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Queens, NY

McNeil is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Orioles. The Orioles have southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill, so the left-handed-hitting McNeil will begin Wednesday's afternoon game on the bench. Jose Iglesias will start at second base and bat seventh for the Mets.

Mets' Jeff McNeil: Out against left-hander

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Raleigh, NC

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Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

San Diego, CA

New York Post

SAN DIEGO — The postseason feel was there, with two ace starting pitchers battling Thursday in front of a sellout crowd and runs at a premium for most of the night.

But the Mets ultimately delivered punches. 

The Padres jabbed. 



A close game for eight innings turned into a comfortable cushion and 8-3 victory for the Mets in front of 41,673 at Petco Park to begin a 10-game road trip that includes plenty of wild-card flavor.

In winning for the third time in four games, the Mets (67-61) remained 1 ½ lengths behind Atlanta for the NL’s third wild-card spot. 

The Padres...

Mets start critical 10-game road trip with solid win over Padres

Sporting News

The Baltimore Orioles have suffered multiple injuries on the infield, and on Wednesday, they brought in an infielder who played in last year's World Series.

Orioles add infielder with World Series experience to address glaring need

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

ESPN

The Baltimore outfielder is making the most of his walk year -- and winning a friendly competition along the way.

Veteran Anthony Santander showing young Orioles how it's done

Houston, TX

Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros will play Anthony Santander and the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Orioles are -102 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favored Astros (-118). Houston (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The total is 9 runs for the contest (with -104 odds to hit the over and -116 odds on the under).

Astros vs. Orioles Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 23

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Voters on Tuesday across Duval, Nassau and Clay counties chose attorney Ashley Wells Cox , a former assistant state attorney in the Fourth Circuit, to become a judge on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Nelly Korda looks to be back to her dominant best at the home of golf. The top-ranked American mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round on Friday to take a three-stroke lead at the Women’s British Open.

Nelly Korda regains dominant form to lead Women's British Open by 3 shots at the home of golf

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Jesse Winker's pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing...

Jesse Winker's pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

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