Boston allowed four unearned runs in a loss to Seattle on Monday and has allowed 10 in the last three games.
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U.S. consumer prices rise 0.3% in August, lowest in 7 months
It’s seen as a hopeful sign that inflation pressures may be cooling.
Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash
Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly.
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
While one-time hot spots like Florida and Louisiana are improving, infection rates are soaring in Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee, fueled by children now back in school, loose mask restrictions and low vaccination levels.
‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian Norm Macdonald dies of cancer at 61
In the later years of his career, Macdonald starred in his own comedy series, ‘The Norm Show’ from 1999 to 2001 and had a recurring role on ‘The Middle’ as Mike Heck’s brother, Rusty.
NFL notebook: Saints dealing with COVID-19 outbreak
Six New Orleans coaches have reportedly tested positive for the virus.
Boston University professor falls to death through rusted staircase
He fell about 20 feet through a rusted-out staircase, which had been closed for nearly 2 years, near an MBTA train station.
MLB roundup: Rays reach 90 wins with 2-0 victory over Blue Jays
Tampa Bay holds red-hot Toronto to just three hits and reaches the milestone for the eighth time in franchise history.
Lack of ball security troubles Patriots’ running back coach
Running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris both lost fumbles in New England’s 17-16 loss to the Dolphins.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten giant trees
Two fires were projected to advance in the direction of Giant Forest, home to more than 2,000 giant sequoias, including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.