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Washington’s Makah Tribe could once again harpoon whales as US waives conservation law

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999 and sets the stage for renewed clashes with animal rights activists. The Makah, a tribe of 1,500 people on the northwestern tip of the

No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.

Wildlife experts have hit a dead end in their quest to determine how a gray wolf arrived in southern Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years. The wolf was killed in January by a hunter who told investigators that he had mistaken it for a coyote. It was a shock: While gray

Garner takes No. 1 in final softball rankings for 2024; South Brunswick and Weddington among area code leaders

For the first time, Garner is the No. 1 team in the final HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 softball rankings, taking the top spot after winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A championship and ending the year with an 28-2 record. The Trojans are just in front of two other state champions, 3A champ South

US Open is the toughest test in golf from tee to green. At Pinehurst, it’s mostly the greens :: WRALSportsFan.com

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer PINEHURST, N.C. — PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Michael McGowan had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot in the U.S. Open on Thursday and it didn’t take long to realize what kind of test awaited at Pinehurst No. 2. The tee shot, packed with nerves of being in

Michael McGowan, Carter Jenkins make U.S. Open debuts :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Jeff Hogan, WRAL anchor Carter Jenkins and Michael McGowan will be playing for the first time in this year’s U.S. Open. Michael McGowan grew up just a few miles from this resort in Pinehurst. “Obviously, this will be one of the biggest – or biggest events – I’m gonna ever play in at this

Future of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line as shareholders vote on massive pay package

DETROIT (AP) — If Tesla shareholders approve an all-stock compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that was thrown out this year by a Delaware judge, it would almost guarantee he would remain at the company he grew to be the world leader in electric vehicles, shifting to AI and robotics including autonomous vehicles, which Musk

After several near-misses on airport runways, a tech company revives work on a hazard-warning system

DALLAS (AP) — As a Delta Air Lines jet began roaring down a runway, an air traffic controller at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport suddenly blurted out an expletive, then ordered the pilots to stop their takeoff roll. The controller saw an American Airlines plane mistakenly crossing the same runway, into the path

One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees

LONDON (AP) — For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check Google Maps to find your Airbnb, post an Instagram video from the Eiffel Tower, or WhatsApp friends and family back home? Of course, if you’re using apps that gobble up data while traveling in a foreign

State Board of Education bans athletes at public NC high schools from profiting off NIL

Student-athletes at public high schools in North Carolina will not be able to profit from their name, image, and likeness after the State Board of Education adopted a new amateurism policy, which includes a ban on NIL activities. The policy was adopted on June 6 during a vote that included a number of unrelated action

2024 U.S. Open guide: How to watch, getting tickets and where to park :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer The 2024 U.S. Open is set for June 13-16. Pinehurst No. 2 will host the 124th U.S. Open. It marks the third time the course in Pinehurst, North Carolina, has hosted the tournament. Here’s a guide to everything fans need to know about the 2024 U.S. Open. What