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Graduation week tough on mother of player who died

For Jocelyn Leonard, the pain can be difficult to bear - especially during a week like this....

Hendrick goes from ice cold to red hot

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600....

Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday....

New York Yankees say they're not for sale

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale....

Pistorius confident of qualifying for Olympics

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) -- Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius believes he can qualify for the London Olympics with a slower time in the 400 meters than originally thought....

Tokyo thrilled to be among 2020 Olympic bid field

TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo organizers are pleased the Japanese capital made the cut to be one of three contenders to host the 2020 Summer Olympics....

Tokyo thrilled to be among 2020 Olympic bid field

TOKYO (AP) -- Tokyo organizers are pleased the Japanese capital made the cut to be one of three contenders to host the 2020 Summer Olympics....

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NC folk musician Doc Watson critical after fall

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson was in critical condition Thursday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week....

Kaufmann admits lip synching at Champions League

Jonas Kaufmann says he lip synched his performance of the Champions League theme before last weekend's final in Munich....

Kaufmann admits lip synching at Champions League

Jonas Kaufmann says he lip synched his performance of the Champions League theme before last weekend's final in Munich....

Rob Kardashian, Joe Jonas among Miss USA judges

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant is keeping up with the Kardashians....

Rob Kardashian, Joe Jonas among Miss USA judges

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant is keeping up with the Kardashians....

Viola Davis addresses struggling alma mater

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) -- Viola Davis addressed graduating seniors Thursday at the high school in the struggling Rhode Island city where she grew up, urging them to treasure "hard times and joyous moments" and telling them that the "privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."...

'MiB' co-star Brolin rejuvenates Jones' Agent K

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Josh Brolin thought he was just being goofy when he launched into a Tommy Lee Jones impersonation on a night out with the Coen brothers and their pal Barry Sonnenfeld. Turns out, Brolin was on an audition of sorts....

Kylie's golden moment in Cannes

Cannes, France (AP) -- Kylie Minogue dazzled in Dolce & Gabbana gold on the Cannes red carpet....

Sonam Kapoor celebrates India's films at Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) -- There's definitely an Indian vibe at Cannes this year - something Sonam Kapoor is proud of....

Mexico's Reygadas brings surrealism to Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) -- As the credits rolled on the first Cannes Film Festival screening of Mexican director Carlos Reygadas' new film, someone in the audience shouted out "Viva Bunuel!"...
Weather RSS

...High Surf and Rip Current Threat Continues From Tropical Storm Alberto...

Tropical Storm Alberto continues to swirl off the Georgia and South Carolina coast, but Tropical Storm conditions are no longer expected on shore, so the Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled. High surf and dangerous rip currents will continue to be a hazard along the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina, and northeastern Florida.

...Alberto has Weakened Slightly, but a Tropical Storm Watch Remains in Effect for coastal South Carolina...

Alberto is moving toward the west-southwest near 6 mph but is expected to slow down and meander off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina through Monday. A northeastward acceleration is anticipated Monday night and Tuesday. On this track, the center of Alberto is forecast to remain offshore. A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for portions of coastal South Carolina.

...Tropical Storm Alberto Still Moving Slowly off the South Carolina Coast...

Tropical Storm Alberto is drifting toward the South Carolina coast this morning, but it is expected to gradually change direction toward the northeast later today. Tropical Storm force winds will be possible in parts of coastal South Carolina later today and Monday, so a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued.

...First Tropical Storm of the Atlantic Season Forms off the Coast of the Carolinas...

Tropical Storm Alberto has formed off the coast of the Carolinas. Alberto is earliest-forming tropical storm in the Atlantic basin since Ana in 2003. This is also the first time that a tropical storm has formed before the official start of the hurricane season in both the Atlantic and East Pacific basins.

...Critical Fire Weather Threat Friday Over the Four-Corners Region of the Southwest...

A combination of strong winds, low humidity, and ongoing dry weather will lead to another day of critical fire weather danger in the Four-Corners region of the southwest Friday. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect over a large area.

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