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Uvalde School District names new interim police chief

Josh Gutierrez was named police chief replacing Pete Arredondo. Arredondo was fired for his actions during the Robb Elementary mass school shooting back in May.

Anthony Oneal: Avoid Debt During The Holidays

How To Avoid Debt During The Holidays with Anthony ONeal

Financial Expert and host of “The Table” on YouTube, Anthony ONeal shares advice on how Americans can celebrate the holidays without setting themselves up for a holiday spending hangover by taking on debt.

US House Win By Ex-Combat Pilot Cements Republican Control

Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, scored an upset U.S. House win in a strongly Democratic district Wednesday, handing the GOP control of the chamber

Attorneys Demand Arrest Of Guards In North Carolina Man's Beating In Jail

Attorneys for a Georgia jail detainee recorded by security cameras being punched by guards repeatedly in the head and neck called Wednesday for the deputies to be fired and arrested, insisting the videos show the violence was unjustified.

Both North Carolina Senators Tillis & Burr Vote To Advance Same-Sex Marriage Bill

A bill that would add federal protections to same sex marriage passed a key vote in the Senate on Wednesday.

Virginia Cancels Game VS. Coastal Carolina After Shooting

Virginia has canceled a home football game against No. 23 Coastal Carolina scheduled for Saturday following a shooting on campus that left three players dead and another wounded. The school made the announcement Wednesday. It said it has not determined if the Cavaliers will play their traditional final regular-season game at Virginia Tech on Nov. 26.

Happy Hygge! Scrabble Dictionary Adds Hundreds of Words

Here's the sitch, Scrabble stans. Your convos around the board are about to get more interesting with about 500 new words and variations added to the game's official dictionary.

Missile Hits Polish Town Near Ukrainian Border

NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday that a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed two people did not appear to be intentional and was probably launched by air defenses in neighboring Ukraine. Russia had been bombarding Ukraine at the time in an attack that savaged its power grid.

Former President Donald Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Donald Trump makes it official. He's throwing his hat into the ring for the 2024 presidential campaign.

Ticketmaster Is The Anti-Hero In Taylor Swift Ticket Pre-Sale

Pre-sale tickets for the musician's new tour began Tuesday, but fans reported Ticketmaster's website crashing or freezing during purchase.

NASA's Artemis 1 Moon Rocket Is Ready To Launch

The countdown begins... again! After two delays, NASA's Artemis I mission to the Moon is a "go".

Two Local Turkeys To Get Presidential Pardon

President Joe Biden is set to save a turkey and its alternate from Monroe this Thanksgiving.

President Trump Expected to Announce 2024 Campaign Today

With midterm elections largely in the rear view mirror, the focus for many politicians now turns to 2024. Today, former President Trump is expected to announce his fourth run for the Oval Office, after campaigns in 2000, 2016 and 2020.

Subway Unveiling Vending Machines

Subway is offering its customers a convenient way to order a sandwich.

Jay Leno Suffers Burns In Gasoline Fire, Says He's 'OK'

Jay Leno says he's doing OK after suffering serious burns in a gasoline fire. In a statement to Variety, Leno said he needs a "week or two" to get back on his feet. The cause and time of the fire wasn't immediately clear.

CNN Projects Democrat Katie Hobbs As Winner Of Arizona Governor's Race

A Democrat has won the race for Arizona governor, CNN projects.

Roberta Flack Has ALS, Now 'Impossible To Sing,' Rep Says

A representative for NC native Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS

UVA Shooting Victim Was Hough High Grad, District Says

The University of Virginia President Jim Ryan identified the three football players that were killed after a shooting on Sunday. Devin Chandler was a Hough High graduate.