Route to Super Bowl Dangerous for Mexico's Avocado Haulers
It is a long and sometimes dangerous journey for truckers transporting the avocados destined for guacamole on tables and tailgates in the United States during the Super Bowl.
How the Cases in Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial are Shaping Up
Two weeks into the double murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, prosecutors haven't presented any direct evidence that he killed his wife and son at their home in June 2021.
Retailers Try to Curb Theft While Not Angering Shoppers
Across the retail landscape, businesses have been putting items under lock and key as a quick way to stop thieves.
China Balloon: Many Questions About Suspected Spy In The Sky
What in the world was that thing?
AP: Man Rescued By Coast Guard Wanted In 'Goonies' Fish Incident
A man who was saved by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer at the mouth of the Columbia River as a massive wave rolled the yacht he was piloting Friday was wanted for a bizarre incident in which police said he left a dead fish at the Astoria, Oregon, home featured in the classic 1985 film, “The Goonies.”
US Downs Chinese Balloon Over Ocean, Moves To Recover Debris
The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by US Air Force fighter aircraft just off the coast at Myrtle Beach Saturday afternoon. The balloon had earlier been seen as it crossed the Carolinas including a pass right over Charlotte.
50-Car Train Derailment Causes Big Fire, Evacuations In Ohio
A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order and a declaration of a state of emergency in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line, covering the area in billows of smoke lit orange by the flames below.
Michelle Obama Set To Launch Podcast "Light We Carry"
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast. Audible announced Wednesday that the former first lady will launch the “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” on March 7th.
Phil’s Groundhog Day Prediction: 6 More Weeks Of Winter
A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration. People gathered Thursday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's "inner circle" summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow — and they say he did.
Michigan Art Teacher Creates Snow Sharks In Her Front Yard
Michigan art teacher impresses the community & the internet with snow shark sculptures
Philadelphia Eagles Player Indicted On Rape Charges As The Team Heads To Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagle's offensive guard Josh Sills, 25, has been indicted on rape charges Tuesday, January 31st according to a Guernsey County Common Pleas Court grand jury
AP: Mexico Zoo Director Killed And Cooked 4 Pygmy Goats For Party
The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo’s pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.
AP Source: Rhule Files $5M Arbitration Suit Vs. Panthers
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Griner Return, Free Agency Could Spark Charter Flight Change
Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA this summer after being traded in a dramatic prisoner swap in December with Russia has collided with free agency, creating potential travel complications for the league out of safety concerns for her.
AP Source: Matt Rhule Files $5M Arbitration Suit vs. Panthers
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Connecticut May Exonerate Accused Witches Centuries Later
More than 375 years later, amateur historians, researchers and descendants of accused witches and their accusers hope Connecticut lawmakers will finally offer posthumous exonerations.
Radioactive Capsule that Fell Off Truck Found in Australia
Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a highway last month.
Winter Storm Causes 3rd Day of Dangerous, Icy Conditions
Bands of sleet and snow brought traffic to a standstill across the nation's midsection, canceled thousands of flights, left hundreds of thousands without power and were blamed for six deaths.
Tom Brady Claiming Retirement For Good
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute. He says this time it's for good.
Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour Coming to Charlotte
Queen Bey is coming to the QC!
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