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NY lawmakers raise age to buy semiautomatic rifles to 21

The New York legislature approved raising the legal age to buy semiautomatic rifles to 21 from 18 and passed a package of legislation aimed at reducing the likelihood of mass shootings by tightening rules to purchase firearms and other military equipment.

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Yankees sweep day-night twin bill with Angels

NEW YORK — They may be the Bronx Bombers, but Thursday the Yankees put on a showcase of starting pitching. After Nestor Cortes threw seven scoreless in the Yankees’ afternoon 6-1 win over the Angels, Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 2-1 win…

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Angels come up short in nightcap against Yankees, lose 8th straight

NEW YORK — The Angels’ eighth consecutive loss was all about their struggling offense until it became about their struggling bullpen.

The Orange County Register · Jun 3, 2022

Shohei Ohtani tipping pitches? Joe Maddon promises to be more ‘vigilant’ after loss.

NEW YORK — The House that Ruth Built has been a house of horrors for baseball’s modern-day Babe Ruth.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 3, 2022

American schools and public places have become ‘battlefields’ says Biden in call for action on gun violence

President calls for age for firearm purchases to be raised from 18 to 21, and for reinstatement of assault weapons ban

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Knicks hire former player Rick Brunson as assistant coach

NEW YORK — A Brunson is coming to the Knicks.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

This far into the playoffs, injuries test Lightning’s depth

NEW YORK — Every team’s depth is tested throughout the postseason, and the Lightning are no exception. The deeper a team gets in its chase for the Stanley Cup, the more players battle through physical ailments to stay on the ice or return to it.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Harvey Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault conviction upheld by New York appeals court

NEW YORK — Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault conviction was upheld by a New York appeals court on Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Yankees KO Shohei Ohtani again in win over Angels

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani had a forgettable Bronx debut last season, lasting just two-thirds of an inning in what would be a come-from-behind Angels victory.

Newsday · Jun 2, 2022

President Biden calls for assault weapons ban and other measures to curb gun violence

The address followed recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma. Biden said the measures aren't about taking away rights, but about protecting Americans.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2022