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WASHINGTON | The Latest: Election Day storms, wind, could affect turnout

WASHINGTON  — The Latest on Election Day (all times local): 9 a.m. Severe weather in several Southern states could affect voter turnout on Election Day. A line of storms moved through the Deep South overnight and early Tuesday morning, knocking down trees and power lines from Louisiana to South Carolina. There were no serious injuries … Continue reading WASHINGTON | The Latest: Election Day storms, wind, could affect turnout →

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BOSTON | The Latest: Red Sox starter Sale leaves in top of fifth

BOSTON — The Latest on the World Series (all times local): 9:58 p.m. Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale left in the top of the fifth inning of the World Series opener despite a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sale walked Brian Dozier leading off the fifth and was replaced by Matt Barnes. … Continue reading BOSTON | The Latest: Red Sox starter Sale leaves in top of fifth →

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BOSTON | The Latest: Matt Kemp homers, cuts Boston lead to 2-1

BOSTON — The Latest on the World Series (all times local): 9:10 p.m. The Dodgers are liking this designated hitter thing. Los Angeles DH Matt Kemp homered in the top of the second inning on Tuesday night to cut Boston’s lead in Game 1 of the World Series to 2-1. The 34-year-old spent most of … Continue reading BOSTON | The Latest: Matt Kemp homers, cuts Boston lead to 2-1 →

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Texas News: Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Approaching Tropical Disturbance

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding as a tropical system approaches the state.  Prior to today’s disaster declaration, the Governor has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to increase its readiness level to level II (escalated response conditions) … Continue reading Texas News: Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Approaching Tropical Disturbance →

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Canceled openers leave ISU, Huskers scrambling to find games

With bowl eligibility potentially at stake for both schools later in the season, officials at Nebraska and Iowa State said Sunday they’ll work to find new opponents to fill out their schedules after their openers were canceled because of severe weather. Nebraska and Iowa State were among several teams across the nation that contended with … Continue reading Canceled openers leave ISU, Huskers scrambling to find games →

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Cyclones seeking a new opponent after weather wrecks opener

After having to cancel its season opener because of severe weather, Iowa State is trying to find an opponent to play either on its October open date or on Dec. 1 if, at that time, it needs another win to achieve bowl eligibility, athletic director Jamie Pollard wrote in a letter to fans Sunday. The … Continue reading Cyclones seeking a new opponent after weather wrecks opener →

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GREENSBORO, N.C. | Snedeker takes 1-shot lead into final round at Wyndham

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandt Snedeker took a one-stroke lead into the final round of the weather-delayed Wyndham Championship after finishing the third round Sunday with a 2-under 68. Snedeker was at 16-under 194 through three rounds of the final PGA Tour event of the regular season. Brian Gay and David Hearn were at 15 under, … Continue reading GREENSBORO, N.C. | Snedeker takes 1-shot lead into final round at Wyndham →

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | Pearce (3 HRs), Red Sox pounce on Yankees, win 15-7

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.  — Severe weather forced fans at Beyonce and Jay-Z’s concert out of their seats to wait inside MetLife Stadium because of bad weather in the area. Officials said Thursday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey — where the New York Giants and New York Jets play — that concertgoers must head inside … Continue reading EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | Pearce (3 HRs), Red Sox pounce on Yankees, win 15-7 →