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Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans. The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation. President Donald Trump has signaled support for the bill, saying Monday that “we’re going to be opening up our country very quickly.” The final 60-40 Senate vote broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits. The Republicans never did.… Continue Reading

PGA Tour returning to Asheville for the first time in 86 years as it adds to fall schedule

PGA Tour returning to Asheville for the first time in 86 years as it adds to fall schedule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The PGA Tour is returning to Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in 86 years. It announced a four-year deal with the Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville sharing duties as the title sponsor. The Biltmore Championship will be the third week in September 2026 at The Cliff at Walnut Cove. It adds to the growing part of the FedEx Cup Fall. The tour already has announced a new event in Austin, Texas. Asheville has history on the PGA Tour. It held the Land of Sky Open from 1939 through 1942. Ben Hogan won the last three times.… Continue Reading

No. 25 North Carolina guard Seth Trimble breaks arm in team workout

No. 25 North Carolina guard Seth Trimble breaks arm in team workout

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — No. 25 North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble is out indefinitely after suffering a broken left forearm during a workout. The school said a timetable for Trimble’s return will be determined following surgery this week. Trimble entered the season as a team leader on a roster with 11 new players and had a huge immediate impact in the Tar Heels’ 87-74 win over No. 19 Kansas on Friday. The 6-foot-3, fourth-year player rebounded from a quiet first half to score 13 of his 17 points in the second as North Carolina rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit. Trimble also played a crucial role defensively, helping to slow Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson in the second half.… Continue Reading

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to take the first steps toward ending the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of healthcare subsidies, angering many in their caucus who want to continue the fight. The agreement from Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan and Sen. Angus King of Maine would pass three annual spending bills and extend the rest of government funding until late January. That’s according to three people familiar with the agreement who requested anonymity until the deal is made public. Senate Democrats were meeting Sunday evening to discuss the proposal. The government shutdown has now lasted 40 days.… Continue Reading

Tyler Shough throws for 2 TDs to earn first win as Saints defeat Panthers 17-7

Tyler Shough throws for 2 TDs to earn first win as Saints defeat Panthers 17-7

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Tyler Shough has earned his first win as an NFL starting quarterback. He threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 17-7 on Sunday to snap a four-game skid. Shough connected with Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson for long touchdowns, and Alvin Kamara ran for 83 yards for the Saints. New Orleans outgained Carolina 388 yards to 175. Bryce Young was limited to 124 yards passing and turned the ball over twice as his four-game win streak as a starter ended.… Continue Reading

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, celebrating influential musicians and figures. The ceremony took place Saturday at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, featuring tributes, speeches, and performances by artists like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa, and Big Boi of Outkast. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first release. This year’s inductees include Outkast, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, The White Stripes, Carole Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, and Lenny Waronker.… Continue Reading

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

U.S. airlines have canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic. The slowdown at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports will head into its third day Sunday. So far there have not been any widespread disruptions. FlightAware reports that cancellations jumped Saturday to more than 1,500, following just over 1,000 the previous day. By Saturday evening airlines already had canceled another 1,000-plus Sunday flights.… Continue Reading

Carolina rookies Legault, Nystrom make team history by scoring 1st NHL points in win over Sabres

Carolina rookies Legault, Nystrom make team history by scoring 1st NHL points in win over Sabres

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rookie defensemen Charles Alexis Legault and Joel Nystrom picked up their first NHL points in the Carolina Hurricanes’ 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. It marks the first time in the Hurricanes’ team history that two defensemen posted their first points in the same game. And, it was the fourth time in Carolina history — since the relocation from Hartford — that any two players recorded their first points in a game. Legault had an assist and an empty-net goal, and Nystrom assisted on a goal early in the third period as Carolina extended its winning streak to three games.… Continue Reading

Lopez throws 2 TD passes, North Carolina beats Stanford 20-15

Lopez throws 2 TD passes, North Carolina beats Stanford 20-15

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and North Carolina produced nine sacks to beat Stanford 20-15 for their second straight victory in ACC play under coach Bill Belichick. Jordan Shipp’s 55-yard touchdown catch gave the Tar Heels (4-5) a 20-3 lead early in the fourth quarter, and the Tar Heels held on despite two late Stanford touchdowns.… Continue Reading

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York’s holiday season

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York’s holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, a suburb of Albany. It traveled about 150 miles on a flatbed truck to reach its new home. On Saturday workers used cranes to position the 11-ton tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The spruce will soon be decorated with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star. It will be lit Dec. 3 during a live TV broadcast. The tree was donated by Judy Russ and her family.… Continue Reading

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