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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, shakes hands with Democratic New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon before their debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, Pool)

Cuomo, Nixon spar in debate; Cuomo nixes presidential talk

By DAVID KLEPPER - Associated Press

White scores 1st MLS goal, Red Bulls move into 1st place

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This Oct. 19, 2017, file photo provided by Michelle Janikian shows herself doing research among a stand of marijuana plants in Medellin, Colombia, where she said anyone can cultivate up to 20 plants at home, and the legal medical market is booming. Janikian, who writes about marijuana for publications like Herb, Playboy and Rolling Stone, says after she tells someone what she does for a living she usually spends the rest of the conversation &quot;trying to act so friendly and mainstream&quot; so they don't think she's stoned. (Michelle Janikian via AP)

Legal marijuana industry tries to shake ‘stoner’ stereotypes

By John Rogers and Krysta Fauria - Associated Press

Michael Bloomberg, former New York City mayor, bankrolled a year-long effort to place privately funded lawyers as "special assistant attorneys general" in at least six states with specific instructions to work on "clean energy, climate change, and environmental interests." (Associated Press)

Michael Bloomberg sent climate-change prosecutors to six states

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs' David Bote (13) hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Frazier hits grand slam, drives in 5 as Mets pound Cubs 10-3

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, shakes hands with Democratic New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon before their debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, Pool)

Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon trade insults in debate

By David Klepper - Associated Press

New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon speaks during a pro-choice rally, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in New York. Many Democrats and abortion-rights supporters believe a new conservative justice could tilt the court in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) ** FILE **

Cynthia Nixon battles Andrew Cuomo over ‘sexist’ debate hall temperature

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Simona Halep, of Romania, returns a shot to Kaia Kanepi, of Estonia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Simona Halep 1st No. 1 seed to lose 1st U.S. Open match

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with Brett Gardner, right, after the second baseball game of a split doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Baltimore. The Yankees won 5-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Judge improving but not swinging, Sanchez on rehab for Yanks

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Severino gets 17th win as Yankees beat Orioles 5-3 for sweep

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Gray pitches Yankees past Orioles 5-1 for doubleheader sweep

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 2, 2018, file photo, Diane Neal poses at a diner during an interview in Kingston, N.Y., discussing her campaign for the 19th congressional district. It looks like curtains for &quot;Law and Order&quot; actress Neal in her bid for a new role as congresswoman from a sprawling upstate New York district. Neal tells the Times Herald-Record Friday, Aug. 24, she's confident she'll succeed in appealing the decision to the state Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)

Ballot petition nixed for ‘Law and Order’ actress Diane Neal

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers against the against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke)

Nationals begin road trip with loss at Mets 3-0

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

New York Mets 'Jose Reyes, left, greets Jay Bruce, who had hit a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke)

Bruce homers in return, Vargas pitches Mets past Nats 3-0

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2016 file photo, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The New York Police Department says Frieden was arrested on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in Brooklyn. Frieden surrendered to face charges that he grabbed the buttocks of a woman he knew in his home last October. It says she reported it in July. He is charged with forcible touching, sex abuse and harassment.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

The Latest: Ex-CDC director told to stay away from accuser

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FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Rafael Nadal, of Spain, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Nadal is the men's No. 1 seed at this year's U.S. Open, which starts Monday. (AP Photo/Andres Kudack, File)

US OPEN ‘18: Nadal aims for 2nd title in a row in New York

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2016 file photo, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The New York Police Department says Frieden was arrested on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in Brooklyn. Frieden surrendered to face charges that he grabbed the buttocks of a woman he knew in his home last October. It says she reported it in July. He is charged with forcible touching, sex abuse and harassment.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Ex-CDC director Frieden accused of groping woman’s buttocks

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola walks back to the mound during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Phillies won 2-0. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nationals’ offense can’t back up Scherzer’s gem

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

President Donald Trump arrives to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, for conspicuous gallantry during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump faces threats from friends, foes and places yet known

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Phillies won 2-0. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Nationals at Mets series: 3 things to watch

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times