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Candace Parker To Be First Woman On Cover Of NBA 2K Game

Candace Parker grew up playing video games, and now she’ll be the first female basketball player on the cover of one.

Watchdog: FBI Mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics Abuse Case

At least 40 girls and women said they were molested over a 14-month period while the FBI was aware of other sexual abuse allegations involving former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar.

Extreme Heat, Fires Ravage Western US

Oregon's Bootleg Fire has burned over 200,000 acres and is currently the largest wildfire in the nation.

FDA Adds Warning About Rare Reaction To J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.

The Weeknd And BTS Hope To Raise Billions For Global Citizen

The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will take part in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 that’s intended to raise money and awareness to fight worldwide threats including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.

Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken

Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled approximately 8,955,296 pounds of their ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as of late last week.

Saharan Dust Pausing Tropical Formation

There is no tropical cyclone activity expected over the next 5 days as African dust gives us a break in the tropics.

Unopened Super Mario 64 Game From 1996 Sells For $1.56M

An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario 64 has sold at auction for $1.56 million.

Billionaire Richard Branson Heads For Space In His Own Ship

Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson is streaking toward space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.

Robert E. Lee Statue Removed In Charlottesville

A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been hoisted off its stone pedestal.

African American Spelling Bee Champ Makes History With Flair

Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage, peppering pronouncer Jacques Bailly with questions about Greek and Latin roots.

Pfizer To Seek OK For 3rd Vaccine Dose; Shots Still Protect

Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.

Vaccinated Teachers And Students Don’t Need Masks, CDC Says

Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Reported near the California Nevada Border

Multiple earthquakes rattle California today including a magnitude 6.0.

Biden Says U.S. War In Afghanistan Will End August 31

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31, saying “speed is safety” as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war.

Major College Hoops Are Coming To Uptown Charlotte With Jumpman Invitational

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Thursday that they are partnering with the Jordan Brand in a three-year deal that will bring some of the biggest college basketball teams to the Queen City for the Jumpman Invitational.

Tracking Elsa: At Least One Dead in Northeast Florida

At least one dead after a tree falls on a car in Jacksonville, Florida.

Britney Spears' Longtime Manager Larry Rudolph Resigns

Britney Spears' court-appointed attorney who has represented her for the entirety of her almost 13-year conservatorship, has submitted a petition to resign from his position.

Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter And Google

Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs.