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Columbiana: On Tuesday, April 28, Columbiana defeated Leetonia 23-3 as Hunter Devanzo recorded three hits and five RBIs, while Beckett Wilson and Drennen Bosela contributed multiple RBIs; Newton Falls beat Brookfield 7-4 and Hubbard edged South Range 5-4 in the same-day regional high school baseball slate. The reports included pitching lines, stolen-base records and complete-game strikeout totals reported by local outlets.

Whitefish swept a Tuesday doubleheader, winning 15-1 and recording multiple multi-hit performances, while Bedford routed Monroe 85-52 in track and field with several individual winners on April 28; on Wednesday, Dixon topped Oregon 10-8 and other Sauk Valley results were reported, with player statistics and game summaries to be used for team records and season standings.

Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments as the Trump administration urged justices to allow the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Syria, appealing lower court injunctions that blocked terminations affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

If the court rules for the administration, authorities could strip protections from as many as 1.3 million people from 17 countries; immediate consequences include potential revocation of work permits, initiation of deportation proceedings, and renewed litigation over statutory limits on judicial review, with further legal and administrative steps expected in the weeks following the decision.

Phoenix city leaders this week outlined plans to move from Stage 1 to Stage 2 drought management by year-end as Colorado River allocations decline, while Midvale enacted a temporary 25% drought surcharge effective May 1 to encourage voluntary conservation and Kearny reported usage declines one month into strict restrictions.

City officials said Tuesday that the Colorado River supplies about 40% of Phoenix's water and federal cuts are expected before the end of the year, prompting moves to store water underground, expand groundwater pumping, and advance a new purification plant; Midvale's surcharge will appear on June bills and local leaders urged continued savings.

WASHINGTON, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, answering lawmakers' questions about the Trump administration's Feb. 28 launch of the war against Iran and the proposed 2027 defense budget that would raise spending to a historic $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine are expected to request more drones, missile defenses and warships.

Democrats this week plan to focus on the conflict's fiscal and humanitarian consequences, including reported munitions depletion, a school bombing that killed children, and instances where Iranian drones penetrated U.S. defenses and killed or injured American troops; the committee will review budget justifications and press for greater oversight in coming hearings.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regional meteorologists issued forecasts predicting rain across the Carolinas and parts of Mississippi beginning Wednesday, with light-to-moderate showers during the morning commute and potential scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Agencies cited an approaching cold front and low pressure; initial rounds should ease Thursday, followed by renewed, heavier rainfall later in the week.

Charlotte-area and coastal officials warned commuters of slick roads during Wednesday's peak travel periods and advised monitoring forecasts for localized flooding. WIS and WCBI declared First Alert Weather Days for Wednesday and Saturday respectively, and model guidance suggests some locations could receive over an inch by Saturday; forecasters said drying is expected by Sunday, restoring drier conditions.

DALLAS — The Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round Western Conference series, taking a 3-2 series lead. Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period; Kirill Kaprizov had two assists and an empty-net goal, Mats Zuccarello returned and scored, and Michael McCarron added a third-period goal.

Minnesota will host Game 6 on Thursday with a chance to advance to the second round for the first time since 2015; rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves in Game 5. Coaches and players including John Hynes and Marcus Foligno emphasized staying calm and controlling emotions ahead of Thursday's decisive home game, while the Wild now seek to end a streak of nine consecutive playoff series losses.

ARLINGTON, Texas. Cam Schlittler struck out eight over six scoreless innings and Aaron Judge hit a 12th-home-run moonshot as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 Tuesday night at Globe Life Field, handing the Yankees their 10th win in 11 games and securing a series advantage in Texas.

The victory extended New York’s recent surge this week, with Austin Wells adding a seventh-inning solo homer and David Bednar recording the save despite allowing late runs after a throwing error. Judge’s ninth-inning homer tied him for the major-league lead, and the win leaves the Rangers assessing bullpen execution and the Yankees building momentum for upcoming games.

DORAL, Fla. — The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral this week for the Cadillac Championship, staging a 72-player, no-cut event with a $20 million purse and a $3.6 million winner's check for the first time since 2016. Scottie Scheffler and multiple top-ranked golfers are among the entrants, while several marquee names chose to skip the tournament amid a crowded schedule.

The tournament is the fifth of eight signature events this season, guarantees at least $36,000 per competitor and follows the Masters by three weeks and the RBC Heritage by two; the Truist Championship is scheduled next week ahead of the PGA Championship. Organizers, broadcasters and sponsors will monitor withdrawals and competitive balance as play unfolds this week, with the field still including 10 of the world's top 15 players.

Boston — Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, avoiding elimination and cutting Boston's lead to 3-2; the Sixers outscored the Celtics 28-11 in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

The loss forces Game 6 on Thursday in Philadelphia, shifting the onus onto Boston to correct late-game offense and defensive breakdowns; Celtics leaders including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown acknowledged postgame that the team must improve its half-court execution and defensive rotations before the next matchup.

Atlanta. Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings Tuesday night as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Atlanta, a victory that marked the Braves' 11th win in their last 13 games. Pérez allowed two hits and four walks while striking out five and lowered his ERA to 2.22.

The Tigers lost starter Casey Mize in the third inning after he strained his groin covering first base and was removed after 2 1/3 innings; Mize had allowed two runs. Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had two doubles and Mike Yastrzemski contributed offensively; Braves relievers provided additional scoreless innings while Aaron Bummer surrendered a ninth-inning two-run homer.