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Blinken struggles to heal US-Israel rift after Hamas leader’s death

Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week announced plans to scale up humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and call for a cease-fire and hostage release, even as the US hopes last week's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will be a turning point. It left Israel with little visible progress in brokering a deal. […]

Mikal Bridges struggles on both ends of floor in rough Knicks debut

BOSTON — Mikal Bridges' carryover shooting woes were so painful to watch during a scoreless first half that some Knicks fans felt like he was probably going to be shut out Tuesday night. Sho. Bridges even made a technical free throw early in the third quarter, but he scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting after […]

Republicans ramp up defensive strategy on abortion after midterm struggles

Republicans are ramping up their pro-abortion messaging, aiming to blunt Democratic attempts to portray abortion as extreme in the run-up to the election. In debates, Republican congressional candidates have taken a more aggressive approach when talking about the issue, accusing Democrats of misrepresenting their positions. The Republican campaign has been successful in selling fact-checking to […]

How Russell Wilson overcame early struggles and boos in Steelers comeback win

Steelers manager Mike Tomlin's decision to use Russell Wilson as the team's starting quarterback and bench Justin Fields has been questionable all week, and some have been outright against it. And when Wilson got off to a slow start Sunday against the Jets, boos and chants for Fields could be heard at Acresure Stadium. Russell […]

Patrick Roy not yet altering Islanders’ fourth line despite struggles

ST. LOUIS — After a disappointing 1-0 overtime loss to St. Louis to end their first road trip of the season in disappointing fashion, there's really only one lineup the Islanders are justified in considering changing. is. But after the trio's underwhelming start, Patrick Roy appears to be showing patience on the fourth line. “I'm […]

Mets’ Sean Manaea looking to rewrite personal history of Dodgers struggles

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the final stop on the Sean Manaea Redemption Tour. The left-handed pitcher entered the playoffs with a 15.26 ERA in three postseason games. In his first pitch in October of this year, he held the Brewers to just two runs in five innings, dispelling concerns that he was not suited […]