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Today in History: August 13, East Germany closes Berlin border

Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2026. There are 140 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 13, 1961, on what would become known as Barbed Wire Sunday, East Germany sealed the border between Berlin’s eastern and western sectors before building a wall that would ...

BACK IN UNIFORM: Patriots open preseason tonight vs. Colts

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – They suit up in uniform tonight for the first time since that tough February Sunday at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Unfortunately, that Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks counted. But tonight's preseason opener vs. the Indianapolis Colts certainly won't. In ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Aug. 13

No one wants to be seen as overly emotional, petty, unpleasant or selfish, but sometimes frustration pushes people to the limit. The moon moves from theatrical Leo into steady Virgo, reminding us that real power is usually calm. Inconveniences are an opportunity to strengthen your patience so ...

PLEADING THE FIFTH: Sox wrong way streak continues

TORONTO (AP) — Kazuma Okamoto hit the go-ahead RBI single and Myles Straw had a two-run double in a five-run eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4 on Wednesday night, handing the Red Sox their fifth consecutive loss. José Soriano, making his second start with Toronto, ...

$OLD AGAIN: Lakers unloaded in record $12.5 billion deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on ...