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  "id": 418006,
  "title": "Johnston County defeats Kentucky 2-0 in Little League Softball World Series final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/johnston-county-defeats-kentucky-2-0-in-little-league-softball-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T23:12:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/johnston-county-defeats-kentucky-2-213216487.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling showdown, the Johnston County Little League 12U softball team emerged victorious on Sunday, clinching the Little League Softball World Series championship with a 2-0 win over Kentucky. This triumph marks North Carolina's third consecutive appearance in the final, with the state's teams securing two championships in the past four years. This win also marks the first national title for the town of Johnston County, following an incredible season that saw them rise from state champions to national champions. While fans in person were treated to a post-game watch party, the broader community joined in celebration once the team returned home, an official announced.",
  "summary": "Johnston County Little League 12U defeats Kentucky 2-0 in the Little League Softball World Series on Sunday",
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        "title": "2026 Little League Softball World Series championship: TV, schedule, how to watch games",
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        "published": "2026-08-09T10:00:58.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/golden-arms-set-for-world-armwrestling-championship-in-new-delhi",
        "published": "2026-08-09T17:48:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}