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For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has said that his Jewish faith drives his commitment to public service. But as he wrapped up a fiery speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday, after the conclusion of a vice-presidential search process that prompted intense public scrutiny of his views on Israel, Mr. Shapiro’s familiar references to his

When Jeon Sang-guen’s barbell fell from his hands at the London Olympics, he knew everything was about to change. There would be no medal. No joyous celebration. His career in weight lifting, he knew in that moment, was probably over. Except, it turns out, it wasn’t. In April, Jeon was working at his desk at

If Gov. Tim Walz has achieved anything after 18 years in public office, it has been to convince many of his fellow Minnesotans that he is decidedly not weird. On Tuesday, Annakeiko Reichel-Frink, a teacher from Mankato, Minn., called Mr. Walz “a very normal human being.” Maria Bevacqua, a college professor from the same small

Angels-Yankees rained out Tuesday; twin bill Wednesday 9:36 PM UTC Bill Ladson @ladsonbill24 Share share-square-567332 NEW YORK – Tuesday’s game between the Yankees and Angels has been postponed because of inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Wednesday, which will begin at 4:05 p.m. ET. Yankees right-hander

Miller faces surprise guest in first batting practice session 9:24 PM UTC Martín Gallegos @MartinJGallegos Share share-square-5470 This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos’ A’s Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. OAKLAND -- Monday was a rather big day for Mason Miller. For

Crew's top Minors arm could follow former ace's path 5:51 PM UTC Adam McCalvy @AdamMcCalvy Share share-square-496224 This story was excerpted from Adam McCalvy’s Brewers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MILWAUKEE – No. 32 overall prospect Jacob Misiorowski’s first abbreviated outing for

Will Tork rejoin Tigers soon? These signs bode well 6:15 PM UTC Jason Beck @beckjason Share share-square-496234 This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris received several questions about the

5 prospects in running for Minor League Hitter of the Year 5:23 PM UTC Sam Dykstra @SamDykstraMiLB Share share-square-580638 This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here . And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Single-A and High-A regular seasons end on Sept. 8. Double-A

Chargois back with the team that shaped him 8:02 PM UTC Daniel Kramer @DKramer_ Share share-square-207872 This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here . And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SEATTLE -- As word broke in the visitors’ clubhouse last Tuesday at