Day: March 23, 2025

NCAA wrestling champions shake hands with Trump after winning title bouts

7:49 am March 23, 2025

Some college wrestlers had their All-American moments Saturday night. Just moments after Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci made history by becoming the first five-time national champion in NCAA history, he walked over to the mat-side seats at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia to shake hands with President Donald Trump. Starocci defeated Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen, […]

Norfolk State coach demands more respect for Spartans after competitive loss to heavily favored Maryland

7:28 am March 23, 2025

Norfolk State entered Saturday’s matchup against Maryland in the women’s NCAA Tournament as considerable underdogs. But the Spartans pushed the Terrapins well into the fourth quarter before losing 82-69. The first-round game got off to a surprising start with Norfolk State scoring the game’s first seven points. The historically black university located in Virginia also […]

Navy deploys additional warship to curb illegal immigration, drug smuggling at the southern border

7:00 am March 23, 2025

The Navy on Saturday announced another destroyer has been sent to the southern border to aid in the ongoing maritime efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Navy officials said the USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, departed Naval Base San Diego Saturday to support southern border operations. The goal of the mission […]

Penn State wrestlers speak out on Trump’s attendance at NCAA championships

6:45 am March 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s attendance at the NCAA wrestling championships prompted strong reactions from competitors. Before Trump entered Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia to a raucous cheer from fans, some Penn State wrestlers shared their thoughts on Trump arriving to watch their attempts at a fourth straight national championship. “It’s a great honor for the sport […]

K-9 veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan reunited with handler after 3 years apart

6:26 am March 23, 2025

K-9 veteran “Frenky,” a 10-year-old German shepherd trained in explosive detection and bite work, has been reunited with his handler by the American Humane Society (AHS) after three years apart. The AHS Military Working Dog (MWD) Reunification program brought together Frenky and his handler, Army Staff Sgt. Kristin Vanderzanden, in San Antonio. They worked together […]