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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Russia Rejects Claim That Trump Is Losing Interest in Ukraine Talks

The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Speeding Up TV License Checks: A New FCC Approach

The Federal Communications Commission may begin reviewing broadcast station licenses earlier than the usual 2028 deadline, according to Chair Brendan Carr. This move comes as he pushes investigations into major news outlets such as NBC, ABC, PBS and NPR. Carr said the agency can grant early renewals

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Faith and Power: The Role of Pastor Paula White in U. S. Politics

Pastor Paula White-Cain is back in the White House, and people are talking. She's a spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, and her role has sparked debates about faith and politics. Some see her as a positive influence, representing faith in government. Others worry about the line between spiritual gui

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Strong Pushback Over New Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery is eyeing a deal that could bring Paramount Skydance into its fold, but the plan is under fire. The merger would change who owns the company if it clears regulatory checks, but opponents are ready to stop it. The Teamsters union is demanding that the deal include real wo

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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

War’s Hidden Damage to Earth and Climate

The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Puzzle Day: Decoding the NCAA Basketball Connections

Today’s puzzle spotlights college hoops, and it comes from a sports‑focused outlet that isn’t part of the usual game app. If you’re stuck, there are clues hidden in the color‑coded groups: a simple “Oops! ” for one set, a note about not being the second word for another, a hint that points to team l

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Mariners Move Forward After WBC Mix‑Up

The World Baseball Classic is over, and the Seattle Mariners are eager to focus on the regular season. Randy Wilson says he’s happy to be back with his teammates and wants nothing from the tournament to distract him from winning a World Series. He stresses that the next big goal is March 26, when th

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Move Holds the Key to Restoring Global Oil Flow

Saudi Aramco recently told its buyers that it did not know which port would handle April shipments. The message showed a new fact: Iran, not the United States, can decide when the global oil market opens again. A buyer in Saudi Arabia laughed that he would call Iran to find out when the war ends

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