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This photo from an Arizona Department of Transportation remote camera shows a digital sign over Interstate 10 in the Phoenix metropolitan area that seeks the public's help in locating escaped murder suspects,Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. These signs on Arizona highways alert the public that a married couple suspected in a Tucson killing remained at large after overpowering two guards and escaping while being extradited from New York to Arizona. Tucson police said 56-year-old Blane Barksdale and 59-year-old wife Susan Barksdale escaped Monday evening in Blanding, Utah. (Arizona Department of Transportation via AP)

The Latest: Prison transport company suspended after escape

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FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2019 file photo, Climate change activist Greta Thunberg addresses the media during a news conference in Plymouth, England. Thunberg has crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend a conference on global warming. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, before dawn, Thunberg tweeted, &quot;Land!! The lights of Long Island and New York City ahead.&quot; (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Teen activist sails across Atlantic to go to climate meeting

By VERENA DOBNIK - Associated Press

Greta Thunberg, 16, a Swedish environmental activist, sails into New York harbor aboard the Malizia II, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. The zero-emissions yacht left Plymouth, England on Aug. 14. She is scheduled to address the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

The Latest: Teen climate activist overwhelmed by NY welcome

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This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein. Up to 30 women were expected to take a judge up on his invitation to speak at a hearing, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, after financier Epstein killed himself rather than face sex trafficking charges. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

One by one, Epstein accusers pour out their anger in court

By Tom Hays and Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein. Up to 30 women were expected to take a judge up on his invitation to speak at a hearing, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, after financier Epstein killed himself rather than face sex trafficking charges. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

The Latest: Women speak out against Epstein in court

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In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner competes in the skills challenge during the WNBA All-Star festivities in Las Vegas. The Mercury have been ravaged by injuries lately and may be without Brittney Griner for three games because of her role in the fight that occurred against Dallas last Saturday, Aug. 10. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) **FILE**

Mercury getting healthy in time for playoff push

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Muslim officers sue over beard suspensions, are reinstated

By RYAN TARINELLI - Associated Press

The Latest: Lawyers spar after Weinstein court appearance

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New York Mets' J.D. Davis reacts, center, is congratulated by teammates after he drove in the winning run with a single during the 10th inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

50 years from miracle season, resurgent Mets eye magic run

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, Harvey Weinstein enters State Supreme Court in New York. A lawyer for Weinstein has asked that the disgraced movie mogul's upcoming criminal trial be moved out of New York City, saying he can't get a fair trial. In a longshot motion filed with the state appellate court on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, attorney Arthur Aidala suggested the trial be moved to upstate Albany County or Suffolk County on Long Island. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Legal questions loom as Harvey Weinstein case nears trial

By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

Former NY congressman denies sex abuse allegations

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Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy falls while looking to throw to first after New York Yankees' Brett Gardner ran into him, on a grounder hit by Gio Urshela during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. The Dodgers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Dodgers escape jam in bizarre 9th, hold off Yankees 2-1

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Billy Hamilton hits an RBI single during the 14th inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hamilton, Braves outlast Mets 2-1 in 14 after deGrom shines

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 1957, file photo, Althea Gibson smiles as she holds her trophies she won by capturing the National women's singles tennis championship at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. Gibson won an amazing 11 Grand Slam titles in three years from 1956-58, including the French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open. On Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, the USTA will unveil a statue in her honor at the U.S. Open. (AP Photo, File)

Tennis champ, trailblazer Althea Gibson honored at US Open

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 4, 2019, file photo, protesters assembled by a majority Jewish group called Never Again Is Now walk through traffic as they make their way to Independence Mall in Philadelphia. A fledgling coalition of liberal Jewish groups is increasingly making itself heard as it fights the Trump administration’s immigration policies. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma, File)

Jewish groups speaking out against Trump immigration policy

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ** FILE **

Dave Martinez dismisses critics, keeps focus on team

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the men's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Djokovic is seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open, which he won last year for the third time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

US Open ‘19: As usual, Djokovic, Nadal, Federer lead the way

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry, shows Jeffrey Epstein. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

Epstein may have gamed the system from beyond the grave

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry, shows Jeffrey Epstein. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

Jeffrey Epstein games system even in death with new will, trust fund

By Curt Anderson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney, in action against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, in Washington, USA. It is announced Tuesday Aug. 6, 2019, that 33-year old former England captain Wayne Rooney will be leaving US Major League Soccer to join second-tier English Championship team Derby County as player-coach from January 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, FILE)

Kaku, Royer score, Red Bulls top United 2-1 in Atlantic Cup

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