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Clarence Henry, New Orleans R&B Star Known as the Frogman, Dies at 87

A local hero in his hometown, he was best known for his hit “Ain’t Got No Home,” which showcased the…

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Vic Davalillo, First Venezuelan to Win a Gold Glove, Is Dead

Over 16 seasons in the major leagues, he won two World Series titles in the 1970s and had a reliable…

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Israeli Airstrike Hits Marketplace in Gazan Refugee Camp, Killing Dozens

Searching for survivors in the rubble.Credit...Mohammed Abed/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFirefighters battling a blaze after the strike.Credit...Mohammed Abed/Agence France-Presse —…

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Earthquakes in Afghanistan Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country.

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Russia Hits Ukraine’s Ports for Second Day in a Row, Ukrainian Officials Say

The ports have been regularly struck with missiles and drones by Russian forces, in an attempt to squeeze the country’s…

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Joe Christopher, an Original Met Who Was Amazin’ in ’64, Dies at 88

He hit .300 in the expansion franchise’s third season, a rarity for a team better known for finishing in last…

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Shohei Ohtani’s Impossible, Unrivaled, Bittersweet Season

In late August, a few days after the remnants of Hurricane Hilary hit the Southern California coast as only the…

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‘You Knew Who the Hall of Famers Were’

Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how…

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Japan’s Hall of Fame Goes Global With Induction of Foreign-Born Stars

Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez found unexpected stardom in Japan, and now they have gained the rarest of distinctions for…

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Embracing Their Strength (or Lack Thereof)

Tampa Bay’s outrageous season has been fueled by home runs. Cleveland barely hits any. Both teams follow the numbers and…

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