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Oscar-Winning Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102 — 1dEva Marie Saint died at 102, the oldest living Oscar winner; she accepted her On the Waterfront award nine months pregnant, joked she might give birth onstage, and did so two days later.

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Actress Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102 — 16hAcademy Award winner Eva Marie Saint, the actress who won an Academy Award for her work on “On the Waterfront,” has died. She was 102. Saint, a Newark, New Jersey, native, was th… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Obituaries Remember Five Women Across U.S.Lifestyle — 2dObituaries remember Mary Pockey, Mary Annette Murry, Linda Harkins, AnneMarie Paone-Mullin and Jane Musselwhite for lives devoted to family, community and meaningful work. Their varied passions included gardening, faith, music, theater, real estate and caring for others.

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Nate Bailey dives to the pylon after Hail Mary lateral as Harvard beats Colgate 20-17 — 4dHarvard freshman Nate Bailey scored as time expired on a Hail Mary lateral from Teigan Pelletier, lifting the Crimson past Colgate 20-17 at Harvard Stadium.

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Animal House Actress Mary Louise Weller Dies — 6dMary Louise Weller, Animal House's Mandy Pepperidge, has died at 79 after a brief illness, her family said, requesting privacy.

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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.

Job Listings Span Four Cities, Varied RolesBusiness — 3dThe listings highlight retail and service openings in Bellevue, Sault Ste. Marie and Lubbock, including sales, cashier, salon, and senior-living kitchen roles. Globe Life is also hiring two new-business specialists in McKinney, Texas—one on-site and one hybrid—to review and process insurance applications.

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UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — 5dSaint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square — Sep 25, 2026A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.

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Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance — Sep 28, 2026Marie-Celestin Karondwa was beaten to death in Butembo after urging Ebola precautions on air; attackers looted his home and set it on fire.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Kentucky Shrine Case — 6dThe Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church’s challenge to zoning restrictions that blocked a planned grotto honoring the Virgin Mary, considering whether the decision violated federal protections against land-use rules that substantially burden religious exercise. Neighbors opposed the project over traffic concerns, while the church says lower courts misinterpreted the law.

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Maya Lindstrom Lower courts seem to have misread the law if they let local rules stop this project so easily.

Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse — Sep 27, 2026Pope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.

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Tom Gallagher The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — Sep 17, 2026A Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

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Tennessee QB Brandon Exits, Returns After Injury — Sep 26, 2026Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon returned from a right-shoulder injury, threw a late TD to Mike Matthews, then saw his Hail Mary fall incomplete in a 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26.

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Sam Okafor The Hail Mary falling short after everything else felt like the difference in a game that close against Texas.

Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant’s Ex-Wife — Sep 24, 2026Gregg Popovich, 77, married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16 in Bexar County; she is the ex-wife of longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer.

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Nicole Hardy Popovich marrying his old assistant's ex at 77 might stir up some awkwardness around the Spurs but it's their private choice.

Pope celebrated Mary’s birthday with “Good Counsel” devotion — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV marked the vigil of Mary's birth by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano and presenting a golden rose to the image there.

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Chris Dalton I like how this ties the Pope's public prayers to practical guidance from Mary for everyday decisions.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

California Declares Emergency Over Potential Record El Niño — Sep 21, 2026NOAA measured east-central Pacific sea surface temperatures 2.1 degrees Celsius above normal last week after Marie waves damaged the Long Beach boardwalk.

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Priya Raman Early evacuations in some counties show why the statewide coordination is needed.

Iowa State Singletary Taken Off Field on Backboard — Sep 19, 2026Iowa State CB Jaheim Singletary was carted off on a backboard after colliding with teammate Willie Breland III on Bowling Green's 59-yard TD and taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center.

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Marcus Bell Iowa State secondary is already thin so this injury could hurt them down the line.

Judge Restores $7 Billion Solar Program for 900,000 — Sep 18, 2026Trump-appointed Judge Mary McElroy on Sept. 18, 2026, vacated EPA’s termination of the $7 billion Solar for All program for more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.

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Nicole Hardy The EPA shouldn't have ended the program without a better reason, and the judge was right to step in.

Hurricane Marie Cancels Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival — Sep 11, 2026The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica was canceled two weeks before its Sept. 26-27 debut due to Hurricane Marie causing significant beach erosion, with refunds being issued and plans announced to return in 2027. The two-day beach festival, organized by Goldenvoice and featuring headliners The Killers, Olivia Dean, and Jack White, is the second major Los Angeles–area beach festival canceled this year as organizers prioritize safety and beach restoration.

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Sam Okafor It's disappointing to lose the festival again this year, but the erosion from Marie makes canceling the right call for safety.

Jury Trials Begin in Ohio and North Carolina — Sep 14, 2026Jury selection begins for James Salerno and Lavi Pham in the Charlotte NoDa murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins, who was stabbed more than 130 times and hidden inside a mattress after being lured to a Rollerton Road apartment; the trial is expected to last about six weeks. Prosecutors say Collins was killed in 2020, while the defense plans to argue voluntary intoxication as part of their strategy.

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APAC Family Offices Outperform, Prioritize AI Investments — Sep 22, 202626% of APAC family offices reported 2026 YTD returns above 15%, about double the global figure, Citi Wealth found; 80% named AI a primary investment sector.

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Sam Okafor APAC offices posting double the global rate of strong returns shows their AI priority is paying off already.

Mary Slessor's Decision to Go to CalabarGood News — FROM 1876Mary Slessor converts and volunteers for the Calabar mission in Nigeria.

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On her birthday, Mary shows her triumph in MaltaGood News — Sep 8, 2026Malta's long devotion to Mary includes the 1565 lifting of the Great Siege on her Nativity feast after Grand Master de la Valette prayed before the Damaskinì icon.

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The Healing of Marie Bailly's NieceGood News — FROM 1891Advanced tuberculosis cured

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