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Wrongful death suits filed in Greg Biffle plane crash

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:40:31 GMT

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Two wrongful death lawsuits were filed this week in connection with the December plane crash in North Carolina that claimed the lives of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others.

Biffle, 55, was killed along with his wife, Cristina, and their two children, family friend Craig Wadsworth, and the pilots, Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack.

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Howard tabs John Wall as president of basketball ops

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:32 GMT

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Five-time NBA All-Star and former top overall draft pick John Wall is returning to the Washington.

ESPN reported on Thursday that Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard, based in D.C. and a top-ranked HBCU program.

Wall played the first nine seasons of his NBA career with Washington after being selected by the Wizards with the top

POTUS has reclaimed America's mineral independence, says Doug Burgum, as research finds Appalachian lithium reserves sufficient to replace 328 years of US imports

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:09:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium, a volume sufficient to replace 328 years of American imports at last year's levels, according to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Doug Burgum, the 55th Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Chairman of the

Rockies strive to do the difficult: Stop Reds' Elly De La Cruz

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:55:05 GMT

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Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz will look to continue his historic start to the season when the Reds host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

The star shortstop had a pair of clutch defensive plays to go with his 3-for-4 night at the plate on Monday. De La Cruz homered and drove in four r

Former FBI Chief James Comey indicted for allegedly threatening life of Trump

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:35:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In an unprecedented legal turn that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts related to threats against the life of the President of the United States.

In a stern press briefing, Acting Attorney General Tod

Twins ride offensive outburst into rematch vs. Mariners

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners are no strangers to rain in the damp Northwest.

But after losing their series opener on a cold, soggy Monday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, the Mariners might be glad to see that the weather forecast is better for the rest of the week.

The Mariners will look to bounce back on Tuesday after the Twins ended Seattle's four

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Kody Clemens knocks in 5 runs as Twins take down Mariners

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:55:08 GMT

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Kody Clemens went 2-for-5 with a homer and five RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins cruised to an 11-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Byron Buxton hit a two-run homer and Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI for Minnesota, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs.

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Top-10 G Dylan Mingo, ex-UNC commit, joins brother at Baylor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:05:12 GMT

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Dylan Mingo, a top-10 recruit in the Class of 2026 who decommitted from North Carolina after its coaching change, will play for Baylor next season.

Mingo joins his brother Kayden Mingo, a fellow guard who transferred from Penn State to Baylor earlier this month.

Dylan Mingo committed to the Tar Heels in February while

Arizona C Motiejus Krivas returning for senior season

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:55:18 GMT

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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas is returning for the 2026-27 season after a breakout junior campaign for the Wildcats.

The school announced the news on social media Monday with the caption, 'Go ahead and add him to your preseason POY watch list now. Mount Krivas is back!'The 7-foot-2 Krivas averaged less than eight points in less than 16 minutes per game in each of

Amelia Kerr to lead New Zealand women in England ODIs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:57:35 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], April 27 (ANI): New Zealand women have named a strong squad for their upcoming ODI series in England, with skipper Amelia Kerr set to lead the White Ferns as they step up preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

The 15-player squad will take on Nat Sciver-Brunt's England side in a three-match ODI series starting May 10, offering the visitors a crucial opportunity to build mom

Mariners look to continue leaning on strong bullpen vs. Twins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:19 GMT

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A bullpen, like an umpiring crew, often goes unnoticed unless it makes mistakes.

The Seattle Mariners would like to challenge that approach. Seattle has enjoyed one of the best bullpens in baseball as of late, and it hopes the trend will continue as it faces the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series Monday in Minneapolis.

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MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Rob Refsnyder's blast lifts Mariners to sweep of Cards

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Pinch hitter Rob Refsnyder homered with one out in the ninth inning to break a tie as the Seattle Mariners defeated the host St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Cal Raleigh also homered for the Mariners, who swept the three-game interleague series.

JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church went deep for the Cardinals, who have lost four in a row.

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North Carolina teachers to rally for 'kids over corporations' in Raleigh

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:19:07 GMT

Teachers, parents, students and other allies are expected to attend a May Day march in Raleigh this afternoon to advocate for more state education funding.

Thousands of teachers are expected to attend the “Kids Over Corporations March” at

NC education equity advocates look ahead after Leandro decision

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:04:10 GMT

Education equity advocates in North Carolina were dealt a legal blow earlier this month. Now, they must work within the state Legislature to secure equality in education funding.

In the 1990s, five low-wealth school districts took a case to the North Carolina Supreme Court over funding disparities in public education. The court ruled that the state constitution grants every child the right to the opportunity of

NC local lawmaker warns of hospital closures due to Medicaid cuts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:47:49 GMT

Advocates and local lawmakers are calling out the steep threat Medicaid cuts at the federal level pose to rural hospitals and medical centers.

Last year, congressional Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s budget bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which cut nearly $1 trillion from

Ask The Old Guy: Things looking up after the draft

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:25 GMT

CHARLOTTE Listening to a week of post-draft content can sometimes make you think you were watching a different event last weekend.Because so much of draft grades and after-action analysis depends on expectations and the preferences of the person doing the talking.But what seems clear about the Panthers draft is that Dan Morgan, Brandt Tilis, and Dave Canales have a clear idea of what they want and how they want to do busi

Ravens Sign 19 Undrafted Rookies

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:07 GMT

Justin Robertson

The Ravens have signed 19 undrafted rookie free agents before they kick off rookie minicamp Friday.

While it's difficult to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Baltimore is an ideal landing spot, as evidenced by the team'srich historyof developing undrafted gems.

Here are the players vying for spots:

QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Pavia played in 53 career games (49 starts) at

Raiders sign seventh-round pick DT Brandon Cleveland

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:28 GMT

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HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed seventh-round draft pick (229th overall)DT Brandon Cleveland, the club announced Thursday.

The 6-4, 315-pound defensive tackle spent all four seasons at North Carolina State (2022-25) and played in 45 career games (26 starts), finishing with 107 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, one pass de

Titans Reach Deals With 11 Undrafted Free Agents

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:44:33 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLEThe Titans have added 11 undrafted free agents to the team's roster.

Here's the list:

Linebacker Shad Banks, UTSA: First-team All-American Conference performer at linebacker in 2025, when he led UTSA with 94 total tackles, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Banks also posted 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, a pair of

5 Things to Know About New Chargers DL Nick Barrett

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:50 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers added to defensive trenches duringDay 3of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting South Carolina defensive linemanNick Barrettin the fifth round (No. 145 overall).

Be sure to check out theChargers 2026 Draft Hubto recap all eight picks.

Here are five things to know about Barrett:

1. Strong finish at South Carolina

Late for Work: Top Remaining Tasks on Ravens' Offseason Checklist

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:33:36 GMT

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Top Remaining Tasks on Ravens' Offseason Checklist

The Ravens used the draft to check several items off their offseason checklist, but there is still work to do.

NFL.coms Kevin Patraidentified the biggest tasks remaining for each team. Upgrading at center was at the top of the list for the Ravens.

"The Ravens exited the draft upgrading the interior offensive line wit

La Voz de la Razn: La Clase 2026 de los Denver Broncos

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:50:36 GMT

Jorge Tinajero

El Draft de la NFL 2026 ya es parte de la historia y dej como resultado la conformacin de la nueva clase de novatos de los Denver Broncos. Con siete selecciones para trabajar, distribuidas entre el segundo y tercer da del Draft, la gerencia y el staff de entrenadores se enfocaron en jugadores que complementen el roster actual de cara a la prxima temporada.

El evento, celebrado en la ciudad de

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Woman of the Year in Agriculture Announced in Florida

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:24:49 GMT

Woman of the Year in Agriculture Announced in Florida

How kingpin Stephen "Jimmy" Jamieson sparked gangland gym brawl that led to Dubai arrests

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:14:16 GMT

How kingpin Stephen "Jimmy" Jamieson sparked gangland gym brawl that led to Dubai arrests

2025 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Winners Awarded

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:02:45 GMT

2025 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Winners Awarded

Free ARRL Events App Now Live for 2026 Dayton Hamvention

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:02:42 GMT

Free ARRL Events App Now Live for 2026 Dayton Hamvention

FCC Approves Limited Emergency Use of 70 cm Band by AST SpaceMobile Satellites Outside the US

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:02:16 GMT

FCC Approves Limited Emergency Use of 70 cm Band by AST SpaceMobile Satellites Outside the US

New Book Release- Satellite Operating for Amateur Radio

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:02:14 GMT

New Book Release- Satellite Operating for Amateur Radio

Health officials investigate illnesses tied to animal yoga in Washoe County

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:31:48 GMT

Health officials investigate illnesses tied to animal yoga in Washoe County

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil