Down ACC? Think again. Conference reminding all it's still the king of March Madness.

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Virginia takes rematch with N.C. State, wins third straight: After leading by double digits at the half, Virginia didn’t appear headed for a grind against North ...

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NC State forward MJ Rice will sit out remainder of the basketball season: NC State announced Wednesday that forward MJ Rice would sit out the remainder of the ...

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As JMU, Longwood relax, an anxious Selection Sunday for VCU, Virginia: The commonwealth’s most accomplished men’s basketball programs will have an anxious ...

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Teel: Jimmy V surely smiles at another odds-defying N.C. State Final Four: Kevin Keatts knows winning streaks. A perfect season at Hargrave Military Academy; a ...

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Teel: Clemson suing ACC rooted in CFP revenue, further endangers conference: Tuesday’s filing coming just as the College Football Playoff announced a six-year ...

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As JMU, Longwood relax, an anxious Selection Sunday for VCU, Virginia: The commonwealth’s most accomplished men’s basketball programs will have an anxious ...

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Teel: Takeaways from the ACC's first 17-team football schedule: Travel mitigation, television strategy and creative marketing are evident in the ACC football ...

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The Caitlin Clark Effect and the uncomfortable truth behind it: Let's be clear: Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her appeal as an influencer ...

Quick Glance: The Caitlin Clark Impact and the Uncomfortable Truth Behind It

Caitlin Clark deserves every endorsement deal she's offered. Her influence as an influencer is based on several key factors.

Clark’s attractiveness to local companies and national corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black; a straight woman who is joining a league with a sizable LGBTQ+ player population; and a person who comes from America’s heartland, where residents often feel their beliefs and values are ignored or disrespected by the geographical edges of the country.

There was a significant disparity in the competition for Caitlin Clark in the end. Nike offered 8 years / $28 million, Adidas 4 years / $6 million, Under Armour 4 years / $16 million, and Puma withdrew after hearing about $3 million.

It is a fact that brand ambassadorship at her level is not simply a commentary on someone’s athletic ability. It’s also a reflection of society’s impact on who gets the biggest bags.

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Apr 19

After Roe v Wade, alarms sound about emergency pregnancy care in U.S.: Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the ...

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Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US

Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.

The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.

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Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol: A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of ...

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Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism

Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.

As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.

This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.

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Apr 25

White House calls Trump’s Charlottesville ‘peanut’ comments ‘repugnant and divisive’

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Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests

Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.

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How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society

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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Apr 21

What happened to Charlottesville's Dogwood Festival?: The carnivals, pageants and crowds the annual event was once known for are no more. What happened?

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Apr 25

Virginia lacrosse's Connor Shellenberger poised for his biggest May yet: What did Lars Tiffany ask of star player Connor Shellenberger going into Shellenberger’s ...

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Apr 21

Mark Pope lands a transfer. Amari Williams, an elite defensive big man, is coming to UK.

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Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to storm: Donald Trump has canceled his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial ...

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Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm

Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.

Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.

It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.

Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.

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Tony Muskett, JR Wilson shine in Virginia's Blue-White spring football game: Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns and JR ...

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White House Hits Back at Trump’s Bogus Charlottesville-Campus Protest Comparison: “Unlike some figures on the right, President Biden has never invited Neo Nazis ...

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Apr 24

Bobcat mother and kittens spotted in Charlottesville's Pen Park: The city has warned the public not to approach the animals.

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Apr 22

From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...

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Apr 21

How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society

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Mo Diarra to enter NBA Draft after one season with NC State, which ‘was incredible for me’

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Apr 21

Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969

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Quick Glance: Rams legend Roman Gabriel dies at age 83

Roman Gabriel, one of pro football's best quarterbacks during the 1960s, passed away at the age of 83, as announced by his son.

In 1962, Gabriel was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL Draft and the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Opting to join the Rams instead of the Raiders proved to be a beneficial decision for the franchise.

Gabriel, along with the Rams' Fearsome Foursome defensive line, led Los Angeles to an impressive record in the '60s, including two division titles.

Despite not being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gabriel's career surpasses many quarterbacks in Canton, Ohio. He still holds the Rams' career record with 154 touchdown passes.

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Where are the cicadas? Use this interactive map to find Brood XIX, Brood XIII in 2024

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Apr 08

Caitlin Clark leaves Iowa her way, battling to the end with her head held high: Iowa won’t see the likes of Clark again, but oh, how it has had someone to take ...

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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship

South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.

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Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS

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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...

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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa

The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.

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Chicago Sky select LSU women's hoops star Angel Reese with No. 7 pick in WNBA draft

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LSU gymnastics: Haleigh Bryant finalist for major award; championship celebration set

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On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement

Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena

Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

"We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."

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Apr 08

2024 Solar Eclipse: Live Updates: A total solar eclipse crosses over Mexico, Texas, Vermont, Massachusetts and 13 other U.S. states today.

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 15

Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...

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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week

Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.

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Richard Jefferson on overturned call in Lakers-Nuggets Game 2: ‘Makes me question everything I know about basketball’

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Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case: A former Marine who carried a tiki torch ahead of a 2017 white nationalist rally in ...

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Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...

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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live

Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way

Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.

She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.

Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.

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UVa roundup: No. 10 Cavaliers get back on track with win over George Mason: The No. 10 Virginia baseball team bounced back from Tuesday’s loss to Old Dominion ...

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Deadly violence in Charlottesville 2017: "More hate" - Trump compares protests at universities to neo-Nazi marches

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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...

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Sheetz convenience store chain hit with discrimination lawsuit: The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege ...

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Notes From Poland Apr 23

Le plus grand vitrail du monde dévoilé en Pologne: Avec ses 426 mètres carrés, le vitrail est légèrement plus grand qu'un terrain de basket.

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Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland

The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.

Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.

Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.

Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.

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South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019

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Meet the 2024 All-Metro boys basketball team, led by St. Christopher's Brandon Jennings

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Apr 20

What is a cicada? What to know about the loud insects set to take over parts of the US

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Apr 07

Chiney Ogwumike: The New Generation Of Women's Basketball Has The Spotlight Like Never Before

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Apr 15

UVa sports weekend rewind: No. 11 Cavaliers rally for overtime win over No. 3 Boston College

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Apr 24

LSU women's basketball signing three transfers to replenish guard depth. Here's the list.

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Apr 25

Folk singer John McCutcheon's Charlottesville homecoming show is a mix of nostalgia and new music

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Apr 18

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma

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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.

Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.

Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.

Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.

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Charlottesville native Justin Taylor announces he is transferring to James Madison

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Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership

South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.

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2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

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Apr 15

Virginia football notes: Florida trip led by Anthony Colandrea boosts Cavaliers' chemistry

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More than a year in the making, Historic Garden Week has arrived in Charlottesville

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LEONARD GREENE: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows WNBA players deserve more money

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Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run: Kevin Keatts led the NC State Wolfpack to the 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final ...

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How many former Georgia HS players will go in first round of NFL draft?: Amarius Mims of Bleckley County, Nate Wiggins of Westlake and Ladd McConkey of North ...

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Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report

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Apr 12

North Carolina governor to welcome historic visitor at mansion: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida

apnews.com/article/north-carolina-japan-prime-minister-visit-22d8ab8893b4818c0de2d01b90790028

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the USA: Trump thinks protests at universities are worse than neo-Nazi marches

tagesanzeiger.ch/trump-902554085474

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dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/charlottesville-based-state-agency-purges-hundreds-of-bradford-pear-trees-from-virginia-landscape/article_07614222-02a9-11ef-96a4-cb877b300cad.html

Apr 25

Charlottesville-based state agency purges hundreds of Bradford pear trees from Virginia landscape

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/25/1246957093/total-solar-eclipse-stressed-animals-out

Apr 25

Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think: After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they ...

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Apr 16

Wait, Caitlin Clark Is Only Getting Paid $76,000?: College basketball’s leading scorer became the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night ...

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Apr 11

Why more state abortion bans present opportunities for Democrats : When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would ...

apnews.com/article/democrats-abortion-ivf-reproductive-rights-roe-40a80fbe83a99f37d15699c47579636d

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Apr 11

More than 6K acres of Central Virginia land placed in conservation easements last year

dailyprogress.com/news/local/more-than-6k-acres-of-central-virginia-land-placed-in-conservation-easements-last-year/article_6b71638c-f69c-11ee-a294-cf2dd9432e47.html

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Apr 18

Rita Mae Brown to read from new book at Charlottesville gathering: And other news and upcoming events for Charlottesville-area bibliophiles.

dailyprogress.com/news/local/rita-mae-brown-to-read-from-new-book-at-charlottesville-gathering/article_7186391e-fc19-11ee-8a5f-9f443d6abc8b.html

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Apr 14

Caitlin Clark Had Such a Classy Gesture for Iowa Teammates At End of 'SNL' Appearance

si.com/college/2024/04/14/caitlin-clark-iowa-teammates-snl

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Apr 25

New Dominion Bookshop celebrates 100th birthday: And other upcoming events for Charlottesville-area bibliophiles.

dailyprogress.com/life-entertainment/local/events/new-dominion-bookshop-celebrates-100th-birthday/article_b01fac64-00d8-11ef-b407-73641d7556fa.html

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kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/john-clay/article287757090.html

Apr 17

No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break

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Give 'em hell, Doc. I'll be cheering for Rivers and Milwaukee Bucks in NBA playoffs.

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Apr 21

Assault charge against Charlottesville developer Ludwig Kuttner dismissed: Kuttner has had a longtime feud with a street musician whose chosen instruments ...

dailyprogress.com/news/local/crime-courts/assault-charge-against-charlottesville-developer-ludwig-kuttner-dismissed/article_dca3aeb8-fdca-11ee-ab20-2f59bf8411b9.html

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Apr 08

Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run

thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/hawkeye-womens-basketball-celebration-planned-for-wednesday-at-carver/

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Apr 20

The Big Number: $76,535: A look at why Caitlin Clark, the star women's basketball player, will be paid so little as a player for the Indiana Fever.

nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/19/business/caitlin-clark-salary.html

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