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The Chicago Cubs, who have endured 108 years without a championship, and the Cleveland Indians, who have waited a mere 68, are nothing if not patient.

By Steven Cook
Gazette Reporter

Chief: Police also investigating cop's connection with porn industry, underage sex parties

Natalie Babbitt, a celebrated author of children's literature whose 1975 novel "Tuck Everlasting" led millions of young readers on an exploration, both fantastical and philosophical, of what it might mean to live forever, died Oct. 31 at her home in Hamden, Conn. She was 84

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Two police officers in central Iowa were shot and killed Wednesday in a pair of "ambush-style attacks," the Des Moines Police Department said.

Jeurys Familia, an All-Star pitcher for the New York Mets who was featured in a new ad campaign for an anti-domestic violence organization, was arrested on a domestic violence charge this week, according to a complaint filed by authorities in Fort Lee municipal court.

Brett Mulcahy scored twice during Holy Cross’ four-goal third period Tuesday, and the Crusaders held off a late Union rally to post a 6-4 non-conference college hockey victory over the 20th-ranked Dutchmen.

The sixth game of the World Series wasn’t yet an hour old, and already it had arrived at two separate moments on which it might pivot.

By Michael Kelly
Gazette Reporter

In the final days before making her college decision, Shenendehowa senior Jill Shippee could not keep her mind from coming back to the options before her.

By Michael Kelly
Gazette Reporter

Out of halftime, Bethlehem clung to its one-goal lead Tuesday in the Section II Class AA girls’ soccer championship match.