AP: Officials Say Buffalo Shooter Targeted Black Neighborhood
The 18-year-old gunman who authorities say killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket had previously threatened a shooting at his high school and was sent for mental health treatment.
"Doctor Strange 2" Keeps Hold On Top Spot In 2nd Weekend
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stayed on top of the box office charts in its second weekend in theaters.
Fred Ward, Of "Tremors," "The Right Stuff" Fame, Dies
Fred Ward, a veteran actor who brought a gruff tenderness to tough-guy roles in “The Right Stuff,” “The Player” and “Tremors,” has died. He was 79.
AP: Abortion Rights Backers Rally In Anger Over Post-Roe Future
Abortion rights supporters are demonstrating at hundreds of marches and rallies where they're expressing their outrage that the Supreme Court appears prepared to scrap the constitutional right to abortion that has endured for nearly a half-century.
AP: At Least 10 Dead In Mass Shooting At Buffalo Supermarket
Law enforcement officials say a gunman wearing military-style clothing and body armor has opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing at least 10 people.
20 Injured In Milwaukee Shootings After Bucks Playoff Game
Authorities say 20 people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands of people were watching the Bucks play the Celtics in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals.
Bitcoin Tumbles, A Stablecoin Plunges In Wild Week In Crypto
It’s been a wild week in crypto, even by crypto standards. Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry’s highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Baby Formula Shortage Fueling Spike In Milk Bank Interest
The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest among moms who want to donate breast milk to help bridge the supply gap as well as those seeking to keep their babies fed.
N.C. Flags To Be Lowered In Memory Of 1 Million U.S. COVID Deaths
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning Friday until sunset Monday, May 16th in memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19.
Edge On The Clock: A Massive White Diamond Sells For More Than $200 Million
A massive white diamond, $5,000 bonuses, and a black hole in our galaxy - all on Edge on the Clock.
Is It Better To Buy Or Rent?
It may be better to rent than buy when it comes to housing. While rent is rising nationwide, home sales are rising faster and higher.
Detention Of WNBA's Griner In Moscow Extended For 1 Month
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Biden Administration To Release $45B For Nationwide Internet
The Biden administration is taking the first steps to release $45 billion to ensure every U.S. resident has access to high-speed internet by roughly 2028.
Pilot Down, Passenger Takes Over With 'No Idea How To Fly'
A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land safely with the help of air traffic controllers.
Carvana Cuts 2,500 Jobs, Execs To Forego Pay For Severance
Online automotive retailer Carvana Co. says it’s letting go about 2,500 workers — roughly 12% of its workforce — as it tries to bring staffing and expenses in line with sales.
Mercedes Tells Owners Of 292K Vehicles To Stop Driving Them
Mercedes-Benz is telling the owners of more than 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them because the brakes could fail.
2 Companies Bid $315M To Develop Wind Power Off Carolinas
The U.S. Department of the Interior says two energy companies bid a combined $315 million in an auction for the rights to produce power from wind energy in two areas off the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Charlotte Families Scramble To Find Baby Formula Amid Massive Supply Chain Issues
The shortage, caused by supply chain issues and a major safety recall, is leaving many store shelves bare.
Advocate Aurora Health And Atrium Health To Combine
Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives.
Hyundai Recalls 215K Sonatas; Faulty Hoses Can Leak Fuel
Hyundai is recalling more than 215,000 midsize cars in the U.S., most for a second time, because fuel hoses can leak in the engine compartment and cause fires.
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