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Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.

1 day ago in Sports

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.

1 day ago in Sports

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville unveils trophy, highlights local economic impact

The trophy for the upcoming Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament was unveiled today as preparations continue for the PGA TOUR event. Thousands of people are expected to come to the area for the tournament.

National

19 hours ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

2 days ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

3 days ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

3 days ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas

3 hours ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising

Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives

HVAC technician performing maintenance on an outdoor air conditioning unit.

When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.

5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case

The home at 710 Brookshire Street in Asheville is the subject of a court-ordered nuisance abatement following an investigation into persistent illegal drug activity and prostitution, according to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement.

Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes

6 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday

Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County

20 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local

UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria

A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 21-23 weekend events

Downtown After 5, Pigeon RiverFest, Hazy Hideaway, Asheville Film Festival, Leftover Salmon, outdoor programs and theater are among the weekend events across WNC

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