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 called in the early hours and pronounced him dead at the scene. Police say preliminary findings suggest the...
Denver — Craig Morton, former Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos quarterback, died Saturday in Mill Valley, California at age 83, the Broncos confirmed through his family. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, Behren Morton — the Patriots' 234th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech — took all quarterback...
Washington, DC. A bipartisan group of lawmakers said they will introduce legislation to block Chinese-linked vehicles and components from the U.S. market, citing national security and data surveillance concerns. Republican Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell jointly...
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 Point Athletic Complex and Salisbury scoring strong finishes to earn individual regional titles and relay qualifications. DENTON...
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 appear on Oregon's May 19 primary ballot. The vote occurs as national gasoline prices surge. Portland...
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 despite overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 gained about 0.5% and the Nasdaq 100 rose...
Cleveland — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, including 39 in the second half, and the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103 Monday night to even the second-round series at 2-2. The performance tied the NBA playoff mark for second-half scoring and followed earlier series play in which late turnovers had...
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, when the Iran war began, to $4.56 per gallon by May 7, a 53% increase, according to AAA....
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 minutes released Wednesday. Participants warned that if inflation stays elevated or rises, additional rate hikes could be needed,...
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 decision, which affected two majority-Black districts that elected Black Democrats, has triggered coordinated state-level map changes while primaries and early...
