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Month: May 2025

In their words: How recent presidents have honored America’s fallen on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation’s capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground. In somber wreath-laying ceremonies and poignant speeches, presidents remember the military members who died serving the country, even as many Americans associate the holiday with a three-day weekend

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Pictured is a muddied truck in Laurel Park

‘We need help’: Town waits on post-Helene aid as 70+ projects remain unaddressed

By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story     HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — As the timeline for Hurricane Helene relief funding from the state and federal government remains unknown, multiple areas across Western North Carolina continue playing the waiting game. Detours, limited utilities and downed trees remain in many towns, including Laurel

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Sunderland overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Sheffield United 2-1.

Sunderland secures promotion to Premier League after winning ‘most valuable match’ in soccer with injury-time winner

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Sunderland secured promotion to the Premier League on Saturday after defeating Sheffield United 2-1 with an extraordinary injury-time winner in the “most valuable match” in soccer, as the Championship play-off final is known. For much of the game, Sunderland was trailing 1-0 after Sheffield United took the lead early

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Universidades cancelan graduaciones por afinidad debido a políticas antidiversidad, pero los alumnos preservan tradiciones

Por Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Elyse Martin-Smith empezó a reunirse con sus compañeros de la Universidad de Harvard el verano pasado para planificar la graduación anual de estudiantes negros organizada por un grupo del campus que ella dirige. La ceremonia iba a ser una celebración de la cultura negra, con músicos, recitales de poesía, mensajes

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Sports on TV for Sunday, May 25

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, May 25 AUTO RACING 7:30 a.m. FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, Towcester, United Kingdom 9 a.m. ABC — Formula 1: The Tag Heuer Grad Prix of Monaco, Circuit de Monaco, Albert, Monaco ESPN2 —

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WNBA Glance

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 3 0 1.000 — Atlanta 2 2 .500 1½ Indiana 2 2 .500 1½ Washington 2 2 .500 1½ Connecticut 0 3 .000 3 Chicago 0 2 .000 2½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 4 0 1.000 — Phoenix 2 1 .667

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NBA Daily Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21

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NBA Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 4, Detroit 2 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 106, New York 103

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NHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 4, Tampa Bay 1 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay 5, Florida 1 Monday, April 28: Florida 4, Tampa Bay 2 Wednesday, April 30: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 3

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NHL Daily Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Los

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