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Raleigh drives in winning run and Mariners beat Twins 3-2

Jun. 29, 2024 01:47 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh drove in the winning run with a walk-off fielder’s choice in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday night. Raleigh hit a grounder to Twins reliever Cole Sands (2-1), who threw home to try to keep J.P. Crawford...

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

Jun. 29, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket. ...

Biden tries for a post-debate reset, saying, 'I don't debate as well as I used to' but 'I know how to do this job'

Jun. 28, 2024 13:49 PM EDT
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — Biden tries for a post-debate reset, saying, 'I don't debate as well as I used to' but 'I know how to do this job.'

Authority overseeing Hurricanes' arena approves development plan for multi-use district around venue

Jun. 27, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes said the governing body for PNC Arena has approved a development agreement to create a long-discussed mixed-use district around the arena including entertainment, retail and office space, a music venue, apartments and a hotel. In a...

North Carolina Senate approves spending plan adjustments, amid budget impasse with House

Jun. 25, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate approved late Monday a budget-adjustment measure that is stripped down and spends less compared to similar legislation advanced by their House GOP counterparts last week. The Senate voted 27-19 along party lines for the...

North Carolina Senate approves spending plan adjustments, amid budget impasse with House

Jun. 24, 2024 21:57 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate approved late Monday a budget-adjustment measure that is stripped down and spends less compared to similar legislation advanced by their House GOP counterparts last week. The Senate voted 27-19 along party lines for the...

Weight loss drug giant to build North Carolina plant to add 1,000 jobs

Jun. 24, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it plans to add 1,000 jobs when another company manufacturing plant is built in a suburb of North Carolina’s capital to expand production of the very popular weight loss and diabetes medicines, as well...

North Carolina investigators reviewing state treasurer's use of government vehicles

Jun. 19, 2024 22:10 PM EDT

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating the potential improper use of state vehicles by North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell, according to a local prosecutor and records. State investigators launched a probe in March after a spot check...

Cal Raleigh drives in go-ahead run in 7th as Mariners beat White Sox 4-3

Jun. 12, 2024 01:36 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners earned a 4-3 comeback win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. It was the second consecutive night that Raleigh drove in the winning run, after he hit a walk-off grand...

Raleigh hits walk-off grand slam as Mariners rally late to beat White Sox 8-4

Jun. 11, 2024 02:13 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners stormed back from a four-run deficit in the eighth to beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Monday night. Raleigh, also known by a colorful moniker, Big Dumper, launched...