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Padres closer Miller misses do-or-die Game 3 — 2dMLB put Padres closer Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before elimination Game 3; 38-save, 1.67 ERA All-Star is replaced by Wandy Peralta (3.61 ERA).

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North Carolina invests $17M in rural mental healthHealth — 1dNorth Carolina is directing more than $17 million from a federal rural health funding pool toward mental health and substance-use care, including behavioral health clinics, mobile crisis teams, opioid treatment and support for youth and pregnant or postpartum patients. State officials say the investments are intended to bring services closer to rural residents facing barriers to care.

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Home Price Cuts Rise Across MarketsBusiness — 3dSellers are cutting asking prices as buyers become more selective and homes take longer to sell, with price reductions rising across the U.S. and especially common in Colorado. Agents in Australia and data from the U.K. likewise point to sellers needing to price closer to what buyers will pay, as holding out can make a sale less likely.

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Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader to US in Security Policy Shift — Sep 25, 2026Colombia extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, known as “Spider,” to the United States to face drug-trafficking and terrorism-related charges. The move reverses former President Gustavo Petro’s use of Rojas as a peace negotiator and reflects President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher approach toward armed groups and closer cooperation with Washington.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Prescott Sets Cowboys TD Record in 37-20 Win — Sep 20, 2026Dak Prescott broke the Dallas Cowboys' franchise record for most touchdown passes, throwing his 249th career TD to seal a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders and surpassing Tony Romo. The performance featured key TDs to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson as Dallas moved closer to the franchise's all-time leaders in wins and touchdowns.

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Maya Lindstrom Prescott throwing his 249th TD to top Romo feels like a solid milestone for the franchise.

Chesney adds second Gillette Stadium show after strong demand — Sep 21, 2026Kenny Chesney has added a second Gillette Stadium date to his 2027 Original Vibe Room Tour for August 27, alongside the previously announced August 28 finale, with Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James on the bill. The double-show closer expands the stadium run to 20 shows across 19 markets, with tickets going on sale September 25.

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Priya Raman Adding that extra date makes sense with how popular these stadium shows get. Looking forward to seeing all those artists together.

Bears Lean on Keenum at Quarterback as Williams and Bagent Remain Sidelined — Sep 23, 2026With Caleb Williams hamstrung and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, the Chicago Bears may turn to veteran Case Keenum to start Monday night against the Eagles after he practiced as the only active quarterback; coach Ben Johnson said they’re not planning to add another QB and will decide closer to game time. Keenum, who hasn’t played in a regular-season game since 2023, has been preparing as if he could start, while Miller Moss remains on the practice squad as a potential backup option.

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Derek Foss Johnson waiting until game time makes sense but the offense could stall without Williams.

Mets' Williams Expected Back This Weekend — Sep 14, 2026The Mets are counting on the return of closer Devin Williams from a right shoulder strain as they push to finish the season with a healthier bullpen, while also hoping to assess him without a rehab assignment in the final weeks. Williams’ return would reinforce a reshaped bullpen led by Kodai Senga, with the team already out of postseason contention and seeking a productive finish to the year.

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Niger Appoints Military Chief After Mutiny — Sep 12, 2026Niger’s military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in a reshuffle following the August mutiny. The changes also elevate Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief and reflect a shift toward closer ties with Russia while moving away from Western partners.

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Maya Lindstrom Appointing a new chief after the mutiny is a logical move to tighten control, though leaning toward Russia risks losing Western support that could aid development.

Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member — Sep 13, 2026Edmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Texas Tech, Houston Meet in Ranked Rivalry — Sep 16, 2026Texas Tech’s roster-spending push remains front and center as it reportedly spent around $5 million to keep Brendan Sorsby and has long been a leader in the Big 12, though recent estimates show BYU now closer to the pack and Tech not necessarily the most expensive. The narrative blends a high-stakes program-building push with a high-profile showdown against Houston, a test of whether Tech’s 2025 breakthrough can translate into sustained national power amid coaching tensions and fanfare about the program’s spending and strategy.

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Tickets Reportedly Top $42,000 Ahead of Texas-Ohio State — Sep 9, 2026Ticket prices for the Texas vs. Ohio State game have surged to eye-popping levels, with some listings hitting $42,000 and average resale prices around $800–$900 as the matchup—bolstered by College GameDay and two top-five teams—sets a near-sellout, record-attendance expectation. Many students and fans are being priced out, relying on virtual queues or season-ticket packages, while analysts note demand could still rise closer to kickoff before easing once inventory shifts.

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Diamondbacks sign Littell, Soroka; Sewald DFA — Aug 10, 2026Arizona designated closer Paul Sewald for assignment after a sharp downturn that prompted a closer-by-committee approach, with his 6.23 ERA in recent outings and blown saves ending his run as closer. Brandyn Garcia has taken the saves as Sewald moves toward potential waiver or another destination.

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‘The Race Is Literally Closer Than a Coin Flip,’ Polling Guru Says — Nov 5, 2024Election Day is underway — and polling guru Nate Silver’s prediction shows the election is “closer than a coin flip.” “When I say the odds in this year’s presidential race are about as close as you can possibly get to…

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Major League Baseball Places Closer On Leave Amid Gambling Probe — Jul 29, 2025A top Major League Baseball pitcher has been pulled from the game, and questions are now swirling around the future of sports betting in professional baseball. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on…

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New Mine Inches America Closer To Unshackling Itself From China — Jul 11, 2025The U.S. is opening its first new Wyoming coal mine in decades to extract both coal and critical rare earth metals, inching the country closer to the Trump administration’s energy independence goals. The Brook Mine…

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‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Set to Come Closer to Earth Than Any in Recorded History in 2029Reporting — Dec 27, 2023The Apophis asteroid, also called the “God of Chaos,” is expected to fly by Earth in April of 2029. But it is also projected to come closer than any asteroid in recorded history which has caused NASA to launch a mission…

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Psaki’s Underling Lets the Real Story Slip By Telling Fox Reporter ‘We Don’t Comment on the Laptop’Opinion — Apr 7, 2022Try as they may, the nonexistent, Russian-influenced, perfectly innocent Hunter Biden laptop continues to bite the Biden administration. And it’s beginning to take out sizeable chunks, coming closer and closer to “The…

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Biden Moves Into Lead in Georgia, Inches Closer To White HouseReporting — Nov 6, 2020Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden took a narrow lead over President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia early on Friday, edging closer to winning the White House in a nail-biting contest as a…

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Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation To Edge Closer With Sunday VoteReporting — Oct 25, 2020The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Sunday plans to move closer toward a final confirmation vote on President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on Monday, just over a week before Election…

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Swamp’s Military-Industrial Complex Merger With Israel Inches Closer To Becoming Reality — Jun 29, 2026Congress is inching closer to deeply integrating America’s military-industrial complex with Israel’s national security state. The Senate has proposed $300 million for a program that would benefit Tel Aviv in its version…

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Cash-Strapped California Inches Closer To Handing Taxpayer Home Loans To Illegal Migrants — Aug 18, 2024California lawmakers are one step closer to making hundreds of millions of taxpayer-funded home loans available to residents living in the country illegally. Democrats on the California Senate Appropriations Committee…

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Pelosi Says McConnell’s Initial ‘Non-Starter’ Bill Has ‘Moved a Great Deal Closer to America’s Workers’Reporting — Mar 25, 2020After first dubbing it a “non-starter,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is applauding bipartisan efforts as Congress inches closer to closing out a massive economic stimulus package. “Thanks to the unity and…

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