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The Golden Gate Bridge is seen at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in San Francisco, amid a smoky, orange hue caused by the ongoing wildfires.
Rarely have so many Californians been exposed to such gloomy, unhealthy air
September 10, 2020
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Shrouded in near darkness, beneath a gloomy, orange sky, Fabian Rios worked to repair a fire hydrant late Wednesday morning.

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An antibody test kit at a drive-thru testing site in Hempstead, N.Y.
Older Black Americans more likely to die from covid-19 than any other group
Old. Chronically ill. Black.

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New Castle quarterback Michael Wells throws a pass during practice on Aug. 11, 2020, in New Castle.
Chick’s Picks ready for normalcy of Friday night lights
Welcome to Week 1 of the high school football season.

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Actress Diana Rigg poses for photographers during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel, London on Nov. 8, 1967.
‘Avengers,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg dies at 82
LONDON — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.

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Cambria County man charged with criminal homicide after wife’s death at Pittsburgh burn unit
A woman pulled from her burning home in Upper Yoder Township last month has died, and her husband has been charged with criminal homicide, authorities said.

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Ohio mother gets 25-year term for leaving her 2 dead babies in cars
TOLEDO, Ohio — The mother of two infants whose remains were left in separate abandoned cars was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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Peters’ Logan Pfeuffer goes through drills during workouts Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Peters Township High School.
Trib HSSN preseason state football rankings
The 2020 high school football season kicks off Friday around Pennsylvania with words such as finally, normalcy, excitement and tradition being used to describe games that were up in the air as recently as two weeks ago.

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Central Catholic’s Bralen Henderson works out on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland.
Central Catholic leads preseason Trib 10 football power rankings
Here is the first edition of the Trib 10 high school football power rankings for the 2020 season.

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Derry’s Dominic Patrick goes through drills with teammates during a heat-acclimation practice.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 1
Here’s a look at some don’t-miss matchups in Westmoreland County for Week 1:

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Jeannette head coach Roy Hall talks with Emilio Huerta during practice on Aug. 13, 2020.
Westmoreland County Week 1 matchups have Birdie grinning from ear to ear
The Birdie went to the dentist earlier this week for his six-month checkup, and, aside from getting his gums poked and prodded, accidentally swallowing some fluoride treatment and pocketing a free toothbrush, he received a boost of confidence.

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Highlands’ Chandler Thimons
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for Week 1
Dylan Cook

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Junior Tristan Robinson is Albert Gallatin’s starting quarterback.
Albert Gallatin continues to build as independent program
September 9, 2020
Before the Albert Gallatin School District decided to merge the district’s three high schools in 1987, its football teams were competitive.

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Butler head coach Eric Christy talks with Cooper Baxter (left) and Dylan Fediaczko during practice last season.
Butler football ready to test waters in District 10
When Butler Area School Board members voted to leave the WPIAL for District 10 in football, they did it with a plan.

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Uniontown’s CJ Soltis competes at an offseason workout during the summer of 2020.
Uniontown ready to right the ship after return to football field
When the Uniontown Area School District voted to cancel football and soccer seasons this fall back on Aug. 4 because of the fear of the coronavirus, football coach Cedric Lloyd accepted the decision.

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High school roundup for Sept. 9, 2020: Fox Chapel wins golf showdown
Aidan Oehrle and Zach Paper each fired an even-par 35 to lead Fox Chapel to a 183-189 nonsection win over Sewickley Academy in a battle of defending WPIAL boys golf team champions at Allegheny CC on Wednesday. Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald was match medalist with a 3-under 32.

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Winchester Thurston’s Langston Moses (21) was ruled eligible for the postseason Wednesday.
Central Catholic transfer Langston Moses wins appeal, eligible for basketball playoffs
If Central Catholic qualifies for the WPIAL basketball playoffs, junior Langston Moses is eligible to take part this winter, the WPIAL decided Wednesday.

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Burrell’s Annie Weimer dribbles the ball during a team drill Sept. 8, 2020 at Bon Air Elementary School in Lower Burrell.
Alle-Kiski Valley girls soccer preview: Burrell back for more
The Burrell girls soccer team made program history last year with an undefeated regular season and its first section title since 2005.

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West Mifflin shortstop Lauren Yuhas makes D-1 commitment
Lauren Yuhas led West Mifflin in just about every offensive category in 2019.

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California linemen work out during special teams practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Pa. Senate passes bill letting school districts decide who attends sporting events
If House Bill 2787 becomes law, state Rep. Mike Reese plans to watch some high school football games and see his niece play volleyball at Hempfield.

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A waitress serves lunch to a customer at the Penrose Diner on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania adds 931 new coronavirus cases, with large number stemming from Centre County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 931 new positive coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with a large number stemming from Centre County, the home of Penn State’s main campus.

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