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Peloton Recalls Treadmills After A Child Dies

Peloton is recalling its treadmills, less than a month after denying that they were to blame for the death of a child and the injuries of 29 others.

Hyundai Recalls Over 390K Vehicles For Possible Engine Fires

Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made.

Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension

Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now.

Georgia Airport Gets New Flights To Texas, North Carolina

A Georgia airport is gaining flights to two more cities including Charlotte.

Eyeing 2024, Pence Says He'll Push Back On 'Liberal Agenda'

Former Vice President Mike Pence, positioning himself for a possible return to elected office, told an audience in early-voting South Carolina that he will spend the coming months “pushing back on the liberal agenda” he says is wrong for the country.

POLITICAL WRAP: Efforts at Police Reform

Police reform is back in the spotlight. It comes as protests continue in the fatal shooting of a Black man by deputies in Elizabeth City. Andrew Brown Jr. will be laid to rest on Monday.

SpaceX Returns 4 Astronauts To Earth; Rare Night Splashdown

SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.

Celebrity Politicians Test Voter Interest In Post-Trump Era

From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics. The list could soon grow.

Formal Start Of Final Phase Of Afghan Pullout By U.S., NATO

The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.

FedEx Shooting Victims To Be Remembered At Big Ceremony

The eight people killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx warehouse will be remembered Saturday during a public ceremony at the downtown football stadium where the Indianapolis Colts play.

U.S. To Restrict Travel From India Over COVID Starting Tuesday

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus.

Free Rides And Beer: Incentives Are Added To Vaccine Drive

Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their sleeves.

10 Things You Should Know About The 2021 Cicada Invasion

Cicadas emerge once every few years during the spring. This year, the Great Eastern Brood (Brood-X) will appear after 17 years of living underground and there will be billions of them. See what impacts they will have in our area.

EXPLAINER: What To Know About The Giuliani Investigation

The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani’s dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic devices from the former mayor’s home and office.

President Biden To The Nation: 'America Is Rising Anew'

President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that “America is rising anew” on the verge of overcoming the historic pandemic. Looking to the future, he urged a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.