U.S. Says New Intel Shows Russia Plotting False Flag Attack
The U.S. is accusing the Kremlin of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action against its neighbor.
Biden In NYC: Nation Must Come Together To End Gun Violence
President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed.
Wintry Precipitation For The Fourth Weekend In A Row?
The trend for a dry weekend continues with the weekend wintry weather threat now close to zero.
National Forests In North Carolina Selected To Provide 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
The National Forests in North Carolina is feeling the Christmas spirit after being selected to provide the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
Medicare Opens Up Access To Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
The Biden administration says people with Medicare will be able to get up to eight free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month, starting in early spring.
Jobless Claims Fall For Second Straight Week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the second week in a row after three straight weeks of increases.
Biden: US Raid In Syria Killed Top Islamic State Leader
President Joe Biden says a U.S. special forces raid in northwestern Syria early Thursday killed the top leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
4 Charged In Overdose Death Of Actor Michael K. Williams
Actor Michael K. Williams died of acute drug intoxication in what New York City’s medical examiner said Friday was an accidental death.
Army To Immediately Start Discharging Vaccine Refusers
The Army says it will immediately begin discharging soldiers who have refused to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, putting more than 3,300 service members at risk of being thrown out soon.
CNN's Zucker Resigns After Relationship With Co-Worker
CNN head Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after 9 years at the media company.
Biden Sending More Troops To Europe Amid Ukraine Tension
President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter
There will be six more weeks of winter.
Washington's NFL Team Unveils New Name As Commanders
Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders.
477.2-Mile-Long Lightning Flash Has Set A New World Record
The longest distance single flash of lightning occurred here in the United States and has set a new world record.
New York Times Buys Viral Word Game Wordle
The New York Times has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession.
US Road Deaths Rise At Record Pace As Risky Driving Persists
The government has reported that U.S. traffic deaths surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720, keeping up a record pace of increased dangerous driving during the pandemic.
Tom Brady Has Retired After 22 Seasons, 7 Super Bowl Titles
Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.
AP Source: US Urges Pfizer To Apply For Under-5 COVID Shots
U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old.
Mahomes' Fiancée Plays Defense After Celebration Backlash
Patrick Mahomes' fiancée Brittany Matthews is finding herself playing defense after being criticized for how she celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs playoff win.
Halsey's Love And Power Tour Coming To Charlotte In May
Multi-platinum, genre-bending artist Halsey announced their Love and Power Tour will be making a stop in Charlotte this summer.
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