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US investigates self-driving vehicle company crash report
FILE – In this April 7, 2021 file photo, a Waymo van moves along a city street as an empty driver’s seat and moving ... -
DeSantis signs bill targeting explicit books in schools
TALLAHASSEE, Florida. Saying that Florida public schools are making sexually explicit books available to children, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday to ... -
Ridge View Community School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Ridge View Community School The Ridge View Community School in Dexter. The Ridge View Community School in Dexter. Contributed • March 23, 2022 Grade ... -
Invasive Species in North Carolina: Exotic Plants, Pests
From stinky trees that can fall on your car to creepy caterpillars that can kill your plants, invasive plants and pests abound in North ... -
Russo-Ukrainian War: What you need to know about the conflict
FILE – Ukrainian soldiers and firefighters search a destroyed building after a bomb attack in kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, ... -
US-listed Chinese tech stocks suffer worst selloff since 2008
The Chinese flag flies outside the New York Stock Exchange during the initial price offering (IPO) for Alibaba Group on September 19, 2014 in ... -
Vandalized Ukrainian church in Chicago, camera shows suspect
A Ukrainian church in Chicago, Illinois was vandalized and burglarized on Saturday, March 12, the Chicago Police Department said. Screenshot from Google. A 20-year-old ... -
Sing and twirl with opera and dance this spring in New York
Even at the best of times, opera and dance are dying art forms. Their following is loyal but small, and not necessarily growing. Yet ... -
“The Chinese Lady” grappling with Chinese-American history
The Chinese Lady Joan Marcus AT The Chinese Lady, the audience is first confronted with a corrugated iron wall that spans the stage and ... -
The Storm baseball coach considers the season
Cleveland High School baseball coach Shane Shallenberger is in his 13th season as head coach of the Storm. His side went 6-5 last season, ... -
Irish head to Brooklyn with high playoff aspirations // The Observer
After one of the best regular season campaigns in recent memory, Notre Dame travels to Brooklyn next week for the ACC Tournament. The Irish ... -
Bottom-seeded Illinois defeats Wisconsin in first-round B10s
INDIANAPOLIS Aaliyah Nye scored 17 points, Kendall Bostic notched his sixth double-double of the season and 14th-seeded Illinois snapped an 11-game losing streak with ... -
South Carolina Gamecocks: USC men’s tennis team in crash
south carolina tennis The state archive photo The South Carolina men’s tennis team was involved in an accident Monday, the school said. A university ... -
Mickelson loses corporate ties over Saudi remarks
FILE – Phil Mickelson walks off the 14th green after missing a birdie putt during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament ... -
Brazilian footballers trapped in Ukraine appeal for help
KIEV, Ukraine Brazilian footballers from the two biggest Ukrainian clubs appealed to the Brazilian government on Thursday, saying they were trapped by the Russian ... -
EXPLANATION: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
FILE – A sign reading “Nord Stream 2 Committed. Reliable. Safe.” hangs above a painted map of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from ... -
OATH TAKING: East Dunkerk Fire appoints officers | News, Sports, Jobs
The female auxiliary officers who were installed included: the president, Julie Sek; vice-president, Bonnie Purol; Secretary, ... -
Louisville mayoral candidate outraged by suspect’s release
This photo provided by the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections shows Quintez Brown. A candidate for Louisville Metro Council, Brown is charged with attempted ... -
Umude leads No. 23 Arkansas over Missouri 76-57
Arkansas’ Jaylin Williams, bottom, is fouled by Missouri’s Trevon Brazile in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, ... -
History for Humphries, who won Olympic monobob gold for the United States
Kaillie Humphries of the United States celebrates her victory in the women’s monobob at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Beijing’s ... -
The Richmond Observer – Lady Raiders complete perfect conference record with Senior Night win over Scotland
ROCKINGHAM — A perfect conference schedule ended Friday for the Richmond Senior High School girls’ basketball team. Honoring their three senior players on Senior ... -
Kilde leads combined ahead of Canadians Crawford and Seger
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway gestures after finishing the men’s combined downhill at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing’s Yanqing ... -
Olympics Live: Japanese skater Hanyu forgoes a quad salchow
Medical workers wearing protective gear prepare swabs for people participating in Beijing Winter Olympics Torch Relay activities at a coronavirus testing site in Beijing, ... -
Meyers Taylor says she is about to leave isolation
BEIJING American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor said on Saturday she was about to come out of solitary confinement and could start preparing in earnest ... -
Samuel L. Jackson honored at the NAACP Image Awards
FILE – Actor Samuel L. Jackson appears at the ‘Captain Marvel’ film premiere in London on February 27, 2019. Jackson will receive the Chairman’s ... -
Minor League Baseball will raise awareness in black communities
NEW YORK Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday that it is launching a black community-focused outreach program called “The Nine,” which is designed to honor ... -
Raiders will go to Patriot Way with a new general manager, possibly a coach
FILE – New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on before an NFL football game on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. The ... -
North Carolina man committed COVID fraud in 10 states, feds say
Joseph Ransome is sorry. This time last year, Ransome – a 51-year-old former retail executive from North Carolina – was accused of lying about ... -
North Carolina AG sues company over fraudulent phone calls
RALEIGH, North Carolina North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in a lawsuit filed against a Texas company ... -
The tense heavyweight boxing scene should become clearer
FILE – Tyson Fury of England punches Deontay Wilder during a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 9, 2021 in Las Vegas. (The heavyweight ... -
Knicks face Clippers on 3-game skid
Los Angeles Clippers (23-24, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (22-24, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. ... -
49ers hope Bosa will be cleared to play Packers
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field during the first half of an NFL playoff football game against the Dallas ... -
Sports Bar SeeSaw Kitchen lands at Thor Equities’ Wynwood Walk – Trade Observer
SeeSaw Kitchen, a Cleveland-based restaurant and club, extends south to Miami, Commercial Observer has learned. The company behind the establishment Home group forward, signed ... -
Braathen scores stunning World Cup slalom victory in Wengen
Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway speeds down the course during a men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup slalom race in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. ... -
Fresh out of UGA title, Lanning hits the ground running in Oregon
Georgia assistant coach Dan Lanning takes the field to help coach the team in their final game after taking over as head coach at ... -
Resident says structure ‘climbed like a powder keg’ | News, Sports, Jobs
OBSERVER Photo by Dan Kohler Local firefighters monitor the remains of 111 Center Street while others fight the blaze. Early Tuesday morning, Tristen Larson, ... -
List of winners for Sunday’s 79th Golden Globe Awards
This image released by Netflix shows Kirsten Dunst in a scene from “The Power of the Dog” (Netflix via AP) PA BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. ... -
Lynn Uram Obituary (2022) – Washington, Pennsylvania
Lynn Spoonamore Uram, SPHR, 60, of Eighty-Four, formerly of Stanford, Ky., Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a brief illness with ... -
Battle Beverage Packager Brings New Factory, Jobs to NC
Georgia-based beverage packager is building facility and investing $ 13.6 million in Mooresville. Battle Copacking will pack drinks like seltzer, soda, and alcoholic beverages. ... -
Kathy D. Wilcox | News, Sports, Jobs
Kathy D. Wilcox Kathy D. Wilcox, 75, of Warren, Pa., Died on December 31, 2021 at Warren General Hospital. She was born December 8, ... -
Marie (Riley) McPherson | News, Sports, Jobs
Mary (Riley) McPherson, 66, of Fredonia, NY, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Mary was born in Dunkirk, NY, ... -
Reward offered after discovery of the body in Portland | News, Sports, Jobs
Submissive photo Buffalo resident Marquita Mull, left, is pictured with Cidney Young. Mull went missing over the summer and his body was discovered on ... -
DeRozan and LaVine take the Bulls past the Hawks on Young’s return
Chicago Bulls goalie Zach LaVine dribbles the ball during the first half of the NBA team’s basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, ... -
Alex Jones’ wife arrested for domestic violence
FILE – Alex Jones, left, attends a rally in support of President Donald Trump called the “Save America Rally,” Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in ... -
Rising Eagles look to continue their playoff push against Giants
Philadelphia Eagles Greg Ward, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, during the second half of an NFL football game against the ... -
Virginia looks to extend streak against Clemson
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Clemson (8-4, 0-1) vs. Virginia (7-4, 1-0) John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia seeks her ... -
The Observer’s take on a second Covid Christmas | Editorial observer
The still hoped Christmas 2021 would feel lighter and happier than a year ago. Not clear of the pandemic, but coping with it much ... -
Frank Henry Knapp | News, Sports, Jobs
Frank Henry Knapp, 94, of Warren, Pa., Died suddenly on December 15, 2021 at Warren General Hospital. Frank was born September 18, 1927 in ... -
San Francisco mayor promises more police and safety measures
FILE – Police vehicles are parked in Union Square following recent heists in San Francisco on December 2, 2021. The tired mayor of London ... -
Chamber gift card changes name and appearance | News, Sports, Jobs
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing tools that stimulate local businesses and our local economy. One of these tools is ... -
Kerr flattens the pitch invader in Women’s Champions League game
A pitch invader is brought to a standstill thanks to Chelsea’s Sam Kerr during the Women’s Champions League Group A match between Chelsea and ... -
Charlotte Hornets rookie James Bouknight impresses
Charlotte Hornets goaltender James Bouknight performed well in his extended time on Monday night. (AP Photo / Jacob Kupferman) Jacob Kupferman PA Firmly grasped ... -
NC high school football championships in the spotlight this week
NC State’s Dereon Seabron (1) is fouled by Nebraska’s CJ Wilcher (0) in NC State’s 104-100 four-overtime win over Nebraska at PNC Arena in ... -
Plaza Midwood bookstore closing, room for redevelopment
The latest casualty of the Plaza Midwood redevelopment are longtime used book buyers. But don’t worry, the owners of the store have said they ... -
Stumbling Browns hopes to resolve issues during the week off
Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin, right, looks on next to Jamie Gillan (7) and Charley Hughlett (47) after missing a basket against the Baltimore ... -
Kvitelashvili takes first career figure skating Grand Prix victory
Georgian Morisi Kvitelashvili performs in the men’s free skating program at the Rostelecom Cup of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Sochi, ... -
Montgomery faces a fine for dropping the Confederate name
Fred Gray poses with the famous street in his honor during the dedication ceremony for Fred D. Gray Avenue, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in ... -
MATCHDAY: Man City welcome PSG; Madrid, Liverpool in action
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, right, celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Everton ... -
Avalanche take on Senators aiming for 5th straight win
Ottawa Senators (4-10-1, eighth in Atlantic) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1, fifth in Central) Denver; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Avalanche -361, ... -
Talawanda’s budget forecast includes need for post-2024 levy – Oxford Observer
This week, the Talawanda School Board approved a five-year budget forecast which projects the depletion of the district’s financial reserves by 2026 and the ... -
Cafeteria workers organize work stoppage in North Carolina school system
RALEIGH, North Carolina North Carolina’s largest school system said none of its students went hungry on Tuesday despite a work stoppage from school cafeteria ... -
Warren Hospital is operating at “full capacity” | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo submitted to Times Observer A new sign directs visitors and patients around Warren General Hospital. COVID cases are on the rise. Other hospitalizations ... -
North Carolina drug dealer sentenced to jail
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina A man identified as a supplier to a drug ring in western North Carolina has been sentenced to 30 years in ... -
Kouzina adds taste of Greece to Washington | Business
Now every week is Greek Week in downtown Washington. Kouzina Greek Bistro opened two weeks ago at 60 S. Main St., in the George ... -
AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey to announce retirement
SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Giants wide receiver Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of ... -
American cancels CLT flights as airline conditions improve
American Airlines is canceling a handful of flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday. ADAM BELL abbell@charlotteobserver.com Travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ... -
Stephon Gilmore intercepts in Panthers debut
Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore, center, is assisted by his teammates after making an interception during the game against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ... -
Will Panthers’ CB Stephon Gilmore play against the Falcons
New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont’a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of ... -
The Richmond Observer – RETURNS FROM RIVALITY: No.3 Raiders seek outright conference championship in showdown with Scotland
ROCKINGHAM – The final installment of what many consider the ‘best rivalry in the state’ will take place between the Richmond Raiders and the ... -
Electra America, AKA purchases Conrad Miami hotel in Brickell – Commercial Watcher
Electra America Hotel Group (EAHG), a joint venture between Electra America and hotel brand A.K.A, have acquired the Conrad Miami Hotel at Brickell, the ... -
Texas Governor Approves GOP Redesigned State Voting Cards
FILE – In this file photo from June 8, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference in Austin, Texas. Texas Republicans ... -
European football leagues oppose biennial FIFA World Cup project
Brazilian Raphinha, left, celebrates with Brazilian Neymar after scoring his side’s second goal against Uruguay in a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier at ... -
Barcelona welcome Madrid, Sociedad to Atlético on Super Sunday
Barcelona’s Gerard Pique, right, celebrates with teammate Memphis Depay after scoring his side’s opening goal in a Champions League Group E soccer match between ... -
The Richmond Observer – Catherine Dennis: Richmond County’s official female athlete of the week
ROCKINGHAM – Junior volleyball player Catherine Dennis has been named the Richmond County Official Female Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55. The ... -
Chiefs Super Rugby star Sean Wainui dies in car crash
FILE – In this file photo from November 3, 2017, Maori All Blacks’ Sean Wainui, left, is hit by Canada’s Dan Moor during the ... -
Suspects chased down highway after Charlotte bank robbery
Three men accused of robbing a branch of the Bank of America in the South End on Friday may have thought they had deceived ... -
Construction begins on Lake University City project
Construction begins along a lake in University City where developers plan to build apartments and offices as well as improve the surrounding park. Courtesy ... -
Police: Rolesville’s elevated threat is not credible, lockdown ends
According to the school principal, a threat that prompted Rolesville High School to be closed on Wednesday was deemed not to be credible. The ... -
Rising California winds trigger new wildfires and power outages
On Monday, October 11, 2021, a photo provided by CalFire shows one of the many vehicles damaged in a wind event in the village ... -
National Merit Semi-Finalists Named | Osprey watcher
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the National Merit Scholarship 2022 semi-finalists. Effie Trinket’s famous statement in The Hunger Games is: “May the ... -
EXPLANATION: Could Facebook prosecute whistleblower Frances Haugen?
Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen, center, leaves after a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on consumer protection, product safety and data ... -
Duke’s COVID Update: Vaccines, Mandatory Masks at Cameron
The Cameron Crazies were ready to rumble as they watched the Blue Devils beat Princeton 97-60 in their first game of the 2010 season. ... -
La Russa returns to playoffs with White Sox vs. Astros
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during baseball practice Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Houston. The Astros host the Chicago White Sox in ... -
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Shop for Fashion, Beauty Brands Give Back
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and top beauty and fashion brands are giving back. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to ... -
Steve Baldwin resigns as CEO of Washington Spirit from NWSL
Steve Baldwin resigned Tuesday as CEO and managing partner of the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League following the dismissal of coach ... -
NASCAR Talladega Race Weather Has Rain
Trucks roll out to dry the track at the Talladega Superspeedway ahead of a NASCAR Cup Series car race on Sunday October 3, 2021 ... -
Canada November Qualifiers at Edmonton Artificial Turf
Toronto FC’s Jacob Shaffelburg, left, fights with FC Cincinnati’s Edgar Castillo in the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto on Wednesday, ...
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