Ever since his wife died in December, David Cook feels like a stranger in his own home. Cook, 68, keeps busy by volunteering at the airport and at a local literacy program. He goes to church and ...

David Cook, president at NDSU since 2022, had a full day of interviews and appearances at Iowa State University, where he's a finalist for the top job. North Dakota State University President David ...

Last year, state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield was quietly but steadily climbing the ranks of Texas politics. The sophomore lawmaker had been named vice chair of the committee overseeing the state’s ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a rally at the Tarrant County Republican Party Headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Emil T. Lippe For The Texas Tribune, Emil T. Lippe ...

In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock claimed Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House. "The speaker's race is over," ...

Iowa State University's new president is homegrown. David Cook, president of North Dakota State University, an Iowa State alumnus and an Ames native, will be Iowa State's 17th president, the school ...

After Elizabeth City State women’s basketball’s season ended Tuesday afternoon with a 50-39 loss to Claflin, Vikings junior point guard Kayiona Willis and her father Rickey were ready to leave CFG ...

On his new album, the "American Idol" season 7 winner delivers multi-layered vocals and meaty solos while wearing his heart on his sleeve. Now that's what we call a well-rounded rocker. By Shirley ...

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