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Final Valuation Of Prince's Estate Pegged At $156.4 Million

The six-year legal battle over Prince’s estate has ended.

Netflix Upping US, Canada Prices With Competition Growing

Netflix is raising prices for customers in the U.S. and Canada.

'I'm Glad To See It': People In Charlotte Enjoyed A Snowy Sunday Winter Wonderland

Many people across Charlotte have been hoping to see at least a significant amount of snow for nearly four years. Sunday morning they finally got it.

Hostages Safe After Texas Synagogue Standoff; Captor Dead

A man held people hostage for more than 10 hours at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.

Expect More Worrisome Variants After Omicron, Scientists Say

Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind spread across the globe practically ensures it won’t be the last worrisome coronavirus variant. So they urge wider vaccination now while today's shots are still effective.

#BettyWhiteChallenge Raising Money And Awareness For Animals

Uber joins in on Betty White Challenge with $50,000 donation to ASPCA and $10 offer to customers.

Biden Administration Launches Program To Fix 15,000 Bridges

The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade U.S. bridges.

Super Bowl Organizers Say Game Is Staying In Inglewood

Both NFL officials and local organizers say the championship game isn’t leaving the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles Police Investigate Ye After Battery Complaint

Police say they are investigating after a battery report was filed against Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

Supreme Court Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Rule For Businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

FBI, National Park Service Seek Help After Body Found

The FBI and the National Park Service are asking for the public’s help in an investigation into the discovery of a body along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina last year.

Biden To Double Free COVID Tests, Add N95s, To Fight Omicron

President Joe Biden says the government plans to double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans.

Lay’s Is Celebrating Panthers Fans With NFL-Inspired Chips

Lay's is bringing a piece of the Bank of America field straight to Panthers fans with a first-of-its-kind lineup of NFL-inspired chips named Lay’s Golden Grounds.

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise By 23,000 To 230,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November.

US Mint Begins Shipping Quarters Honoring Maya Angelou

The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program.

Army Ups Bonuses For Recruits To $50K, As COVID Takes Toll

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck Score SAG Nominations

Will Smith, Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck landed individual nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, while the casts of “Belfast” and “CODA” were among those nominated for the guild’s top award, best ensemble.