The Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
NASA says the Lyrids have been observed for 2,600 years and the meteor shower peaks this weekend!
Moderna Announces Step Toward Updating COVID Shots For Fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
AP: Van Dyke Avoids Federal Charges In Laquan McDonald's Death
Federal authorities say they will not criminally charge Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer convicted of murder in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
AP: Russians Fight In Streets Of Ukrainian Town
A Ukrainian military official said street battles have begun and evacuation is impossible in the town of Kreminna.
Florida Judge Voids US Mask Mandate For Planes, Other Travel
A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
Rain Dampens The 1st White House Easter Egg Roll Since 2019
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have kicked off the first White House Easter Egg Roll since before the coronavirus pandemic, welcoming 30,000 kids and adults for the all-day event.
Georgia Man Accused Of Leaving Grandmother In Freezer To Die
Police say a northwest Georgia man killed his grandmother by stuffing her in a freezer while she was still alive.
FDA Investigating Lucky Charms After Reports Of Illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.
On Tax Day, An Extension May Be Better Than Rushing A Return
Monday is Tax Day, the federal deadline for individual tax filings and payments.
For Many, Easter Sunday Marks A Return To In-Person Worship
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faithβs holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners.
Police: More Than 900 Civilian Bodies Found In Kyiv Region
More than 900 bodies of civilians were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces. That's according to the regional police chief, who spoke Friday.
FDA Authorizes 1st Breath Test For COVID-19 Infection
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
Smart Shopper: Queen City Poppin' Is The Deal Of The Day!
For only $15, get over $20 worth of delicious kettle corn popcorn and support local charities!
Easter Egg Roll Returns After 2-Year, COVID-Induced Hiatus
The White House is hoping to stir up some βegg-citementβ when the Easter Egg Roll returns Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus.
Inflation Is Packing On Punch On Wallets Across The Carolinas
Iesha Edmonds has never been one to coupon or be on the hunt for a good deal until inflation began draining her wallet.
Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida
Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.
US Jobless Claims Rise But Remain Near A Half-Century Low
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers To Buy Twitter For $43 Billion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter outright, saying the social media platform βneeds to be transformedβ from his perspective as a self-identified βfree speech absolutist.β
Isolated Severe Storms Possible Thursday
Scattered showers and isolated severe storms are possible for parts of the region this afternoon.
Pfizer To Seek COVID Booster For Healthy 5- To 11-Year-Olds
Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.
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