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US Heating Worries Mount Amid Growing Costs, Uncertainty

Across the U.S., families are looking to the winter with dread as energy costs soar and fuel supplies tighten.

Indonesia Says Contaminated Medicines Linked to 99 Deaths

Indonesia has found contaminated medicines that are suspected of being linked to the deaths of 99 children this year due to acute kidney injury, officials said Thursday.

Woman Charged with Sending Bee Swarm on Deputies at Eviction

A Massachusetts woman who released a swarm of bees on sheriff's deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice is facing multiple assault and battery charges, authorities said.

Your Gym Clothes Could Be Toxic

Gym-goers may be shocked to learn that some of their favorite workout wear could contain toxic chemicals.

SC Attorney General Files Response To Alex Murdaugh Attorney Motions

Murdaugh is accused in the murders of his wife and son at the family’s hunting property in June of ’21.

Abortion Access Looms Over Medical Residency Applications

Students in obstetrics-gynecology and family medicine — two of the most popular medical residencies — face tough choices about where to advance their training in a landscape where legal access to abortion varies from state to state.

Florida Sees Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Amid Ian Concerns

Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

Alleged Christmas Parade Attacker in Court

The man accused of killing six people and hurting 62 others in an attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last December is defending himself in court.

Biden Administration Announces Plan To Bring Down Prices At Pump

President Biden Announces Plan To Bring Down Prices At The Pump

The Biden Administration has just announced its plan to bring down prices at the pump.

Father says 'No Joy' in Kristin Smart Murder Conviction

The father of Kristin Smart, the California Central Coast college student who vanished from campus 26 years ago, says a murder conviction hasn't ended the “agonizingly long journey" to find the truth about his daughter.

Steph Curry Gives Brittney Griner Shout Out During Ring Ceremony

Curry shared his support as Griner remains in a Russian prison.

Don't Waste Your Money: Pump Prices

Gas prices are up! In today's Don't Waste Your Money, John Matarese has a look a how prices at the pump are impacting the price you pay for other necessities.

Man Who Wanted to Blow Up Democratic HQ Must have Psych Exam

A California man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party’s headquarters and other buildings in Northern California must undergo a psychiatric examination, a judge said.

The Next Invasive Garden Threat? A Slithering, Jumping Worm

Just when you think you’ve become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another thug threatening to decimate our ecosystem: the Asian jumping worm.

Astronaut James McDivitt, Apollo 9 Commander, Dies at 93

James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission testing the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, has died. He was 93.

Teary Kevin Spacey Testifies of Sex Abuse Claims: 'Not True'

An emotional Kevin Spacey testified in a New York courtroom Monday that he never made a sexual pass at the actor Anthony Rapp, who has sued for millions of dollars in damages.

Steve Bannon Should Get 6-Month Sentence, Justice Dept. Says

The Justice Department declared Monday that Steve Bannon should serve six months behind bars and pay a $200,000 fine for defying a congressional subpoena.

What The Tech: Student Loan Forgiveness

The application process for the federal student loan debt relief program is still a couple of weeks away, but if you qualify, you can submit an application right now. WCCB Charlotte's consumer tech reporter Jamey Tucker explains and what to watch out for.