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HIGH POINT — Saturday's regional track meets produced multiple state qualifiers and team placings across the Salisbury area, with South Rowan athletes placing among top finishers at the 4A Central Regional at the High Po…
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court this month in Callais v. Louisiana ruled Louisiana's 2024 congressional map unconstitutional, prompting rapid redrawing of districts across several Southern states this week. The decis…
Los Angeles. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 105-78 at Crypto.com Arena, with Chennedy Carter scoring 22 points and Jackie Young adding 20 and nine assists. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 2…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Brandt Snedeker won the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 66 to finish at 18-under-par and claim the title by one stroke over Mark Hubbard. The final round at Dunes Golf …
San Francisco — Steve Kerr agreed in principle to a two-year contract to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Kerr still must sign the new deal, whi…
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will provide 400 free diapers to every newborn at about 65 to 75 participating hospitals through the 'Golden State Start' program, partnering with…
Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Fire rescue crews responded to multiple incidents Saturday and overnight, extinguishing apartment fires in Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale and responding to a separate fatal crash in Su…
Washington — President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s written response to a US peace proposal on May 11, while US forces this week reported neutralising two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The developments fol…
Los Angeles. Director David Frankel told Variety on May 9 he would not definitively rule out a third The Devil Wears Prada film after the recent sequel reunited original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and…
Seattle — Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91-80 on Friday night in the WNBA season opener in Seattle, with Veronica Burton …
San Francisco — On Sunday the San Francisco Giants optioned relievers Ryan Walker and Gregory Santos to Triple-A Sacramento, recalled right-hander Dylan Smith and activated left-hander Sam Hentges from a rehabilitation a…
CHICAGO. The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick after finishing the season 17-65; the Utah Jazz drew the No. 2 slot, Memphis No. 3 and the Chicago Bulls moved to No.…
CHICAGO — The Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the June 23 draft after entering the drawing with a 14 percent chance. The result marks the first time Washington wil…
London, England – British television presenters Vernon Kay, 52, and Tess Daly, 57, have ended their 22-year marriage after a period of growing apart, their representatives confirmed this week. The couple, who first met a…
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history, has died at the age of 92, her family confirmed on Sunday. Over a seven-decade…
Spanish authorities are investigating the death of former British reality television personality Jake Hall, who died aged 35 after sustaining severe head injuries at a private villa in Spain. Emergency services were call…
Portland, Ore. Democrats raised the state gas tax and fees last fall to fund road improvements and close a gap in the transportation budget, and Republicans collected signatures to force a repeal referendum that will app…
US stocks advanced toward record closing levels in New York on Friday morning, supported by strong technology and semiconductor shares, better-than-expected April payrolls data, and an Iran ceasefire that remained intact…
U.S. gasoline prices have risen sharply since late February, placing significant financial strain on drivers with long commutes or driving-based jobs. Average regular gasoline climbed from $2.98 per gallon on February 28…
Federal Reserve officials signaled at their June policy meeting that interest rate cuts are unlikely until they gain greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward the 2 percent target, according to minut…
Spanish and international health authorities are coordinating the evacuation of 17 American citizens from the cruise ship MV Hondius, anchored off the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife, after an outbreak of Andes hantavirus…
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Meteorologists forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening across South Florida and parts of the Gulf Coast, driven by daytime heating and seabreeze interactions; inl…
Newark, New Jersey. Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in the UFC 328 main event on May 10 at the Prudential Center, reclaiming the UFC middleweight title. The official scorecards read 48-47, 47-4…
Twin Falls, Idaho. City officials moved the Rock Creek water-quality plan into another phase this week after a multi-year sampling effort, Assistant City Manager Mandi Thompson said; the Twin Falls County Historical Muse…
San Jose — The San Jose Earthquakes drew 1-1 with the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday night at PayPal Park, with Preston Judd scoring early and Sebastian Berhalter equalizing in the 76th minute; Vancouver outshot and contro…