Good morning, Early Birds. PBS NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill died eight years ago today. Send tips to earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks ...

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Chevalier Emery’s 24 points helped Western Carolina defeat Truett McConnell 99-64 on Wednesday night. Emery went 9 of 16 from the field (5 for 11 from 3-point range) for the ...