Sports Illustrated, Under New Management, Cuts Staff Jobs
Sports Illustratedβs new manager said Thursday that the 65-year-old sports magazine is cutting more than 40 jobs out of a staff of 150.
Data Shows How Basic Universal Recipients Spent Free Money
The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of it on things like food, clothing and utility bills.
CMPD on Alert as Joker Premieres in Charlotte
"Joker" premieres in Charlotte movie theaters starting Thursday, and police are paying extra attention. There are concerns about potential violence. What you will and won't see, if you head to the movies this weekend.
Ready Student One? Universities Launch Degrees In Esports
On their first week in class, a group of students is playing a first-person shooter video game in a sleek new digital studio. Itβs their introduction to the degree in esports theyβve all enrolled in.
Dallas Cop Gets 10 Years For Killing Neighbor
A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbor in his home.
Former NC NAACP leader βDeeply Sorry,β But Denies Sexual Assault
A former North Carolina NAACP leader has softened his denial of sexual misconduct accusations, saying that while he never intentionally harassed anyone, he realized his actions βmay have been received as sexual.β
World War II-Era Bomber Crashes; At Least 5 Reported Dead
A World War II-era B-17 bomber carrying 13 people crashed and burned at the Hartford airport in an aborted takeoff attempt Wednesday, and a state official said at least five people were killed.
Democrats To Subpoena White House For Ukraine Documents
House Democrats pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump say they will subpoena the White House on Friday for documents related to his dealings with Ukraine, citing βflagrant disregardβ of their previous requests for information.
Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events
Bernie Sandersβ campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery and was canceling events and appearances βuntil further notice.β
Ex-S. Carolina Congressman Sues State GOP For Nixing Primary
A Republican former South Carolina congressman is part of a lawsuit filed Tuesday over the state partyβs decision to cancel its GOP primary ahead of the 2020 election, a move taken by several states in erecting hurdles for the longshot candidates challenging President Donald Trump.
Former President Jimmy Carter Celebrates 95th Birthday
Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 95th birthday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach that milestone as he continues his humanitarian work and occasionally wades back into politics and policy debates almost four decades after leaving office.
CVS Stops Sale Of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant
CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators.
3 of 4 Escapees From Ohio Jail Arrested In North Carolina
Three of four inmates who overpowered two female corrections officers and escaped from an Ohio county jail were caught in North Carolina after slightly more than a day on the run, authorities in both states said.
Documents: Ex-GOP Chair For North Carolina To Plead Guilty
A former North Carolina GOP chairman will admit in court that he lied to federal agents conducting a bribery probe of a major political donor.
Should Children Be Spotlighted In Politics?
Young people and politics. This week, a 16-year-old Swedish activist has been the center of the climate change debate.
Wells Fargo appoints Scharf, Wall Street cheers
Wells Fargo named its third CEO in as many years as the bank attempts to put behind it a series of recent scandals.
J. Lo, Shakira To Perform At Super Bowl Halftime Show
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are going to bring the heat to the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Whistleblower Complaint Says Trump Abused Power
The 9-page whistleblower document was released Thursday ahead of testimony to House investigators from Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence.
US House Passes Bill Giving Pot Businesses Access To Banking
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would grant legal marijuana businesses access to banking, a measure that would clear up a longstanding headache for the industry.
Want To Help Victims Of Natural Disasters? Vote For NCDOT
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking North Carolinians to help the victims of recent hurricanes and other disasters, and all people have to do is go online and vote in a contest.
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