By DeJuan Hoggard Click here for updates on this story HOPE MILLS, North Carolina (WTVD) — Some tense moments played out Tuesday morning in a Hope Mills neighborhood for the families of an 11-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. “Chase runs in the door, and he’s screaming ‘there’s somebody out there. He tackled me on
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Continue ReadingBy Kathy Hanrahan Click here for updates on this story TARBORO, North Carolina (WRAL) — Tarboro restaurant and brewery owner Inez Ribustello remembers spending her days working in the north tower of the World Trade Center. In 2001, Ribustello was the Beverage Director for Windows on the World, the famous restaurant located on the 107th
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By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Bronco Mendenhall hopes an early start time for Virginia’s game against Illinois this weekend won’t affect the Cavaliers much because they practice early, too. First-year Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema has the same expectations for his team. The 11 a.m. EST kickoff is an hour after Illinois usually
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By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that North Dakota claims it spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. North Dakota filed a lawsuit two years ago seeking to recover more than $38 million in damages from
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By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that North Dakota claims it spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. North Dakota filed a lawsuit two years ago seeking to recover more than $38 million in damages from
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Texas and Arkansas are set to renew a legacy rivalry before it becomes a regular one once again when the Longhorns join the SEC. Texas quarterback Hudson Card gets his first road start for the No. 15 Longhorns. He’ll face a hostile crowd in Fayetteville. Razorbacks defensive back Jalen Catalon had
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Corey Davis understands why he’s with the New York Jets. And he’s ready to show everyone the reason. One big catch at a time. Davis spent his first four NFL seasons in Tennessee after being the fifth overall pick in the 2017
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By Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Sealy and Dakin Andone, CNN A Medicare beneficiary hospitalized with Covid-19 costs the health insurance program about 150 times more than it does to fully vaccinate that individual, a CNN analysis shows. Covid-19 vaccines are provided at no direct cost to residents of the United States, but Medicare reimburses health care
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LAFAYETTE, Calif. (AP) — A volunteer crossing guard at a middle school in the San Francisco Bay Area pushed children from the path of a vehicle that ended up striking and killing him. Ashley Dias is being hailed as a hero after he saved a group of children leaving Stanley Middle School in Lafayette from
Continue ReadingBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN For 10 days, Gary Crane stood outside of his wife’s ICU room holding a simple reminder of his love for her. Donna Crane, 56, of Port Orange, Florida, told CNN she tested positive for Covid-19 just two weeks before becoming fully vaccinated, and about 10 days later she found herself
Continue Reading By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson has achieved his childhood dream of signing with World Wrestling Entertainment. But he still plans to defend his college heavyweight wrestling title for the University of Minnesota. Such deals are now allowed after the NCAA cleared the way for athletes to earn endorsement
Continue Reading By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers are about to see if the Pitt Panthers can handle their speed. Tennessee ran 94 plays in the Vols’ win over Bowling Green in the opener. Pittsburgh’s defense was on the field for 54 snaps in a 51-7 rout of UMass. Pittsburgh and
Continue Reading By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that North Dakota claims it spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. North Dakota filed a lawsuit two years ago seeking to recover more than $38 million in damages from
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Cardinal and Trojans open the Pac-12 schedule by resuming their longstanding rivalry after not playing during last season’s pandemic-shortened campaign. USC got a flattering 30-7 win over San José State thanks to a tenacious defense. But with one touchdown scored in four red-zone visits, the offense will need to show
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN Comedian Patton Oswalt has canceled multiple shows in Florida and Utah after venues refused to require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for entry. Requests to follow such Covid-19 protocols have become increasingly common in the last few months, as venues have reopened to touring musicians and comedians. Chelsea
Continue ReadingBy Amanda del Castillo Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — In the South Bay, water conservation efforts are falling short of a mandatory 15% emergency goal, set for water customers across Santa Clara County. “There can come a day when no water comes out of the tap,” Santa Clara
Continue Reading By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of thousands of other, lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products. Parents, politicians and
Continue Reading By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of thousands of other, lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products. Parents, politicians and
Continue Reading NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An investment fund manager from Philadelphia has admitted orchestrating a $100 million securities fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Brenda Smith faces up to 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine when she is sentenced Jan. 20. She pleaded guilty Thursday to a securities fraud count. Prosecutors
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