A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father.
A limited-time showcase has opened in Charlotte featuring the late driver's 2015 championship car alongside artifacts celebrating his record-setting 234 NASCAR wins.
Two years after Hurricane Helene, rivers in western North Carolina are still littered with debris. But in the iconic French Broad River, known for its whitewater rapids, one item stands out: PVC pipes. Hundreds of thousands of them were swept away from a factory site north of Asheville.
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found. Local authorities say six people have been arrested. The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum praised investigators for tracking down the paintings and suspects.
Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year. It is one of the only places in the world where the public can dig for and keep their diamonds.
The Arlington County Board in Virginia has filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump’s planned monument.
The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds.
Stanley Kubrick's personal archive is up for auction. The collection features iconic items from his films. Highlights include the axe wielded by Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” and the prop infant from “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters. The group claimed last month that it breached the FBI’s jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on nearly all employees.
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