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Trump hails the US military’s exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission

BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group. The last troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. President Donald Trump hailed the ...

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Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the U.S. military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including ...

Wellsville boil advisory lifted

The Buckeye Water District has lifted the boil advisory for the following streets in Wellsville: Main Street between Ninth and 15th streets and Riverside between 10th and 14th streets, as well as anyone who might have experienced low to no water pressure.

Ohio State defense looking for answers

COLUMBUS — Defense is often the topic when a team is getting set to play at Iowa. The 14th-ranked Hawkeyes have developed a reputation as a consistent force on that side of the ball, and the 2026 version looks no different through four games for the undefeated Hawkeyes, who host No. 5 Ohio State on Saturday. Ohio State coach Ryan Day fielded questions about the Iowa defense Tuesday, but he took more about his own stop unit after the Buckeyes allowed 462 total yards, including 199 on the ground, in a 42-19 win over Illinois last Saturday. That was the high for total yards allowed ...

Verse has Browns singing the chorus

BEREA (AP) — Jared Verse is making his impact felt on the Cleveland Browns defense, even though he hasn't had a sack. The third-year edge rusher leads the Browns with nine quarterback pressures this season. He had six in last Sunday's 21-18 victory over Carolina, including three where he collapsed the pocket around quarterback Bryce Young, allowing Mason Graham and Isaiah McGuire to get the sacks. Verse also had a quarterback hit and five hurries against the Panthers. "I think the measure of a great player is how you can elevate those around you," Verse said on Tuesday as the ...

White Sox strike first in AL Wild Card

HOUSTON (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. The White Sox, in the postseason for the first time since 2021, made a remarkable turnaround this year to become the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth. They had lost 100 games three straight seasons, including 121 defeats in 2024, setting the record for most losses since 1899. "We came here to win the series and the first part of that ...