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Man on fishing trip drowns trying to retrieve his keys from a lake. Companion tried to save him
HASTINGS, N.Y. (AP) — A man drowned in a lake in upstate New York after his keys fell into the water and he tried to retrieve them, police said. Anthony Davis, 44, was fishing with two other men in Oneida Lake in the town of Hastings just before 10 a.m. Sunday when Davis' keys fell...
Biden's campaign announces a $50 million advertising blitz highlighting Trump's conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is spending $50 million through the end of June, a blitz that includes its first television ad trumpeting Donald Trump’s felony conviction and signals that the Democratic incumbent is seeking to make his Republican opponent’s legal...
After first sweep of Padres in 18 years, Mets in NL wild-card race despite 33-37 record
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets players lined up in the infield to exchange hugs, high-fives and handshakes after New York's first series sweep of San Diego in 18 years. Two weeks after a low point in what seemed like a lost season, the Mets headed to Texas bunched among nine teams chasing...
Alonso has season-high 5 RBIs as surging Mets beat Padres 11-6 for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead against Dylan Cease after 16 pitches, and the surging New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 Sunday for their fifth straight win. ...
Jonquel Jones scores a career-high 34, Liberty top defending champs Aces for 8th straight win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored a career-high 34 points, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu each had a double-double and the New York Liberty pulled away in the second half to beat the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 90-82 on Saturday. Ionescu finished with 15 points...
Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin New York rotation, though Yankees not ready to commit
BOSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin the New York Yankees rotation after three minor league rehab starts, though the team isn't yet ready to commit to his return. “I’m obviously feeling good today,” the AL Cy Young Award winner said Saturday at Fenway Park, a...
Derek Jeter's New York castle might finally have a buyer
GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter has found a potential buyer for his New York castle after the sprawling lakefront property had its price tag slashed by more than half. The property, known as Tiedemann Castle, went into contract with a...
Gerrit Cole strikes out 10 in Triple-A rehab start and could return to Yankees next week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game Friday night, perhaps the final hurdle before he returns from an elbow injury and joins New York’s rotation for the first time this season. “We’ve got to make that decision in the next 24,...
Today In History: June 15, More than 1,000 killed in New York steamboat disaster
Today in History Today is Saturday, June 15, the 167th day of 2024. There are 199 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 15, 1904, more than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New...
Independent report criticizes Cuomo's 'top-down' management of New York's COVID-19 response
NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's “top down” approach of dictating public health policy through his office, rather than coordinating with state and local agencies, sewed confusion during the crisis. ...
