Lone Pine, CA

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Champaign, IL

The Illinois high school softball season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during the latest prep softball slate in the Land of Lincoln. This week's Illinois MaxPreps computer rankings regardless of division. All teams ranked. Here's a look at this season's current softball statewide...

Illinois high school softball: IHSA postseason brackets, computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores

Van Meter, IA

The Van Meter Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Earlham Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Van Meter is looking to tack on another W to their 13-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Van Meter's pitching crew heads into the match...

Softball Game Preview: Van Meter Heads Out

River Oaks, TX

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This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

On Wednesday, it was a fairly sunny day at the University of Southern California, where students continued to occupy the campus's Alumni Park. Some students rested on the grass next to their tents, while others were seen cleaning and organizing supplies.

‘We Will Win:’ USC Students Won’t Back Down, Committing To Their Fight For Palestine Despite Arrests

The Lantern

Ohio State officials confirmed one person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m. Credit: Tommy Hudec | Lantern Reporter. One person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m., Ohio State officials confirmed.

One person dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Roanoke, VA

Cave Spring won against Magna Vista on Wednesday with nine goals and they decided to stick to that goal total again on Wednesday. The Cave Spring Knights blew past the Magna Vista Warriors 9-1. The result was nothing new for Cave Spring, who have now won ten games by three goals or more so far this season.

Soccer Recap: Cave Spring wins going away against Magna Vista

Plymouth, MI

Plymouth Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Whitmore Lake Trojans onto the board and left with a 16-0 win on Friday. Plymouth Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 21 games by six runs or more this season.

Softball Recap: Chloe Paryaski leads Plymouth Christian Academy to victory over Whitmore Lake

Sow Many Plants

Growing cucumbers is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. They are easy to grow and everyone in my family loves to eat them. When it comes to gardening and preserving, few delights are as universally cherished as the cucumber. This versatile vegetable offers the freshest crunch in salads and the tangiest bite in pickles. It's no wonder cucumbers have earned their place as a staple in home gardens, thanks to their versatility and ease of growth.

Growing Cucumbers

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

Mooresville, NC

With a playoff game on the line, Marvin Ridge rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They never let the Mooresville Blue Devils onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory. Marvin Ridge might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by three goals or more this season.

Soccer Game Recap: Marvin Ridge Victorious

Williamsburg, VA

Tabb and Lafayette squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Tabb had to settle for second. They lost 5-0 to the Lafayette Rams. Tabb's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Tabb's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5-1. As for Lafayette, the victory for them...

Soccer Recap: Tabb takes a tough playoff loss

Dixon, CA

Dixon is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Sutter is on a 19-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Dixon Rams will take on the Sutter Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

Softball Game Preview: Dixon Plays at Home

Marietta, GA

DeanLand

A deadly plane crash. A cryptic epitaph. And mysteries that endured for 82 years. Their story ended with a cryptic epitaph on a Marietta National Cemetery headstone: Died in a plane crash WWII April 29, 1942. And our interest in this story began there several Memorial Days past.

A Mysterious WWII Plane Crash Haunted Our Visits to Marietta National Cemetery

Otisville, MI

New Lothrop, MI

New Lothrop extended their postseason success on Saturday against Lakeville. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lakeville Falcons 4-2. The win was nothing new for New Lothrop as they're now sitting on three straight. Connor Masterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and...

Baseball Recap: New Lothrop takes down Lakeville in a playoff battle

Canadian-born Private Dennis B. Buckley died a Union hero in the Battle of Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta on July 20, 1864. For his actions, he was awarded the US Medal of Honor, today the nation's highest military honor. Then he and his bravery were buried and lost for 142 years at Marietta National Cemetery. And all because of a clerical error.

Unearthing a Hero: Medal of Honor Recipient Hidden for 142 Years at Marietta National Cemetery

Keeler, CA

Independence, CA

Olancha, CA

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Softball Game Preview: Lone Pine Golden Eagles vs. Non Varsity Opponent

The Lone Pine Golden Eagles will head out on the road to face off against Non Varsity Opponent at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Lone Pine will...

Softball Game Preview: Lone Pine Golden Eagles vs. Non Varsity Opponent

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