Transit issues could help, haunt Gov. Baker’s election hopes
BOSTON – For Gov. Charlie Baker, public transportation could be a path to victory or road to ruin in the November election. The Republican has staked much of his reputation as a Mr. Fix-It technocrat on dragging the metropolitan Boston area's creaking subway, bus and commuter rail system into the … …
Texas rapper shot killed after San Antonio performance
San Antonio Police say a local rapper was shot and killed early Saturday as he left a venue where he had just performed. Police identified the man as 25-year-old Christopher Polk, who had performed at the club the Ice Lounge earlier in the evening. Police say Polk and a friend …
Colleges: Student protesters shouldn’t worry about admission
As some high school students face the threat of disciplinary action for participating in gun control demonstrations, dozens of colleges and universities are sending them a reassuring message: It won't affect their chances of getting into their schools. Nearly 50 schools, from Ivy Leaguers to public … Read More
The Latest: Delta, United pull back from NRA
Delta and United Airlines are cutting ties with the National Rifle Association, the latest in major companies to do so following the deadly shooting at a Florida high school earlier this month. Both Delta and United said Saturday they will no longer offer discounted fares to NRA members to attend …
The Latest: Lawmaker calls for sheriff’s removal
A lawmaker is calling on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to remove Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel from office after a mass shooting at a high school that killed 14 students and three educators. In a letter sent to Scott on Saturday, Rep. Bill Hager cited the resignation of a school …
Roddickton girl wins Telegram Spelling Bee for second time
Roddickton girl wins Telegram Spelling Bee for second time … Eighth-grade student Mattie Cull is the 2018 Telegram Spelling Bee champion. Cull is a student at … The eighth-grade Roddickton native is a two-time champion of The Telegram Spelling Bee after winning in 2016, and now again in 2018. Read …
Some snow forecast for St. John’s and area
Light snow outlines trees in an early morning photo taken in St. John's. – Telegram file. It's -6C with light snow forecast for the metro region this morning. The wind chill is -13C. Environment Canada predicts it will be mainly cloudy with periods of snow early this morning. Amount of …
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Telegram Set For Biggest Initial Coin Offering – But Skepticism Lingers
The Telegram messaging app is highly regarded by the cryptocurrency and blockchain elite for its privacy features and security, resulting in its huge pre-ICO fundraising. It will reportedly use the funds it raises to build the TON Network (for Telegram Open Network), a rival to the ethereum platform, the … Read …
New store offers options for pet lovers
Kaytlin Pollard holds a female Lionhead rabbit Saturday while visiting Farm Life Pet & Feed and Bait & Tackle Store in Tarboro. 022418FarmLifePetFeed2. 022418FarmLifePetFeed3. More Stories. AP Top International News at 2:25 a.m. EST · Officials say suicide bomber kills 2 in Afghan capital. Read More