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USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

March 12, 2026

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

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Eagles’ New Year: Players Come and Go

March 12, 2026

The Eagles kicked off the NFL’s new league year with a big announcement: star defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a hefty contract extension. The ceremony took place in the Jefferson Training Complex auditorium, where Davis talked about the future of the defense. He noted that some key players had

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Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

March 12, 2026

The insurance arm of CVS Health, Aetna, has agreed to pay $117. 7 million to settle federal claims that it misrepresented patient diagnoses on Medicare Advantage plans. The lawsuit alleged that from 2018 to 2023, Aetna filed false diagnosis codes for morbid obesity and other conditions. These

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Creative Paths in Crime Writing

March 12, 2026

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

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Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

March 11, 2026

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio

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NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

March 11, 2026

The NFL’s new league year has begun with a flurry of moves that could reshape teams for years to come. Two star quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, have each restructured their contracts. Jackson’s deal now costs Baltimore about $34 million in cap space, saving roughly $40 million. Alle

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Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

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A Quick‑Start Team: How USA’s Baseball Squad Got Together Fast

March 6, 2026

The U. S. baseball team had only a few days to turn strangers into teammates before their first game in the World Baseball Classic. They met at a single practice in Phoenix, where the captain told everyone to “dive into each other” and build trust quickly. After practice, a dinner at the Global Amba

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Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

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A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

March 5, 2026

Jax Birth, a senior from Ardmore High School, spent a week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the second session of the 60th Legislature. The opportunity was arranged by Representative Tammy Townley, who welcomed him as a page and offered the student a front‑row view of state politics.

USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

Eagles’ New Year: Players Come and Go

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

NFL Free‑Agency Shake‑Ups: New Deals, Restructures and Surprises

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

A Quick‑Start Team: How USA’s Baseball Squad Got Together Fast

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes