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National Night Out Events Happening Today in Your Area

Parties and gatherings all across the Carolinas tonight for National Night Out. It's a chance to promote partnerships between local police and the communities they serve.

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura On "Star Trek," Has Died At 89

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.

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Boston Celtics Bill Russell Dead At 88

The family of defensive rebounding star Bill Russell stated the 88-year-old died Sunday, July 31st.

AP: Ticket Bought In Illinois Wins $1.337B Mega Millions Jackpot

A ticket bought in a Chicago suburb has beaten the odds and won a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot. A lottery official says there is one winning ticket and it was purchased at a store in Des Plaines.

Appalachian Floods Kill At Least 16 As Rescue Teams Deploy

Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. Kentucky’s governor said 16 people have died, a toll he expected to grow.

Will Smith Posts An Apology Video For Slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready.

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National Affordable Housing Nonprofit Launches Rebrand To Clarify Its Mission

Charlotte-based turned national nonprofit Socialserve will continue focus on housing services under the new name Housing Collaborative after rebranding.

Why Have The Tropics Been Quiet?

It has been a quiet start to the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, but this is not that unusual.

Justice Thomas Cancels Plans To Teach At DC Law School

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University’s law school in the nation’s capital, following student protests and the university’s statement of support for the conservative justice’s role on campus.

U.S. Offers Russia Deal For WNBA Star Brittney Griner And Jailed American Paul Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Rattlesnake In The Surf In Myrtle Beach

A rattlesnake was spotted in the surf Tuesday afternoon at Myrtle Beach State Park.

Hope Solo Pleads Guilty To DWI, Gets 30-Day Sentence, Fine

Former U.S. women’s national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo pleaded guilty Monday to driving while impaired, almost four months after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside.

"Goodfellas," "Law & Order" Actor Paul Sorvino Dies At 83

Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerretta on “Law & Order,” has died. He was 83.

Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Going Up For Auction

A decades-old, mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card could break records when it goes up for auction next month.

NFL Enters Media Streaming Marketplace With "NFL+" Service

The NFL is making its move into offering its own media streaming platform.

Marvel Teases New Avengers Movies, ‘Black Panther' sequel

Marvel Studios returned to Comic-Con's Hall H for the first time in three years with a massive presentation and new information about phases five and six of the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe.