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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Ravens Pick Undrafted QB Diego Pavia

The Baltimore team has signed the undrafted quarterback Diego Pavia before his rookie camp. Pavia will join the roster on a standard three‑year contract. He is one of several QBs who found teams after not being drafted, following players like Jalon Daniels and Haynes King. Pavia played four

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

'Iowa and Iowa State Draft Picks: A Fresh Look at the 2026 NFL Selections'

Iowa and Iowa State each had a different story in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. Only one player from Iowa State landed a spot on an NFL roster: defensive tackle Domonique Orange was chosen 82nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings. Analysts say he is a strong stop‑gap defender,

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plane crash near Juba leaves 14 dead, weather likely to blame

A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Pittsburgh’s Sports Week: Draft, Baseball, and Hockey All in One

The city of Pittsburgh buzzed with excitement as it hosted a full week of sports events, from the NFL draft to baseball and hockey games. A local high‑school star was chosen by the Steelers in the seventh round, giving a hometown feel to the draft ceremony. Fans from across the country filled

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Keaton Shakes Up the Steelers Draft Night

The night of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh was turned on its head when Michael Keaton, a lifelong supporter of the local team, appeared on stage to announce the Steelers’ pick. Keaton grew up in Kennedy Township near Pittsburgh before moving to Los Angeles, where he launched a career that includes

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Slovenia’s Government Stuck Without a New Leader

Slovenia’s political scene is in a tight spot after the recent elections. The ruling Freedom Movement party won by a razor-thin margin, but the new prime minister hasn’t been chosen. The president refused to pick a candidate because no group could prove it had enough allies to form a stable governme

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Bills strengthen team with smart draft choices

The Buffalo Bills made two notable selections during the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on positions that could help their defense. With the 35th pick, they brought in Clemson’s T. J. Parker, an edge rusher who can pressure the quarterback. At 63, they added Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosu

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

From Baseball to Football: The Unusual Journey of Bryce Boettcher

Bryce Boettcher has done something most athletes can only dream of. He got picked twice in major drafts, but not for the same sport. First, he was chosen by a Major League Baseball team. Then, years later, an NFL team called his name. This kind of double career isn’t common, and it shows how rare it

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Future‑Ready Play: Why the Rams Picked a New QB

The Los Angeles Rams took a bold step in the first round of this year’s draft by choosing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. While many fans expected a wide‑receiver or an offensive lineman, the team’s choice signals a long‑term plan that goes beyond immediate wins. This mov

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Apr 25 2026SCIENCE

NASA’s new flying lab: a 777 turned into the ultimate Earth detective

NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res

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