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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer's 42 trips
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (691+ words) You're standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona's high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode. Industrial-leaning synth-pop strains might seem incongruous with such a vista, but it…...
From bouquets to filet mignon: What Instacart orders reveal about the best Mother's Day gifts in North Carolina
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (555+ words) Mother's Day topped every other holiday for gift orders in 2025. Flowers, gourmet dinners, sweet treats " here's what customers sent and cooked for the special moms in their lives. Moms do it all. The early mornings, packed lunches, endless logistics, and…...
Cal Raleigh returns to Mariners lineup after 3-game absence with injury
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (205+ words) Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had missed three games due to tightness on his right side. There was speculation that Raleigh might land on the injured list, but he made his return to the lineup Tuesday night, batting second against the…...
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (712+ words) President Donald Trump is having some success in his latest attempt to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way. At least three of the seven Indiana state senators targeted by Trump lost their primaries Tuesday. One incumbent was victorious,…...
'You destroyed the family" | Uncle"s powerful words follow death sentence for Fed Ex driver who killed 7-year-old Athena Strand
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (89+ words) DALLAS " In the moments following Tanner Horner's death penalty sentence, Elijah Strand, the uncle of murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand, faced his niece's killer and delivered a powerful, emotional impact statement." We have a full transcription of Elijah Strand's victim impact…...
Police say 1 person has died after shooting at weekend lakeside party in Oklahoma
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (360+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " A'shooting at a lakeside party in Oklahoma packed with young people over the weekend left one person dead and 22 others with gunshot and shrapnel wounds, police said Tuesday. Police in Edmond, Oklahoma, said in a post on the…...
Kitten rescued from glue trap spurs warning by animal welfare officials
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (456+ words) ENCINITAS, Calif. " A 6-week-old kitten is recovering at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society after nearly dying when she became trapped on a sticky rat trap in Anaheim, prompting animal welfare officials to warn against using the devices. The kitten, now…...
Mecklenburg commissioners consider converting former school property into housing prioritizing teachers
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (221+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. " What was once a place for students will soon become a place to live as county leaders tackle one of its biggest challenges: access to stable housing. Mecklenburg commissioners gave details about the former Smith School site, which was…...
Warbirds Drop Series Opener at Fayetteville
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (166+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. "The Fayetteville Woodpeckers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back as they coasted past the Wilson Warbirds 6-0 in the series opener on Tuesday night at SEGRA Stadium. Fayetteville (11-17) opened the scoring in the…...
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1187+ words) Tuesday's primary in Ohio set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U. S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber during a difficult midterm year. Meanwhile biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy…...