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Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Sets Attendance Record
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The 2026 Twin Cities Marathon began Sunday in Minneapolis, with more than 30,000 runners registered for the weekend’s races—a record. Defending champions Will Norris and Jane Bareikis returned, as organizers advised drivers to expect road closures and said the race will move to mid-October starting in 2027.
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Two Dozen Rescue Kittens Visit Mall Aquarium
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About two dozen rescue kittens from the Twin Cities’ Bitty Kitty Brigade visited SEA LIFE at the Mall of America, where they watched sharks, stingrays and other marine life. The organization’s sixth aquarium field trip also helped raise awareness and gave the orphaned kittens a chance to socialize before adoption.
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Twin Brothers Plead Guilty in $1.3M Golf Tax Scheme
Business
— Sep 29, 2026
Twin brothers who worked as MRI technicians pleaded guilty to tax crimes after operating a golf tee-time resale business in Los Angeles and Orange counties and failing to report more than $1.3 million in income. Prosecutors said they routed business fees to personal accounts and falsely claimed exemption from employer tax withholding; they face sentencing in January 2027.
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Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together
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— Sep 23, 2026
Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.
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Was NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?
Emily Kopp · 8 min · 36m
Twins’ Buxton Set for Season-Ending Hip Surgery
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— Sep 11, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip, ending his season and causing him to miss the remainder of the year. Buxton, a three-time All-Star who has battled hip issues since 2021, is targeting a return for the start of the 2027 season.
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Dana Whitfield
Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers Over New York
World
— Sep 10, 2026
Drones illuminated New York Harbor in a 2,977-light tribute to each victim of 9/11, with the lights rising and forming the Twin Towers ahead of the 25th anniversary. The event, produced by Sky Elements, was shaped with input from the 9/11 community and funded by private donations including the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, with safety permits coordinated by IDEKO.
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Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2
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— Sep 12, 2026
Angel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.
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Dana Whitfield
Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.
Aaron Judge Removed With Leg Tightness
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— Sep 15, 2026
The Yankees are closely watching Aaron Judge following his return from a 100-day IL stint with a rib fracture, as he has looked rusty at the plate but remains a focal point for late-season momentum. He sparked an 8-3 win by belting a three-run homer against the Twins, continuing to stack strong numbers and a historic OPS against Minnesota.
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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
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— Sep 10, 2026
Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.
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Was NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?
About a month before the White House considered an executive order giving it greater control over the National Institutes of Health, outside experts close to the administration learned of an NIH-backed project advocating sex-change procedures in children, according to a former administration official. Reversing the tide of transgender surgeries in minors, including securing the closure of five top
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Guardians Win Series, Hold Wild-Card Lead
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— Sep 10, 2026
With the Twins’ playoff hopes fading and their chances shrinking to only a sliver, they face a pivotal three-game series against the Guardians at Target Field that could determine their postseason fate. Meanwhile, Cleveland sits in a wild-card position and within reach of the AL Central lead, aiming to win the weekend to preserve its postseason status and keep pressure on Chicago.
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France Grants Citizenship to the Clooneys
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— Dec 30, 2025
Actor George Clooney — along with his wife and twins — were granted French citizenship. The French government listed Clooney, Amal Clooney, and their twins, their twins Ella and Alexander, were listed in the…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Twins Who Married Twins Are Set to Host Wedding-Themed Jewelry Show
Reporting
— Aug 2, 2023
Twin sisters who married identical twin brothers opened up about their new show involving wedding-themed jewelry. Brittany and Briana Deane Salyers, 37, spoke to People exclusively about the show titled “ I Do, x 2 ”…
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Mary Slessor Stops the Killing of Twins
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A Dundee millworker sailed to Calabar, moved in where no European would live, and ended the abandonment of twin babies — dozens of whom she raised herself.
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‘Twin-dergarten’: 17 Sets of Twins Attend Kindergarten at Pennsylvania Elementary School
Reporting
— Nov 8, 2023
The Colonial School District in Pennsylvania is getting double the fun. Its kindergarten class is hosting 17 sets of twins who will graduate in 2036. According to Fox News , the district’s community relations…
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Cartel Lieutenant’s Capture Could Provide New Links to Former Mexican President’s Son
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 4 min · 52m
Punxsutawney Phil’s Twins Get Weather-Related Names — Sunny, Shadow
Reporting
— May 14, 2024
We should have seen this coming — Punxsutawney Phil’s twins have weather-related names. The announcement was made on Mother’s Day that the twins are named Sunny and Shadow, per the Associated Press . Sunny, a female…
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Conjoined Twin Abby Hensel Married in 2021
Reporting
— Mar 28, 2024
Conjoined twin Abby Hensel married a U.S. Army veteran in 2021. The former TLC reality star, 34, married Josh Bowling, a nurse, according to public records obtained by Today . The twins — Abby and Brittany — became…
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Elon Musk Seemingly Responds to Report He Had Twins With an Executive at One of His Startups
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— Jul 7, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to respond to a report that had twins with one of his top executives. According to a report from Insider, court documents show he quietly had twins with Shivon Zilis last November. In April…
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1 LB Premature Twins Survive Despite One Battling Rare Medical Condition
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— Apr 12, 2022
After being born prematurely, these Nebraska twins beat the odds. Harper Jacobo and her twin sister Gabriella were both born at 23 weeks and only weighed one pound in February 2021, according to the Daily Mail . Because…
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Aaron Carter’s Twin Sister Opens Up About His Addiction
Reporting
— Aug 10, 2023
Angel Carter, twin sister of late singer Aaron Carter, opened up about his battle with addiction. In an exclusive interview with People , Angel Carter, 35, revealed the family’s pressures of “fame and fortune” and the…
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Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched
Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.
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Virginia Twins Arrested for Alleged Government Database Deletion
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— Dec 4, 2025
Two Virginia twin brothers are facing federal charges after allegedly targeting sensitive government databases while working as contractors. According to Fox News , the Justice Department announced Wednesday that Muneeb…
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Minnesota Twins Postpone Game ‘Out of Respect’ for Black Man Shot By Police
Reporting
— Apr 12, 2021
The Minnesota Twins are postponing their game against the Boston Red Sox “out of respect for the tragic events” surrounding the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. In a statement on Monday, the team said, “Out of respect…
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Twins beat Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento
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— Aug 25, 2026
The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento to snap a three-game skid, with Zebby Matthews throwing seven innings of one-run ball and Josh Bell driving in three runs. Byron Buxton, Kaelen Culpepper and Ryan Kreidler contributed multi-hit nights as the Twins’ offense produced 16 hits, while the A’s rally fell short in the late innings.
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Twin New Year’s Babies Have Different Birth Date and Year
Reporting
— Jan 2, 2024
A pair of New Year’s twins were due at the end of January but decided to make their own independent entrances into the world over the New Year’s holiday. According to 6 ABC Action News WPVI TV , Baby Ezra was born at…
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Tigers snap skid past Twins as wild-card race tightens
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— Sep 7, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the series opener at Comerica Park, with Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homering and Troy Melton going 5⅔ innings before the bullpen held on for the win. Greene extended his hot streak with three hits, and Detroit moved to 66-78 as they close in on a postseason wildcard pursuit.
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Dana Whitfield
Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year.
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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 2h
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