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Trump did not explain Iran war goals clearly, Reuters/Ipsos poll says

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on May 11 showed that two out of three Americans believe President Donald Trump has not explained clearly why the country went ‌to war with Iran.

It also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.

The four-day poll showed that many people are very worried about rising fuel prices. It als

Without Cal Raleigh, Mariners seek elusive win vs. Padres

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:05:13 GMT

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When the Seattle Mariners returned home Friday, catcher Cal Raleigh was asked what it's going to be like for the next week or so on his first-ever trip to the injured list.

'It's going to (stink),' said Raleigh, who was placed on the 10-day IL a day earlier with a strained right oblique. 'I tried to play through it. Unfortunately, what was best for me and the team wa

Kyle Busch runs away with record fifth Truck Series win at Dover

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:55:16 GMT

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DOVER, Del. - Kyle Busch did what Kyle Busch does best in a truck at Dover Motor Speedway. Win.Busch claimed his record fifth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series trophy and 13th overall at the famous concrete one-miler, dominating Friday's ECOSAVE 200 leading 147 of the 200 laps in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and sweeping both

Padres vie for Vedder Cup in road series vs. Mariners

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:40:38 GMT

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The San Diego Padres won't have to worry about Cal Raleigh this weekend in Seattle.

The Mariners' slugger, who set multiple records with 60 home runs last season, was placed on the 10-day injured list for the first time in his career Thursday with a strained right oblique.

That means he'll miss the Vedder Cup, named for Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder -- who has

Mariners place struggling C Cal Raleigh (oblique) on injured list

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners placed struggling catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.

Raleigh, 29, exited in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss against the host Houston Astros.

It is the first career IL stint for Raleigh, who smashed 60 homers last season as the American League MVP runner-up.

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Marcus North appointed England men's national selector after Luke Wright's exit

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:04:41 GMT

London [UK], May 13 (ANI): Former Australia batter Marcus North has been appointed as England Men's new national selector, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday, ending a lengthy search to replace outgoing selector Luke Wright.

North, currently serving as director of cricket at Durham County Cricket Club, will officially take over the role ahead of England's first Test against New Zeala

Dominic Canzone's slam backs Bryan Woo as M's rout Astros

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Dominic Canzone clubbed his first career grand slam and Randy Arozarena produced a four-hit, three-RBI game in support of Bryan Woo, who worked six quality innings as the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed a 10-2 victory over the slumping Houston Astros on Tuesday.

The Mariners won their ninth consecutive game over the Astros, whose skid reached four. Arozarena sock

NC prison official calls for passage of 'Critical Needs Budget'

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:53:24 GMT

A North Carolina prison official is sounding the alarm over the effects of a budget impasse on the ability to staff prisons adequately and conduct needed maintenance.

Gov. Josh Stein warned in a March news conference the Department of Adult Correction is struggling and has at times asked vendors to float them on their bills. Stein proposed a what is being called “new report from the new poll of rural voters in North Carolina finds deepening economic anxiety about the costs of goods – and a shift on how voters in these areas think about the role of government in their lives.

Community Corner: Working together for good causes

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, May 15Working together for good causes:The Steelers held their annual Community Partner Appreciation Breakfast on Friday at Acrisure Stadium, an opportunity to recognize the amazing work being done by agencies in the Pittsburgh region to make a difference in the communities they serve.The Steelers worked with all of the partners throughout the past year, hosting 96 events in 33 different neighborhoods

Prunty's Senior Surge Aligned Himself with the Patriots Vision

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Karon Pruntys performance as a redshirt senior at Wake Forest landed him on the Patriots draft radar.

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It was 2020 when Karon Prunty first caught the attention of Patriots cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton.

At the time, he was Virgina Tech's defensive coordinator and also recruiting for his side of the ball, looking for size, speed, and instincts that could complement his plans f

Cade Otton Could Do More with a Little Less | Updates

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the 2026 Offseason

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Cade Otton#88 TEHeight: 6-5Weight: 247 lbsCollege: Washington

May 12 Updates

In March, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed tight end Cade Otton to a new three-year deal with a significant financial investment, committing to a player who has given the team everything he could over the p

iOrganBio Appoints AI and Life Sciences Investor Jessica Owens to its Board of Directors

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - MAY 11, 2026

iOrganBio, an innovator in intelligent cell manufacturing that is redefining how human cells are engineered and reliably produced at scale for research and therapeutic applications, including FDA-aligned New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), today announced the appointment of Jessica Owens to its Board of Directo

Nvidia, Corning strike deal to expand U.S. AI manufacturing The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:36:00 GMT

Nvidia, Corning strike deal to expand U.S. AI manufacturing The North State Journal

Stablecoin bill moving through the NC House The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:35:17 GMT

Stablecoin bill moving through the NC House The North State Journal

HARSANYI- Why stay in NATO if Europe isnt willing to help us? The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:34:55 GMT

HARSANYI- Why stay in NATO if Europe isnt willing to help us? The North State Journal

Expanded March reduces chance of madness The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:34:48 GMT

Expanded March reduces chance of madness The North State Journal

Survey- Teachers say schools good place to work, learn The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:34:39 GMT

Survey- Teachers say schools good place to work, learn The North State Journal

SHAPIRO- Medicaid millionaires are hiding in plain sight The North State Journal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:34:10 GMT

SHAPIRO- Medicaid millionaires are hiding in plain sight The North State Journal

Alpine timber eco-lodge in the heart of Moray hits the market

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:33:36 GMT

Alpine timber eco-lodge in the heart of Moray hits the market

Hamvention 2026 Friday - Let the Fun Begin!

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:36:17 GMT

Hamvention 2026 Friday - Let the Fun Begin!

All in the mind- are exercise slides the next ugly shoe?

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:06:53 GMT

All in the mind- are exercise slides the next ugly shoe?