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December 27, 2024
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people
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Dozens of salmonella illnesses have been linked to raw milk from a California farm, a far wider outbreak than previously known, according to newly released state records. As of February, at least 165 people were sickened with salmonella infections tied to products from Raw Farm, of Fresno, California, according to the records. It is the
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By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and edge rusher Kaimon Rucker are rated among the top 100 players in “EA Sports College Football 25.” Hampton is a 93 overall (22nd overall) and Rucker is a 91 overall (56th overall) in the forthcoming video game, which released the ratings
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A ballot measure to scale back the abortion ban in Arkansas won’t go before voters after the secretary of state on Wednesday found that organizers failed to submit required paperwork about the paid canvassers it used to help gather signatures that were submitted earlier this month. But the issue will be directly before voters in
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Air Force has picked up a 2025 commitment from Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb. Cobb, a 2023 2A state champion, announced the decision on Wednesday afternoon via social media. The 5-foot-10 senior’s recruiting process included offers from Appalachian State, Bucknell, Cornell, Dartmouth, Gardner-Webb, Georgetown, Maine, Marshall, Morgan State, Navy, and North Carolina Central. A year
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By Pat Welter Campbell baseball’s introductory press conference for new head coach Chris Marx was more of a “good to see you” than a “nice to meet you.” Marx is taking over for longtime head coach Justin Haire who left for the head coaching job at Ohio State. Marx was Haire’s lead assistant for Haire’s
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Samsung is dressing up its wearable devices in technology’s latest fashion — artificial intelligence. The South Korean electronics giant on Wednesday revealed that both its first-ever premium smartwatch and a smart ring heralding its entry into a niche market will include AI features that are supposed to help people monitor and
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By Shawn Smith Kawhi Leonard will not participate in the Paris Olympics and will be replaced on the U.S. men’s basketball roster by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. The news was announced by USA Basketball hours before Team USA was set to face Canada in a Las Vegas exhibition match. The Los Angeles Clippers forward
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By WRAL staff Cary, N.C. — Team USA swimmers have been in Cary training for the Paris Olympics since July 2. On Wednesday, they are heading to Croatia to continue training. There was cheering and excitement as buses carrying Team USA swimmers drove by. Young swimmers hope seeing athletes at this level will inspire them
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Elon University’s football program added another commitment from an in-state class of 2025 prospect last week. Ardrey Kell High School wide receiver Ben Kirsch announced his pledge to Elon on his X account on July 5. During his recruitment, Kirsch reported a preferred walk-on offer from Charlotte and offers from Maine, Georgetown, Marshall, NC A&T,
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