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The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing. Instead of ...

Should Chicago Cubs fans stop watching Marquee Sports Network in the final week of their first playoff season in five years? Should Bears fans tune out their “Monday Night Football” game against the ...

The times we live in seem more chaotic by the week — sometimes by the day. In Minnesota and across the country, shocking acts of violence have shaken our sense of safety. Debates over the future of ...

In 1986, my most prized possession was a little pink phone message slip written by a hotel clerk. “Miss Dowd,” it read, “Robert Redford called. He’s at the same number as last night.” I’d never met ...

Dueling big-name proposals to develop casinos in Times Square and Hudson Yards were voted down on Wednesday, narrowing the field in the high-stakes contest to secure a lucrative state license to bring ...

Stephen A. Smith is already probably the most influential sports commentator in the media game. His salary proves it, as he is pushing $40 million a year in earnings, sources briefed on his contracts ...

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MORGANTOWN — Sunday afternoon came earlier than normal, or so it seemed to those who revelled far into the morning hours Sunday celebrating West Virginia’s unexpected and unmatched overtime victory ...

The 31st annual Tour de Bronx is in less than one month! On Sunday, Oct. 5, the intersection at Grand Concourse and 161st Street will be filled with excited riders and their bicycles, ready to “Ride ...

Our editors' top picks to read today. Reinvest every possible dollar into students and staff. Florida’s public schools are losing students faster than expected. One idea: Turn under-used campuses into ...

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – A popular Northern Michigan restaurant has made an exclusive list. The New York Times released its list of the 50 best restaurants list for 2025 this week and Modern Bird in ...