Search

What we know about the plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle and his family 12/18/2025 05:33pm • A private jet crashed at a regional North Carolina airport and erupted into flames Thursday, killing seven people, including retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and three members of his family, officials said. Here are some things to know about the crash. What happened? The plane took off Thursday morni The US move to lift sanctions on Syria could encourage refugee returns, UN official says 12/18/2025 05:29pm • BEIRUT (AP) — The move by the United States to lift sweeping sanctions on Syria could encourage more refugees to return to their country and also help encourage investments, the head of the U.N. refugee agency in Lebanon said Thursday. The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to permanently remove the s NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina 12/18/2025 05:14pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Greg Biffle was picked by NASCAR as one of its top 75 drivers in history. He was a Hall of Fame nominee for the stock car series and he drove for 18 years at the top of the sport. Yet for all the races and the handful of memorable wins, he is perhaps best remembered for h Titans' Jeffery Simmons grateful his mom wasn't at his home during armed burglary 12/18/2025 05:13pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is grateful his mother wasn't following her usual routine of watching him play road games at his house when burglars broke in carrying guns and other weapons. “All the materialistic things, eventually I can get all of that Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide 12/18/2025 05:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron Technology also helped AI stocks halt their sharp slides, at least for now. The S&P 500 climb Chicago Cubs finalize $4.5 million, 1-year contract with left-hander reliever Caleb Thielbar 12/18/2025 05:00pm • CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have retained a key reliever, finalizing a $4.5 million, one-year contract with Caleb Thielbar. Thielbar gets a $4 million salary next year as part of the deal announced Wednesday. The agreement includes a $6 million mutual option for 2027 with a $500,000 buyout. He Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won't help them win in 2026 12/18/2025 04:51pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats will not issue a postelection report on their 2024 shellacking after all. The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party’s defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington. Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement 12/18/2025 04:40pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the notable exception of Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown, bettors aren't exactly rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff. The presence of two Group of Five representatives — 11th-seeded Tulane and 12th-seed James Madiso Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff 12/18/2025 04:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The U.S. staff the 2023 tournamen Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans 12/18/2025 04:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson had a ready-made refrain when asked why Republicans weren't moving to extend federal health care subsidies: their party wanted to help 100% of Americans with their costs, not just the 7% of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. But not 100% of his Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug 12/18/2025 04:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done. The switch would move marijuana awa Mayfield looks to remain perfect vs. former team as Bucs visit Panthers with first place on the line 12/18/2025 04:22pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield has spent the past two seasons making the Carolina Panthers think twice about releasing him. The Tampa Bay quarterback is 4-0 against the Panthers since leaving Carolina and has led the Buccaneers to back-to-back division titles in 2023 and '24. On Sunday, May Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey 12/18/2025 04:18pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Ce Illinois panel's first meeting over federal misconduct focuses on chemical agents 12/18/2025 04:15pm • CHICAGO (AP) — A commission formed to document alleged harassment and abuse by federal agents during an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reviewed the wide use of chemical agents in its first public hearing Thursday. The immigration operation, which started in September, has been marked by Jalen Hurts and the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title by beating the no-Daniels Commanders 12/18/2025 03:40pm • ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles. It's the longest drought in