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What most people misunderstand about sepsis
7+ min ago (1076+ words) The death of NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, whose family said he had severe pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, has renewed questions about a condition many people have heard of but few fully understand. Sepsis is more common and…...
World War II veteran receives high school diploma 80 years after returning from deployment
31+ min ago (355+ words) A 100-year-old World War II veteran received his high school diploma on Sunday, decades after he left home to serve in the Navy. George Klopp returned to Lawrenceburg High School in Indiana Sunday, where he was given a roaring standing…...
NC Wildlife Commission releases over 1, 000 catfish into Lake Julian
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (163+ words) Last week, the North Carolina Wildlife Commission stopped by Lake Julian, stocking the lake with more than 1, 000 catfish. On Friday, the Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Department said NC Wildlife Commission released 1, 333 catfish into the water, completing its twice-yearly stocking of…...
What's in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran War?
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (803+ words) The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. U. S. President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations are "proceeding nicely," while reiterating his warning that fighting would…...
Man charged with kidnapping, assault after content creator says she was attacked on popular trail
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (223+ words) A man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after he allegedly attacked an Asheville-based outdoor content creator while she was running on a trail south of Asheville. Over the weekend, 29-year-old Dillon James Curtis of Etowah was arrested after Emily…...
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (954+ words) On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one of the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed…...
President Trump calls critics of potential Iran deal 'losers' as some Republicans raise concerns
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (606+ words) GOP critics fear a premature deal could embolden Iran and jeopardize the progress of the president's military operation. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing, but the potential agreement is already facing criticism from…...
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (928+ words) Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican's record a "wound in Christian memory." Past popes…...
Showers and storms continue
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (171+ words) On and off showers are back this week in the Upstate Quieter conditions are expected for Memorial Day. A few showers and storms are possible with a better chance in the mountains. A low flash flood risk is possible today…...
Daniel Suarez wins Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors the late Kyle Busch
6+ hour ago (636+ words) When Daniel Suarez was struggling to make his name in auto racing, he would often get phone calls from Kyle Busch offering words of encouragement and urging him to keep working. That made his crown jewel Cup Series victory Sunday…...