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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

USD Faces Northern Colorado in WNIT Showdown

A bright summer night brought a competitive match between the University of San Diego and Northern Colorado in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. The game kicked off with both teams eager to prove themselves, but San Diego’s defense kept the score close early on. Northern Colorado pus

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas hits new heat peak as old records crumble

Sunday turned into a scorcher for Dallas-Fort Worth when temperatures at the airport hit 94°F at 4 p. m. , officially beating the previous high set way back in 1934 and matched in 1995 by just one degree. The earlier weekend forecasts had predicted Friday and Saturday would also smash records, yet b

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Voters Shake Up the Ranks

The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en

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Feb 28 2026OPINION

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag

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Feb 27 2026SPORTS

Softball Returns to the 2029 University Games in North Carolina

The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Kim Jong Un’s 13‑Year‑Old Daughter May Become North Korea’s Next Leader

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 13 years old, is increasingly seen in the spotlight as North Korea looks ahead to a new generation of leadership. The country’s biggest political gathering, the Workers’ Party Congress, is set to take place soon and could signa

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Feb 12 2026WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Northeast Braces for Winter's Quick Strike

The Northeast is in for a rough ride as a swift winter storm sweeps through. Seven states—New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Maine—are under winter weather advisories. This storm is expected to dump up to 7 inches of snow, with the heaviest downpour happe

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weather Puts a Pause on School in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia's schools are taking a break due to icy roads. Many school districts have decided to close their doors for a day. This includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. Fairfax County joined the list later, announcing their schools will als

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Syria's Shaky Truce: What's Next for Kurds and Government Forces?

Tensions are high in northern Syria as government troops and Kurdish forces face off, waiting for a deadline that could either bring peace or more fighting. The deadline, set for Saturday evening, was supposed to decide if the two sides would stop fighting or keep going. But there's talk that the de

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