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Tyler Matzek's Journey From the AirHogs to the Atlanta Braves

SCOTT MILLER

The left-hander was once so out of sorts that he attended tryouts with football players and security guards. Now he has one of Atlanta’s most dependable arms.

Houston and Atlanta to Return for Game 2 of World Series

THE NEW YORK TIMES

After the Braves raced to a convincing win in Game 1, the Astros are on their heels. Watch live beginning at 8:09 pm EST.

You Can’t Fight City Hall. But You Can Pick Who Runs It.

GAIL COLLINS

The vegan? The cat lover? A Mets manager?

How to Decide Which Covid Booster Shot to Get

TARA PARKER-POPE

Health officials approved mix-and-match Covid booster shots, but didn’t say whether it’s better to switch vaccines or stick with your original shot.

WATCH: Powerful storm system to move East

The storm may have damaged up to 100 homes in Texas after multiple reported tornadoes. In New England, winds from a Nor'easter neared 100 mph.

WATCH: Prices on the rise as holiday season approaches

The supply chain crisis has boosted prices for meat, chicken, fish and eggs by over 10% from last year, and the price per pound of turkey is up about 70% from two years ago.

3rd person dies of injuries from Texas drag racing crash

A third person injured when a drag racer veered into a crowd and crashed during a racing event in Central Texas has died

FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants

The Food and Drug Administration is enforcing new warnings on breast implants

New Orleans drops mask mandate as coronavirus numbers fall

New Orleans is largely ending a mandate requiring residents and visitors wear masks indoors

Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19

A new study found a cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19

California virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rolled up his sleeve and received a coronavirus vaccine booster shot

Starbucks raising US workers' pay as union effort looms

Starbucks is raising its U.S. employees' pay and making other changes to improve working conditions in its stores

World Series: Astros Beat Braves to Win Game 2

DAVID WALDSTEIN

A series of light hits and defensive miscues let Houston run up the score early, and the Astros’ pitching held the lead.

Glenn Youngkin vs. Toni Morrison

CHARLES M. BLOW

Picking a fight over “Beloved” and the great Toni Morrison is an unwinnable battle.

WATCH: Newborn babies dressed for Halloween are the cutest pumpkins in the patch

Caitlin Pechin, a registered nurse at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, knitted pumpkin hats and sleep sacks for some newborn babies.