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October 17, 2018

Driver opens fire on North Carolina trooper, killing him

A driver opened fire on a North Carolina state trooper during a traffic stop early Wednesday, killing the 11-year Highway ...

October 16, 2018

Tagovailoa one of 5 Alabama midseason AP All-Americans

Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team. Tagovailoa, the ...

October 16, 2018

Krzyzewski, Duke reload with another strong freshman class

One star-studded freshman class has left Duke for the NBA. Another has come in right behind them. A national title once again ...

October 15, 2018

The Latest: FEMA Chief: Florida damage among worst he's seen

The Latest on communities struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael (all times local): 7:00 p.m. Federal Emergency ...

October 13, 2018

The Latest: Trump welcomes freed pastor to Oval Office

The Latest on Andrew Brunson, the American pastor freed after nearly two years of detention in Turkey (all times local): 2:55 ...

October 12, 2018

Correction: Tropical Weather-The Latest story

In a story Oct. 11 about Hurricane Michael, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Karen Clark & Company is an ...

October 12, 2018

Fixer says he made cash payment in college hoops scheme

A government witness at a college basketball corruption trial testified Thursday that he made a secret $40,000 payment to the ...

October 12, 2018

'Changed Forever': Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael

The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, ...

October 11, 2018

College basketball fixer describes 'black op' payments

A cadre of fixers in the world of college basketball conducted covert "black ops" to funnel tens of thousands of dollars in ...

October 10, 2018

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus to split after 17 years

There will not be an eighth NASCAR title for Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus. Hendrick Motorsports will split the driver and ...

October 10, 2018

The Latest: Experts: Storm could be one of Panhandle's worst

The Latest on Hurricane Michael (all times local): 11:40 p.m. Worried meteorologists now expect a strengthening Hurricane ...

October 10, 2018

Major Hurricane Michael bearing down on Florida Panhandle

Fast and furious Hurricane Michael barreled toward the Florida Panhandle late Tuesday night with 125 mph winds and a ...

October 09, 2018

Storm-weary Carolinas worry Michael could hurt rebuilding

In the storm-weary Carolinas, Hurricane Michael's approach is stoking fresh fears among homeowners who still have tarps on ...

October 08, 2018

Reid kneels, says Kaepernick 'robbed' of dream to play again

Eric Reid called his return to the NFL on Sunday "bittersweet," saying it still hurts that his friend Colin Kaepernick has ...

October 07, 2018

Gano's 63-yard field goal lifts Panthers over Giants 33-31

Maybe Panthers coach Ron Rivera should allow his special teams to run out of the tunnel more often for pre-game introductions

October 07, 2018

Etienne leads No. 4 Clemson past Wake Forest, 63-3

It didn't matter who took the handoffs for No. 4 Clemson. All those long touchdown runs added up to a historic day that would ...

October 06, 2018

NC soldier killed by explosive device in Afghanistan

The Pentagon has released the identity of a U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan. The Defense Department says 23-year-old ...

October 05, 2018

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these is legit, even ...

October 04, 2018

Violinist, professor, pastor among 25 'genius grant' winners

A violinist who organizes concerts for the homeless, a professor whose research is being used to increase access to civil ...