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SPORTS
BBA—ALDS—YANKEES-ROYALS — The Yankees send Clarke Schmidt out for his first postseason start as they face the Royals in Game 3 of the AL Division Series. Kansas City counters with Seth Lugo, who struck out 10 over seven innings of three-hit ball in a 5-0 win at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 10. The series is tied at a game apiece after the Royals won Monday night. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts 6:08 p.m. CDT.
FBN—OBIT-FISCHER — Former NFL cornerback Pat Fischer has died. He was 84. A Washington Commanders spokesperson said the family informed the team of Fischer’s death. A cause of death was not immediately available. Fischer was an All-Pro selection in 1964 and was a three-time Pro Bowl pick during his 17 seasons in the league from 1961-77. He played his first seven with the St. Louis Cardinals and his final 10 with Washington. By Stephen Whyno. SENT: 210 words, photo.
FBC—T25-WHAT TO WATCH — No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Oregon is the featured game of Week 7 of the college football season. By Eric Olson. SENT: 840 words, photos.
LOCALIZATION
US—INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY-LOCALIZE IT: Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture and to acknowledge the challenges they continue to face. In 2021, Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day. In the coming days, Native American people from Alcatraz Island to New York City will honor their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances, rallies and more. We have partnered with the Indigenous-led news organization ICT to share many of these events with you in this guide. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US-LETHAL-RESTRAINT-PROTECTING-BADGE-LOCALIZE IT: This Localize It guide is tied to the latest stories in the AP’s investigation examining deaths after police use force that, unlike guns, is not meant to kill. The guide highlights some of the vague language often found in police reports, tips for decoding it and what questions journalists should be asking. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US-HURRICANE-WATER-INFRASTRUCTURE-LOCALIZE IT: Hurricane Helene severely damaged drinking water utilities in the Southeast. Western North Carolina was especially hard hit. Flooding tore through the city of Asheville’s water system, destroying so much infrastructure that officials said repairs could take weeks. The Environmental Protection Agency said that, as of Thursday, about 136,000 people in the Southeast were served by a nonoperational water provider and more than 1.8 million were living under a boil water advisory. Hurricane Helene highlights vulnerable water infrastructure in other places in the U.S. We offer potential reporting threads and questions for looking at water systems in your area. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US-MED--CONDOM USE-LOCALIZE IT: Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults. Is this the end of condoms? Not exactly. But it does have some public health experts thinking about how to help young people have safe sex, be aware of their options and get tested for STIs regularly. We provide data resources and suggested reporting threads. See our Localize It guides here.
US--MED-ADDICTION TREATMENT-METHADONE-LOCALIZE IT: Methadone is a treatment drug for opioid use disorder, but access is limited because patients must get it from special clinics called opioid treatment programs, or OTPs. These clinics are regulated by federal and state rules that, until recently, required most patients to take their medication while supervised during daily clinic visits. The U.S. government permanently relaxed some regulations around methadone and OTPs this year. Oct. 2 is when clinics must comply with the new federal rules — unless they’re in a state with more restrictive regulations. Find the latest Localize It guides.
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