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Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy. The only time he had participated in a demonstration before now was in the opening days of Donald Trump’s first presidential term, when he joined fellow Google workers walking out of the

Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young

PARIS (AP) — After his arrest, the boy’s mother was stunned to discover that her 12-year-old had been learning how to kill and gorging on videos of decapitation and torture so gruesome they made even case-hardened French court officials look away. The mother told criminal investigators that she’d thought her son had been playing video

Assisted living isn’t just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole — the beloved pachyderm gets her “pedicure,” along with apple slices every day. The treatment is part of the zoo’s specialized geriatric care for aging animals that cannot be

NC Central defense dominates in Maroon and Gray spring football game :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports NC Central ended its spring football season with a dominant defensive performance in the Maroon and Gray spring football game on Saturday. “Saw a lot of good things, saw a lot of good things. A lot of young guys made some plays, but big thing is we got out with

New laws complicate Wyoming’s abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — When a Wyoming woman phoned the state’s only abortion clinic recently to make an appointment to end her pregnancy, she received news that complicated her life even more. Wellspring Health Access had stopped providing abortions that same day, responding to a slew of new requirements for the Casper clinic to become

Belichick, UNC end spring ball with unremarkable practice :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, WRAL With fans calling out his name, hoping for an autograph or a photo or even a glance in their direction, North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick walked off the new Kenan Stadium grass Saturday night without missing a step. The Tar Heels ended their spring practice schedule, the first under Belichick,

Rory McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam :: WRALSportsFan.com

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. — AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The greatest start in the 91-year history of the Masters wasn’t enough for Rory McIlroy. He delivered what looked to be a haymaker late Saturday afternoon, a 6-iron so majestic and pure that he walked 10 yards before he saw it land

Hurricanes eliminate Rangers from playoff contention with 7-3 victory :: WRALSportsFan.com

By The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated New York from playoff contention, beating the Rangers 7-3 on Saturday. Jalen Chatfield, Jackson Blake, Mark Jankowski, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook and Logan Stankoven also scored for the Hurricanes. Pytor Kochetkov

Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back :: WRALSportsFan.com

By BEN NUCKOLS, AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. — AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed says his putter has been “on vacation.” Golf fans who primarily watch major championships and the PGA Tour might have the impression that Reed has been lounging on a beach somewhere, too. But Reed’s putter might be coming home, and

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking at Saturday’s opening ceremony for the Osaka expo, expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world plagued by conflicts and trade wars. “The world, having overcome the coronavirus pandemic, is now threatened by an array of divisions,” Ishiba said.