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Late Pennsylvania Rep On Ballot Due To Law, Not Fraud

Voters in Pennsylvania did reelect the late state Rep. Tony DeLuca in Tuesday’s midterm elections even though the 85-year-old Democrat died of cancer Oct. 9.

Rising Travel and Food Costs Straining College Sports

College athletic programs of all sizes are reacting to inflation the same way as everyone else. They're looking for ways to save. Travel and food are the primary areas with increased costs.

Republican Ted Budd Wins North Carolina's U.S. Senate Race

Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd won North Carolina’s open Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Cheri Beasley while extending a losing streak for state Democrats seeking a spot in that chamber.

Election Guide For 2022 Midterm Elections

Check out our Election Guide for the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In California Snags Record $2.04B Prize

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize.

Chris Evans Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine

“Captain America” star Chris Evans has a new title — he's been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

Voters in 5 States Decide Whether to Legalize Marijuana

Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.

Nicole Strengthens to Tropical Storm En Route to Bahamas

The hurricane center said the storm's track shifted slightly north overnight, but the exact path remains uncertain as it approaches Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday.

What the Tech: Twitter Alternatives

Over a million people have deactivated their Twitter accounts in the days following Elon Musk's taking over as CEO.

Hurricane Watch: Subtropical Storm Eyes Florida & Bahamas

Subtropical Storm Nicole is now expected to become a hurricane over the Bahamas before hitting Florida’s east coast on Wednesday, just well enough after polls close to avoid disrupting voting on Election Day, forecasters said.

Dems, GOP Make Urgent Final Pitches As Election Season Wraps

Coast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season.

Powerball $1 Billion Prize Almost Sold At Two Rock Hill Gas Stations

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To Record $1.9B

After three months without a winner, Monday's $1.9B Powerball jackpot is the largest in history

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Total Lunar Eclipse

The early bird gets the worm, especially Tuesday. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright highlights the details on the Total Lunar Eclipse!

Raleigh Teen Jumps from Moving Lyft

A Raleigh teen is recovering this morning after she jumped from the back seat of a Lyft, while the car was moving, because of what she called her driver's "suspicious behavior".

Panthers Fall to Bengals 42-21

It's a sad Monday for Panthers fans after getting beat big by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Aaron Carter Dies At 34

Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead at his home in Southern California. He was 34.

What The Tech: App of The Day, Headway

Everyone would like to read more but the common reason they don't is a lack of time. Unless you set aside hours, days, or weeks to dive into a book, you'll never get around to it.

Panthers Interim Head Coach Steve Wilks Makes Changes to Coaching Staff

Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks made two changes to his coaching staff Monday morning in the wake of the 42-21 loss to the Bengals. WCCB's Kelli Bartik has the latest after a busy Monday at Bank of America Stadium as the team prepares for the Falcons on a short week.

JGR Co-owner Coy Gibbs, 49, Dies Hours After Son Wins Title

Coy Gibbs, the vice chairman at Joe Gibbs Racing for his NFL and NASCAR Hall of Fame father, died Sunday morning. He was 49. His death came just hour after his son Ty won the Xfinity Series championship.