SEOUL, South Korea | Skepticism rising in S. Korea ahead of 3rd summit with North
SEOUL, South Korea— The shine is starting to come off South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s engagement strategy with the North. The liberal politician, who reversed nearly a decade of conservative hard-line policy toward North Korea after his election last year, is preparing for a third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amid growing … Continue reading SEOUL, South Korea | Skepticism rising in S. Korea ahead of 3rd summit with North
NEW BERN, N.C. | Florence pours on the rain amid fears of catastrophic floods
NEW BERN, N.C.— The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers used helicopters, boats and heavy-duty vehicles Saturday to rescue hundreds of people trapped by Florence’s onslaught, even as North Carolina braced for what could be the next stage of the disaster: widespread, catastrophic flooding inland. The death toll from the hurricane-turned-tropical storm climbed … Continue reading NEW BERN, N.C. | Florence pours on the rain amid fears of catastrophic floods
LAS VEGAS | Golovkin meets an angry Alvarez for middleweight title
LAS VEGAS — Gennady Golovkin wanted to make Canelo Alvarez angry and perhaps throw him off his fight plan. It worked for the weigh-in, but Alvarez vows he will be in control of his emotions Saturday night in their clash for the middleweight title. Alvarez lunged briefly at Golovkin at the weigh-in on Friday, saying … Continue reading LAS VEGAS | Golovkin meets an angry Alvarez for middleweight title
TUGUEGARAO, Philippines | Typhoon aims at south China after killing 12 in Philippines
TUGUEGARAO, Philippines — Typhoon Mangkhut roared toward Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after ravaging across the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and heavy rain that left at least 12 dead in landslides and collapsed houses. The strongest storm so far this year in the world sliced across the northern tip of Luzon Island … Continue reading TUGUEGARAO, Philippines | Typhoon aims at south China after killing 12 in Philippines
North Carolina News: Statement on Sutton Steam Plant Wastewater Discharge by North Carolina Environmental Quality
RALEIGH, NC – In response to the recent update by Duke on the wastewater discharge at the Sutton Plant, DEQ Communications Director Megan S. Thorpe offered the following comment: DEQ has been closely monitoring all coal ash impoundments that could be vulnerable in this record breaking rain event. As soon as it is safe to … Continue reading North Carolina News: Statement on Sutton Steam Plant Wastewater Discharge by North Carolina Environmental Quality
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. | The Latest: Utility: Slope collapses at coal ash landfill
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.— The Latest on Tropical Storm Florence (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Duke Energy says heavy rains from Florence have caused a slope to collapse at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station outside Wilmington, North Carolina. Duke spokeswoman Paige Sheehan said Saturday evening that about 2,000 cubic yards (1,530 cubic … Continue reading MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. | The Latest: Utility: Slope collapses at coal ash landfill
CLEVELAND | Browns releasing troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon
CLEVELAND— Josh Gordon‘s troubled tenure with the Cleveland Browns has ended. The team isn’t going to help him any longer. He’s again on his own. The Browns announced Saturday night that it intends to release the former Pro Bowl wide receiver, whose immense talent has been overshadowed by substance abuse that has derailed a promising … Continue reading CLEVELAND | Browns releasing troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon
AUBURN, Ala | Cole Tracy kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play to
AUBURN, Ala — Cole Tracy kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play to give No. 12 LSU a 22-21 victory over No. 7 Auburn on Saturday in their Southeastern Conference opener. Joe Burrow led LSU (3-0) down the field in the final minutes with clutch plays and two pass interference calls against Auburn … Continue reading AUBURN, Ala | Cole Tracy kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play to