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Biden Commemorates Transgender Day, Slams GOP Bills As Wrong

President Joe Biden has commemorated Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating prominent transgender Americans.

Biden Taps Oil Reserve For 6 Months To Control Gas Prices

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

SC Senate Approves Allowing Public Money For Private Schools

The South Carolina Senate has given key approval to a bill that would allow some poorer or disabled students taxpayer money to attend a private school or a public school outside their district.

Chris Rock Takes To Comedy Mic, Still Processing Oscars Slap

Chris Rock received several standing ovations before he told one joke at his first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him in the face onstage at the Oscars.

Anthony O'neal: What To Do If You Get Hit With A Big Tax Bill

What To Do If You Owe The IRS With Anthony O'Neal

While there is a shock of getting a smaller tax refund, owing the IRS can be terrifying. WCCB Rising's Derek talked with financial expert and host of “The Table” on YouTube Anthony O'Neal about what to do if you owe money this year.

Academy: Will Smith Refused To Leave Oscars After Rock Slap

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday’s Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused.

With At Least One GOP Vote, Jackson Likely To Be Confirmed

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

A Tennessee Wildfire Is Rapidly Spreading This Afternoon

Evacuations are underway near the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area as a wildfire rapidly spreads.

Bruce Willis, Diagnosed With Aphasia, Steps Away From Acting

Bruce Wills is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia.

Biden To Receive 2nd Booster As US Launches Covid.gov Site

The Biden administration is launching what it says is a one-stop website that will help people in the United States access COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments, along with status updates on infection rates where they live.

Foo Fighters Cancel All Dates Following Drummer's Death

Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates following the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

Another Active Week For Some Across The U.S.

Another round of storms will sweep across the country this week. Isolated strong storms are possible across our area.

Northern Lights Could Be Visible For Some Across The United States

It is a one-two punch as dual Coronal Mass Ejections are forecast to strike Earth on Thursday. This could allow the Aurora Borealis to be visible across portions of North America.

One Day Only: Jersey Mike's Subs Will Give Back 100% Of Its Sales To 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Jersey Mike's Subs kicks off the 12th annual Day Of Giving on Wednesday, March 30th donating 100% of its sales to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

NFL Owners Approve Rule Change For OT In Playoffs

The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs.

FDA OKs Another Pfizer, Moderna COVID Booster For 50 And Up

U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Edge On The Clock: TikTok Content Moderators Sue, Claim Job Traumatized Them

Content moderators claim the job traumatized them, and now they're suing the short-form video platform and its parent company, ByteDance, for negligence.

Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock On An Instagram Post

Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock after the actor marched on stage and smacked him during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.