategies to increase clean and renewable energy generation within the state. This discussion is not unique to New York, with similar pushes being made by utilities in other states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and Illinois.
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How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

The Florida Democratic Senate primary gives the growing leftwing political group its biggest upset yet of 2026. Here's their overall record.
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New York Utilities Seek Approval to Own and Operate Renewable Energy Projects

New York Utilities Seek Approval to Own and Operate Renewable Energy Projects

New York Utilities Seek Approval to Own and Operate Renewable Energy Projects
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Penn State Fraternity Pledges Allegedly Forced to Bag Cocaine in College Drug Ring

Penn State Fraternity Pledges Allegedly Forced to Bag Cocaine in College Drug Ring

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has charged 14 individuals, including 13 current or former Penn State students, in connection with an alleged college drug ring. Authorities claim that Penn State fraternity pledges were compelled to cut and package cocaine as part of the operation, which was run out of two off-campus fraternity houses: Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon. The drug ring, active in 2023 and 2024, reportedly sourced bulk quantities of cocaine from contacts in Philadelphia and New York. The alleged leader, 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello, surrendered after failing to appear for his arraignment on charges including possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. Paul Robinson, the father of another accused supplier, faces charges for allegedly concealing evidence. Penn State has placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension, while Sigma Chi, not recognized by the university, has suspended its chapter operations and members involved.
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New York Utilities Seek Permission to Build Solar and Wind Farms Amidst State Climate Goals

New York Utilities Seek Permission to Build Solar and Wind Farms Amidst State Climate Goals

New York state regulators are currently evaluating proposals from utilities, including Con Edison, National Grid, and Avangrid-owned Rochester Gas and Electric and New York State Electric and Gas, to allow them to own and operate solar and wind farms. This move comes decades after the state mandated utilities to divest from power plant ownership in the 1990s to foster competition. The utilities argue that independent power companies have not met state clean energy targets due to financial pressures and supply chain issues. They contend that utility-owned generation is essential to reliably and affordably meet New York's increasing energy demands and achieve its ambitious climate goals. The Public Service Commission is considering this change as part of its broader strategy to boost clean and renewable energy generation within the state.
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Penn State Students Charged in Alleged Fraternity Drug Trafficking Ring

Penn State Students Charged in Alleged Fraternity Drug Trafficking Ring

More than a dozen current and former Pennsylvania State University students have been charged in connection with a suspected drug trafficking ring. This operation, active from 2023 to 2024, allegedly involved members of the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities. Prosecutors state that large quantities of cocaine were transported from Philadelphia and New York to State College, Pennsylvania. The drugs were reportedly cut and packaged at off-campus fraternity houses before being distributed primarily among students and fraternity members. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday identified Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson as the primary suppliers and senior members of the fraternities involved. Penn State has expressed being 'horrified' by the allegations and is cooperating with law enforcement. The university has placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and will subject current students charged to its conduct process. Sigma Chi is noted as not being a recognized Penn State organization.
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What democratic socialists are showing us about the midterms | Opinion

What democratic socialists are showing us about the midterms | Opinion

The big scary wave of socialism that President Trump wants you to fear is just a small group of politicians appealing to voters with mixed success.