Russian Court Rejects Griner Appeal Against 9-year Sentence
A Russian court on Tuesday upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.
Apple Raises Prices for Streaming Services
Apple Music is jumping from $10 to $11 a month.
Unilever Recalls Dry Shampoo Due To Benzene
Unilever issued a voluntary product recall of some of its dry shampoo.
What The Tech: Astra Lumina Night Walk
When it comes to technology, there are some things I just cannot describe. Simply saying Astra Lumina is "kinda like a Disney show" does not do it justice.
Justice Thomas Temporarily Blocks Sen. Graham Testimony In Georgia
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
CMS Posts Lowest Math & Reading Scores In National Report Card
A national report card on school achievement was released Monday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools posted its lowest scores on record in Reading and Math.
Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies At 67
Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67.
AP: Three People Dead, Six Injured After St. Louis School Shooting
A gunman broke into a St. Louis high school Monday morning, fatally shooting a woman and a teenage girl and injuring six others before police killed him.
Cheney: 1/6 Panel Won't Let Trump Turn Testimony into Circus
The House committee investigating the Capitol riot won't give Donald Trump the chance to turn a possible live TV appearance of his subpoenaed testimony into a “circus” and “food fight” as lawmakers try to ensure he complies with their demands, the panel's vice chair said Sunday.
Alaska Asylum Seekers are Indigenous Siberians from Russia
Two Russian Indigenous Siberians were so scared of having to fight the war in Ukraine, they chanced everything to take a small boat across the treacherous Bering Sea to reach American soil, Alaska’s senior U.S. senator said after talking with the two.
Company Offers Buried Alive Experience for $57,000
A Russian company is offering to bury you alive for $57,000.
Wonder Bread Floats Joins The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
For the first time ever, Wonder Bread will join the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Don't Waste Your Money: Electric and Water Shutoff Scams
As winter approaches, scammers are calling homeowners, threatening shutoff unless you pay immediately. We hear from two people targeted, and show what everyone needs to know.
AP: Salman Rushdie Lives, But Loses Use Of Eye And Hand
Salman Rushdie’s agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack from a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event in western New York, according to a published report.
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Christian McCaffrey Traded to San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey is a Panther no more. The team's top running back was traded late Thursday night to the San Francisco 49ers
The Christian McCaffrey Foundation Issues Statement About His Trade From The Panthers
Christian McCaffrey's trade from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers will have an impact on his contributions to the Charlotte community.
AP: Jan. 6th Panel Issues Subpoena To Trump, Demanding He Testify
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issued a subpoena Friday to Donald Trump, exercising its subpoena power against the former president who lawmakers say is the “central cause” of a coordinated, multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has been sentenced to serve four months behind bars.
Slavery is On the Ballot for Voters in 5 US States
More than 150 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will soon decide whether to close loopholes that led to the proliferation of a different form of slavery — forced labor by people convicted of certain crimes.
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