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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Trump sets sights on Pennsylvania and Harris plans to head west as hurricane scrambles campaigning

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is holding rallies on Wednesday in pivotal Pennsylvania while Vice President Kamala Harris prepares for another visit to the West — even as Hurricane Milton menaces Florida and threatens to overshadow presidential campaigning.

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday.

Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

TAMPA, Fla. — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one.

More details emerge on fatal police-involved shooting

WILKES-BARRE — A man who died following a police-involved shooting Sunday on Holland Street pointed a gun at officers during the incident, according to Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sangueldolce.

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Luzerne County to livestream election ballot storage room

As part of enhanced security measures, Luzerne County is livestreaming a surveillance camera view of the election bureau room that holds Nov. 5 general election ballots.

Court hearing on mail ballot drop boxes cancelled

A Monday morning court hearing about Luzerne County mail ballot drop boxes was cancelled as county Manager Romilda Crocamo agreed to provide the boxes for the Nov. 5 general election.

Trump to visit Scranton on Wednesday

Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will deliver remarks in Scranton, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, his campaign announced in a news release.

Strategy and success: ‘Strat-O-Matic Baseball’ inventor shares his story

WILKES-BARRE — Many kids growing up in the 1960s or 1970s played baseball, and when they weren’t on the sandlot or Little League field, chances are they were on a front porch or at a kitchen table playing the iconic board game “Strat-O-Matic.”

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Tomlin doesn’t think Steelers have a Pickens problem as wideout’s playing time slips

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t believe wide receiver George Pickens is becoming a distraction, even as Pickens’ public displays of dissatisfaction suggest otherwise.

Jets owner says firing of Saleh will bring ‘new energy’ to one of franchise’s ‘most talented teams’

Woody Johnson sensed his struggling New York Jets needed a change — and now.

Patrick Mahomes throws for 331 yards, Derek Carr hurt as Chiefs shut down Saints for 26-13 victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, and the Chiefs overcame more red-zone woes Monday to beat the New Orleans Saints 26-13 on a big night for Kansas City’s professional sports teams.

Rocky fourth inning dooms Yanks as Royals tie ALDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.

Mets return to Citi Field for pivotal Game 3 vs Phillies

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a two-week odyssey for the New York Mets that would’ve put even Homer on pins and needles at the edge of his seat.

Carpenter’s 3-run homer off Clase lifts Tigers to Game 2 win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers stunned the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 on Monday to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.

No. 22 Pitt undefeated, off to best start since 1991

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi gathered his players on Sunday night, just like always. And just like always, the longtime Pittsburgh head coach kept his eyes and the eyes of his team looking forward.

Patriots captain Peppers arrested on assault, strangulation, drug charges

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on assault, strangulation and other charges, with police saying Peppers attacked a girlfriend after she received a phone call while they were in bed together.

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