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Nation/World

Witnesses: Onlooker anger increased as Floyd stopped moving

By Steve Karnowski and Amy Forliti Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS  — Onlookers grew increasingly angry as they begged Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin to take his knee ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Video of Floyd arrest may appear early at ex-cop’s trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial today in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 1:38 am

Nation/World

Ship ‘partially refloated,’ still stuck in Suez Canal

SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — Engineers on Monday “partially refloated” the colossal container ship that continues to block traffic through the Suez Canal, a canal services ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 1:36 am

Nation/World

Myanmar forces kill scores in deadliest day since coup

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade Saturday in the country’s capital, soldiers and police ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:59 pm

Nation/World

2 in Seattle, San Francisco face anti-Asian hate charges

By Daisy Nguyen Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Prosecutors in Seattle and San Francisco have charged men with hate crimes in separate incidents that authorities ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:58 pm

Nation/World

Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID hibernation

By David Sharp Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine  — Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 11:57 pm

Coronavirus

Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine — and then a sparkly ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:00 am

Nation/World

President invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

Cape Lookout Lighthouse closed for two years to do repairs

HARKERS ISLAND (AP) — The Cape Lookout Lighthouse in North Carolina will be closed for two years while repairs are made to the iconic structure, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:00 am

Business

NC jobless rate improves for fifth straight month

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate improved for the fifth consecutive month in February, the state Commerce Department said on Friday, as the state ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

Feds OK casino revenue agreement between NC, Catawba Indian Nation

By Michelle Liu Associated Press/Report for America The federal government has approved a revenue-sharing agreement between the Catawba Indian Nation and the state of North ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal where $10 billion worth of goods pass through every day

By Jon Gambrell and Samy Magdy Associated Press ISMAILIA, Egypt — Dredgers, tugboats and even a backhoe failed to free a giant cargo ship wedged ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am

News

Democrats’ bills would expand voting access in state

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Senate Democrats will soon offer bills to expand access to voting — a contrast to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am

Nation/World

Tornadoes blamed for 5 deaths as storms hammer Alabama, Mississippi

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am

Nation/World

Biden leaves door open for Senate changes to advance agenda

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden at his first news conference Thursday left the door open to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 12:00 am

News

North Carolina to open COVID vaccines to all adults April 7

By BRYAN ANDERSON Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH (AP) — All North Carolinians who are at least 16 years old will qualify for a COVID-19 ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, March 25, 2021 4:43 pm

Nation/World

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

By Kim Tong-Hyung Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired its first ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office on Thursday, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:25 pm

Nation/World

Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

By Jonathan Lemire, Nomaan Merchant, Lisa Mascaro and Aamer Madhani Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:24 pm

Nation/World

Brighter outlook for US as vaccinations rise and deaths fall

By Julie Watson and Carla K. Johnson Associated Press More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:23 pm

Nation/World

Police: 10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting

By Patty Nieberg, James Anderson and Colleen Slevin Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, March 22, 2021 11:55 pm

College

March Madness roundup: Loyola Chicago, Sister Jean get past Illinois, into Sweet 16

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean’s plans to a T on Sunday, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:42 pm

College

Bueckers helps UConn rout High Point 102-59 in NCAA opener

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — UConn did just fine without coach Geno Auriemma, with Paige Bueckers scoring 24 points to lead the top-seeded Huskies to a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:34 pm

Racing

Blaney wins at Atlanta after Larson fades on old tires

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Ryan Blaney knew he had to let Kyle Larson go. Patience was the key, especially on a day when Larson looked ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:26 pm

News

Boyd has 18 to lead No. 1 Wolfpack over 16 seed NC A&T 79-58

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Jada Boyd scored 15 of her 18 points in the second half to help top-seeded North Carolina State overcome a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:24 pm

Sports

AP Source: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a broken right wrist, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:18 pm

College

Abilene Christian stuns Texas, caps upset-heavy first round

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Abilene Christian and its frantic, havoc-causing defense bounced coach Shaka Smart and Texas out of the NCAA Tournament in the first round ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:00 am

Racing

Racing back to its roots: NASCAR to make first of two visits to Atlanta speedway

By Paul Newberry AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. — NASCAR is returning to its roots. Even as the good ol’ boys attempt to break with ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am

College

NC State, Texas A&M, unafraid Arizona top Mercado Region

By Kristie Rieken AP Sports Writer SAN ANTONIO — While top-seeded North Carolina State with star Elissa Cunane is a slight favorite in the Mercado ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:00 am

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