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Army Edges Tulane 20-17 on Walk-Off Field Goal
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Dawson Jones's 25-yard field goal as time expired gave Army a 20-17 win over Tulane as Cale Hellums ran for a career-high 223 yards at West Point.
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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network
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The fine print behind 20 surveillance cameras in northern West Virginia points to a reach far beyond county lines.
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High School Teams Keep Playoff, Title Hopes Alive
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Canyon kept its flag-football playoff hopes alive with a comeback win, PCM clinched a football playoff berth, and Farmington and West Mesa are set to meet in a key postseason-push matchup. In girls’ golf, Bret Harte beat River Islands to stay within two points of league leader Linden with one match remaining.
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WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One Season
Sports
— Sep 30, 2026
Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 11h
LAFC fires Dos Santos after 1-4-5 run
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— Sep 28, 2026
LAFC parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sept. 27, 2026 after a 1-4-5 MLS run since Aug. 1, sitting sixth in the West with 41 points.
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Priya Raman
Sixth place should have bought Dos Santos more time. Firing him now risks more instability before they find a real replacement.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Trump nominates Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi ambassador
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— Sep 14, 2026
Trump on Sept. 14, 2026 named Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt—West Point combat vet and former Saudi liaison—ambassador to Riyadh, a post vacant since January 2025.
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Derek Foss
This nomination comes at a tricky time with Iran and Saudi-Israeli talks both heating up.
Trump to West Point Grads: ‘We Are Ending the Era of Endless Wars’
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— Jun 14, 2020
President Donald Trump, facing criticism in recent days for plans to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany, told West Point’s graduating class on Saturday that their job will be to defend “America’s vital…
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Trump Touts West Point Sports in Commencement Address
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— May 25, 2025
President Donald Trump talked sports in his commencement address at West Point Saturday. “I love the sports stuff. What you’ve done is pretty amazing,” Trump said, per Fox News . In particular, the president gave a…
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Suspect Arrested After Apparent Mass Fentanyl Overdose of West Point Cadets
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— Mar 13, 2022
Florida police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the sale of drugs that led to overdoses by multiple West Point cadets. Axel Giovany Casseus was arrested Friday on a cocaine trafficking charge…
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Why good management makes great companies fail
The practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.
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West Point Cadet, Father Save Man’s Life Before His Car Burst Into Flames
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— Sep 2, 2025
West Point cadet Larry Pickett Jr. started the weekend playing football for the Black Knights Friday night. He later started Sunday a hero. Pickett Jr. is being hailed a hero after he and his dad, Larry Pickett Sr…
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West Point Changes Mission Statement, Removing Values ‘Duty, Honor, Country’
Opinion
— Mar 13, 2024
In a move sure to worry many that the venerable two-century-old West Point is going woke, Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland announced Monday a change in the institution’s mission statement. The phrase “duty, honor…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Joe Manchin Points to Reason WV Was Last In Reporting Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
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— Mar 18, 2020
President Donald Trump has offered praise to West Virginia for its handling of the coronavirus, but Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has something different to say. Trump’s comments came just before West Virginia reported its…
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Europe Must Defend Spain, Or Every Western Border Will Fall
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— Aug 3, 2026
The West has reached a point where not only does it face an invasion, but also, to make things worse, it invites its own destruction.
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Manchin Dashes Biden Hopes Yet Again, This Time on Wealth Tax
Opinion
— Mar 30, 2022
At this point, why is the White House even bothering to unveil proposals without asking West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin whether or not he’ll support them? On Monday, President Joe Biden’s administration again unveiled…
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 12h
Biden’s Attempt to Pin Inflation on Putin Falls Apart as Russian Leader Addresses the West
Opinion
— Mar 21, 2022
With climbing prices for goods all across America, media and many progressives are sticking to the talking point that this is all Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fault. President Joe Biden has essentially washed his…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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‘Kiss Her Hiney’: Governor of West Virginia Holds Up His Bulldog to Respond to Critics
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— Jan 28, 2022
Gov. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) brought along his dog to respond to critics during his State of the State address. On Thursday, Justice pointed out the state’s success with the economy and education. “Proud to never, ever…
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Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attacks as Houthis Expand
World
— Sep 11, 2026
Reports and satellite imagery indicate fresh attacks by Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, though there is no official confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities. The Petroline, a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, remains a focal point as analysts note potential implications for crude markets amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Unhinged Dem Lawmaker Compares Slain Charlie Kirk To Charlotte Train Murderer
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— Sep 11, 2025
Democratic West Virginia State Rep. Anitra L. Hamilton seemed to accuse Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk of racism and domestic terrorism on social media Thursday — less than 24 hours after his assassination — also…
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VULTURES 3 Still Coming, Ty Dolla Sign Confirms
Entertainment
— Aug 31, 2026
Ty Dolla $ign keeps voicing support for Vultures 3 with Kanye West, signaling the long-awaited installment remains in play despite previous delays and mixed reactions to Vultures 1 and 2. Across streams and posts, the duo’s reunions and teases point to renewed momentum, though no official release date has been announced.
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Ethan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas Highway
Ethan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.
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Iran War Escalates, Threatening Strait of Hormuz
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— Sep 6, 2026
Regional tensions flare as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza unfold alongside a push to dismantle West Bank outposts, while Iran vows tougher responses to sanctions and signals escalation near the Strait of Hormuz. With a two-week US-Iran ceasefire due to expire and President Trump signaling hardline stances alongside tentative talks, the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical choke point for global oil markets.
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U.S. Workers Stay in Jobs for Health Insurance
Health
— Jul 22, 2026
A West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America study finds about 24% of U.S. workers stay in unwanted jobs to keep employer-sponsored health insurance, roughly 23 million people, marking an eight-point jump since 2021. The problem is worse for those with medical debt or chronic conditions and is raising concerns that health-cost fears are dampening mobility, productivity, and economic growth.
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St. Louis City, FC Dallas Clash in West
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— Aug 29, 2026
St. Louis City SC and FC Dallas, both on 33 points, square off at Energizer Park in a Western Conference clash that could shift the playoff picture, with St. Louis riding a club-record 12-match run across all comps and 11-match league unbeaten streak into the contest. Dallas meanwhile have shown goal-scoring capability but defensive concerns loom after a heavy setback, making this a pivotal test of momentum and resilience for both teams.
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Arab League Chief Urges Trump Curb Israeli Policies
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— Jul 26, 2026
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy warned that the region is nearing a dangerous turning point due to Palestinian stalemate and Gulf tensions, urging current President Trump to rein in Israeli policies and advance the Gaza peace framework. He called for de-escalation, halting settlement expansion and violations in Jerusalem and the West Bank, resuming diplomacy with Iran, and renewed U.S.-led efforts to rebuild Gaza and secure broader regional stability.
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Minnesota United, Orlando City plan high-stakes MLS clash
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— Aug 28, 2026
Orlando City heads to Allianz Field to face Minnesota United in a pivotal late-season MLS clash, with Orlando aiming to rebound after back-to-back MLS losses and a lineup shake-up that includes starting changes and bench depth. The Lions are ninth in the East while Minnesota sits 10th in the West, and both teams seek crucial points as the playoff picture tightens, with kickoff at 8:30 p.m. local time and Apple TV providing coverage.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 12h
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