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Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program costs Texas $12 million

Abbott’s office said Chicago will now also become a regular drop-off location in addition to New York City and Washington, D.C.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2022

NY officials roll out new ‘gun-free zones’ across state, but questions on enforcement linger

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out “gun-free zones” across New York on Wednesday in a bid to counteract the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent reversal of a longstanding state firearm restriction — but questions remain on how the anti-firearm areas will be policed.

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Charlie Ward happy his curse ends after RJ Barrett’s $120 million extension

NEW YORK — Charlie Ward is the answer to some flattering trivia questions, most notably as the only Heisman trophy winner to play in the NBA.

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Judge nixes no-prison deal in 2018 limo crash that killed 20

A judge rejected a plea agreement that would have meant no prison time for the operator of a limousine company involved in a crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York, drawing applause and tears from victims’ relatives who packed the court

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Giants claim four players off of waivers

The New York Giants have been awarded four players off of waivers, including three defensive backs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2022

Jason Pinnock stays in New York, claimed by Giants

Jason Pinnock is now a Giant

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2022

Works by Mexican writer Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz recovered from auction

Two books containing 17th-century works by pioneering feminist poet and nun saved from US auction and returned to Spain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka lose in U.S. Open first round

Emma Raducanu became only the third defending U.S. Open champion to lose in the first round, eliminated by Alizé Cornet 6-3, 6-3.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022

Man convicted in 1st retrial of ex-sleuth’s troubled legacy

A man has been convicted again in the first retrial stemming from scrutiny of a once-lauded New York City homicide detective who was later accused of framing suspects

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Reports: Knicks Can Still Trade for Mitchell After Barrett Extension

A deal for the Jazz guard would reportedly look different now, but it’s still possible a trade could be done.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31, 2022