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White House Approves Federal Disaster Aid To South Carolina In Aftermath Of Ian

President Joe Biden granted a federal disaster declaration for South Carolina in response to Hurricane Ian.

Taylor Swift Ticket Trouble Could Drive Political Engagement

Some of Taylor Swift’s fans want you to know three things: They’re not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they’re angry. That’s a powerful political motivator, researchers say.

Veteran Helps Take Down Gunman At Club Q

An army veteran who helped subdue the gunman at a gay club in Colorado Springs credits his military training and instincts in helping him disarm the attacker. Rich Fierro told reporters Monday how he grabbed the gunman's body armor and began punching him.

Reality TV's Chrisleys Get Hefty Sentences in Fraud Case

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.

Play of the Day: Female D1 Baseball Player

Brown University announced the first ever female baseball player in Division One history.

"I Got Really, Really Lucky" Charlotte Native Describes Being Shot 7 Times At Club Q

A Charlotte native who just moved to Colorado two weeks ago says he was shot 7 times during the mass shooting at Club Q.

Elon Musk's Twitter Reinstates Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Elon Musk’s Twitter has reinstated the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, which was banned in January for violating the platform’s COVID misinformation policies.

Gay Bar Shooting Victims Identified

The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and left 17 others with gunshot wounds.

President Biden Pardons Turkeys From Monroe, 'Chocolate' and 'Chip'

Chocolate and Chip were driven up from North Carolina on Saturday and were checked into a room at the Willard hotel near the White House to await their visit with the President and his declaration of their freedom.

Supreme Court Asked to Hear Dog Toy Dispute, But Will They Bite?

The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court.

Charlotte FC World Cup Watch Party Today

Charlotte FC will host a World Cup watch party at Romare Bearden Park to cheer on the US Men's National Team in their first match of the World Cup against Wales.

Patrons in LGBTQ Club Shooting Hit Gunman With Suspect's Own Weapon

Five people were killed and 25 hurt at Club Q on Saturday night. Police have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich.

Panthers Fall to Ravens 13-3

Another disappointing Monday for Panthers fans, but it stings a little worse when you can't put up a single touchdown.

Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley to be Sentenced

The Chrisleys were convicted in June on charges of bank fraud, tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the IRS.

Flying Home For The Holidays Will Cost You More This Year

If you're looking for airline tickets or a hotel room around the holidays, you'll probably pay more than you did the last time you traveled over Thanksgiving or Christmas. Part of the reason is that airlines are still operating fewer flights than in 2019 even though passenger numbers are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.