North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

Mountain View, CA

New York City, NY

Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.

VIDEO: Highlights of St. John’s women’s win

Queens, NY

QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John’s University women overwhelmed UAlbany with 37 shots in a 2-0 non-league victory at Belson Stadium on Thursday night. The Red Storm’s (3-1-1) shot total was the program’s highest in at least 16 years and ranks top 20 in the country this season. It was the second most by a Big East team this season trailing Georgetown University, which had 41 against Quinnipiac University. The Johnnies allowed two shots against the Great Danes (1-4).

OVERWHELMING: St. John’s women take 37 shots in 2-0 win

West Long Branch, NJ

QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John’s University women battled undefeated Monmouth University to a scoreless draw at Belson Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The two sides went back-and-forth in a defensive-minded battle. Monmouth held the slight advantage on shots, 13-11. For the second consecutive contest, goalkeepers Kayla Bower and...

NOTHING DOING: St. John’s women’s shutout streak reach 351 minutes after scoreless draw

Hempstead, NY

Williamsburg, VA

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Laurie Goddard scored a late first half goal and goalkeeper Filippo Dadone made three saves as the No. 24-ranked Hofstra University men opened Coastal Athletic Association play with a 1-0 victory over the College of William & Mary Saturday night at Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field.

OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT: Hofstra men blank William & Mary in CAA opener

The Rough Riders celebrate winning the 1995 USISL championship. (Michael Lewis/FrontRowSoccer.com) Long Island professional soccer probably will never see a team like that again. The 1995 Long Island Rough Riders — champions of the U.S. Interregional Soccer League. A team composed of mostly Long Islanders. “It was a magical...

LONG ISLAND’S OWN: 29 years ago, Rough Riders ruled USISL on a dramatic, late goal by Savarese

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Georgia State

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Augusta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Six defendants from the Augusta area have been sentenced to significant federal prison terms for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. - James Andrew McPherson, 30, of Hephzibah, GA, the ringleader, was sentenced to 188 months in prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute Methamphetamine. He will also serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.

Six Georgia Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Long Federal Terms in Major Meth Operation Bust

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable little puppy full of love who is ready to take over your life. Noah is a one-year-old Miniature Pinscher who has unfortunately not had the easiest start to his life. He has already stayed with Great Dog Rescue New England for a time when his previous owner needed to spend time in the hospital for cancer treatment.

Little Miniature Pinscher Searching For Home After Owner Forced To Surrender

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Wave and National Women’s Soccer League have announced that Alex Morgan’s final match of her career, featuring San Diego Wave FC against the North Carolina Courage, will be presented across the league’s media partners on Sunday night. The game, which...

ALEX, EVERYWHERE: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, NWSL+, Prime Video, ESPN2 to televise Morgan’s final match

Aurora, CO

The Venezuelans living in Aurora apartment buildings facing condemnation were not put there by the city of Denver. Denver city spokesman Jon Ewing said none of the residents are part of the Denver Asylum Seekers Program, or DASP. Amidst a flurry of media reports, some not substantiated, some have claimed the City and County of Denver placed the migrants in the Aurora buildings.

City of Denver didn’t place migrants in troubled Aurora buildings

New Jersey State

Cook County, IL

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell are leading a coalition of 19 states in defending Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban, which is under challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The group filed an amicus brief supporting Cook County's law, arguing that it aligns with Second Amendment protections and public safety needs.

States Fight to Uphold Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Court

Harrison, NJ

HARRISON, N.J. – NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday announced that the National Women’s Soccer League club has signed forward Cece Kizer to a multi-year contract through 2025. Kizer joins the club after spending the majority of the 2024 season with the Houston Dash. “I’m excited for the opportunity...

ADDING ON: Gotham FC signs Kizer through 2025 NWSL season

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Virginia State

Town Talks

More than 1.5 million workers, or roughly 28% of North Carolina's workforce, earn less than $17 per hour, according to new data from Oxfam. Why it matters: This figure is notably higher than the national average of 23.2%, with Oxfam suggesting that North Carolina’s decision not to raise its minimum wage has contributed to the disparity.

Blacks and Hispanics in North Carolina Earn Lower Wages than Whites

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Durham, NC

Hillsborough, NC

Cary, NC

Morrisville, NC

Pittsboro, NC

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SO CLOSE: St. John’s men almost upset No. 17 North Carolina, but settles for tie after late goal

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The St. John’s University men came close to an upset, but allowed a goal in the 87th minute as they settled for...

SO CLOSE: St. John’s men almost upset No. 17 North Carolina, but settles for tie after late goal

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