If you haven’t donated blood in the last few months, and especially if you’re Type O, Canadian Blood Services is urging you to consider doing it in the next week. The organization says a significant influx of donations before the end of August will be crucial to fulfill its transfusion needs — but the urgency…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The MaxPreps/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) High School Player of the Week award returns with high school fall softball seasons now underway. As a result of her outstanding efforts during games played during the period August 25-31, the NFCA has selected senior Ally Power of Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colo.,…
The White House has been accused of pushing a project to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia despite objections from national security officials. A report released by a Democrat-controlled congressional committee said whistleblowers within the administration had witnessed "abnormal acts" regarding the White House’s proposal to build dozens of nuclear reactors across the kingdom. Democrats…
This year marks the 37th birthday of MTV, Donkey Kong, Phil Collins’ solo career, and — most importantly — Meghan Markle. Born Rachel Meghan Markle on Aug. 4, 1981 in Los Angeles, Saturday marks the Duchess of Sussex’s first-ever birthday as a royal. Meghan and husband Prince Harry spent the day attending the wedding of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For the fifth straight week,Valdosta State laid claim to the No. 1 ranking in the NFCA Division II Poll, announced by the Association on Wednesday. The Blazers (44-4) received 14 out of a possible 16 first-place votes and 394 points after a light week that was shortened by weather. In its…
COLUMBUS, Ga. — The two teams that played for the NAIA national championship last May will return to the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga., topping the field of 20 programs for the NFCA’s NAIA Leadoff Classic slated for Feb. 27-March 1. Reigning national champion Auburn Montgomery and 2014 runner-up William Carey each made some…
Leading Democrats have publicly rebuked one of their own Muslim congresswoman after she sparked accusations of anti-Semitism. Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, suggested that support for Israel among her fellow politicians was fueled by money from a pro-Israel lobby group. The controversy mirrored the anti-Semitism scandal that has engulfed…
Growing up, religion was an important part of Twysted Miyake-Mugler’s life. Born and raised in north Toronto with Jamaican-Angolan roots, he went to church regularly, sang in the church choir, and thought he would become a pastor or a bishop. Until the church gave him an ultimatum. For a long time, Twysted had to hide…
A former US Air Force intelligence officer has been charged with helping Iran target ex-colleagues with cyberattacks after defecting to the country in what was dubbed a “betrayal” of America. Monica Witt, 39, was accused of switching sides after more than a decade of US military service and identifying American intelligence officers and their personal…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The final day of the 2014 NFCA Convention at Bally’s Las Vegas concluded on Saturday with the Coaching Staff of the Year Brunch, along with several speakers, roundtable discussions and the travel ball curriculum. The day began with attorney Tracy Warren, who spoke about contracts during her “How to Protect…