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Houston Police Seek Witnesses to Rapper Takeoff's Killing

Police said they have few leads in the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.

CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B

Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids. In addition to the deals with CVS Health and Walgreens, a lawyer for local governments said Wednesday that settlement talks continue with Walmart.

Historic Theater Renamed After Lena Horne On Broadway

History made on Broadway, as a theater is renamed after Lena Horne, first black woman honored.

Julia Roberts Reveals Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Paid The Hospital Bill For Her Birth

Fans of actress Julia Roberts resurfaced a surprising fact about her - that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King paid the hospital bill for her birth. The actress explains how her parents started a friendship with the civil right leader and his family in the 1960s.

Houston Cops Seek Shooters In Migos Rapper Takeoff's Slaying

An argument had broken out among a group of 40 people who were leaving a private party at the bowling alley, Houston police said.

Security Guard Joins The Tennessee Dance Team For A Dance

On top of a big win for the Vols against Kentucky, the Tennessee Dance Team was able to score a big win with the crowd at Neyland Stadium this Saturday by putting on a dynamic and memorable performance featuring an unlikely guest.

Sharks Spotted Off Carolina Coast

It's a good thing beach season is over, because scientists have spotted a big shark off the Carolina coast.

World Series Rainout, Astros-Phillies To Play Game 3 Tuesday

Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros has been postponed because of rain with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.

What The Tech: Scary Stalker Website

One free tool is the website www.familytreenow.com which publishes more of your personal information than you'd ever want your closest Facebook friends to see.

Vaccinated Donors Concerned About Giving Blood

Vaccinated People Concerned About Donating Blood

The Red Cross says some people worry about giving blood after getting vaccinated.

Migos Rapper, Takeoff, Reportedly Shot Dead in Houston

Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is believed to be dead after an early morning shooting in Houston.

Powerball Prize Soars to $1.2B After No Winners Found Monday

The next drawing is Wednesday night.

UNC At Chapel Hill Officials Go Before SCOTUS To Discuss Affirmative Action

A decade's old law is being called into question at the highest level. Affirmative Action was created to stop discrimination based on race, gender and religion.

Soaring Inflation Making Halloween More Expensive

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says candy prices shot up by 13 percent this year -- that's the highest since 2008.

Trick or Trash: Candy Makers Grapple with Plastic Waste

Halloween treats have a tricky problem: plastic packaging that’s difficult to recycle.

Supreme Court To Hear Case On Race-Based Affirmative Action In College Admissions

The future of affirmative action in higher education is on the table as the Supreme Court wades into the admissions programs at the nation's oldest public and private universities.

Brady & Bündchen Divorce Finalized

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have finalized their divorce ending the 13-year marriage.

What The Tech: BeReal App

One of the biggest smartphone apps of 2022 is all about its users being real. Real as in,photos with no filters captured at a random time during the day. BeReal has seen incredible growth this year and still sits near the top of the App Store charts with over 10 million daily users.