Anonymous Customer Leaves Restaurant A Tip For $16K
A customer who ordered a couple of chili dogs, fried pickle chips and drinks at a New Hampshire restaurant left a big tip — $16,000.
Edge On The Clock: Woman Receives 150 Packages
A woman is donating a mistaken delivery to the community, so children can make masks.
Edge: Students Sue University Over Vaccination Policy
Students at Indiana University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school is violating their rights and the state's passport law.
Senate Republicans Block Election Reform Bill Intended to Counter New Voting Laws in Several States
In Washington, Senate Republicans have blocked efforts to pass an election reform bill. Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to open debate on the "For the People Act."
American Airlines Cutting Flights As Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
8 Ways To Get The Most Out Of The Farmers Market With Kids
If there’s one terrific way to get kids interested in trying new foods, understanding where food comes from, and choosing produce over chips (at least some of the time), it’s a trip to the farmers market.
Boy Misidentified As Black Player’s Son, League Apologizes
The commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League has apologized to a Black player for a North Carolina team for a broadcast that misidentified a boy at her game as her 9-year-old son.
Carl Nassib Becomes First Active NFL Player To Come Out As Gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
After Causing 14 Deaths, Claudette Heads Out To Sea
Claudette regained tropical storm status and headed out to sea from the North Carolina coast Monday, less than two days after the system killed 14 people in Alabama, including eight children who died in a highway crash.
High Court Sides With Ex-Athletes In NCAA Compensation Case
In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that the NCAA can’t enforce certain rules limiting the education-related benefits — things like computers and graduate scholarships — that colleges offer athletes.
President Biden Coming To North Carolina To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
White House officials say President Joe Biden will travel to Raleigh, N.C. on Thursday, June 24th to encourage residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Claudette Downgraded to Depression, Marches Towards Carolinas
Heavy showers and storms arrive overnight and last through much of our Father's Day.
Fierce Capitol Attacks On Police In Newly Released Videos
Videos released under court order provide a chilling new look at the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, including body camera footage that shows a man charging at a police officer with a flagpole and tackling him to the ground.
Federal Holiday Pressures Companies To Give Juneteenth Off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Biden Promotes Milestone Of 300M Vaccine Shots In 150 Days
President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
Local Juneteenth Organizers React To Federal Holiday Designation
President Biden officially recognized Juneteenth as a national holiday on Thursday. The bill signing ceremony comes a day ahead of the June 19th holiday that is recognized in 47 states.
Father’s Day Gifts That Celebrate Interests Old And New
After a pandemic year in which the shape of work and play were transformed, Father’s Day gifts can embrace comforting old favorites or celebrate exciting new interests.
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Obama Health Law
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Congress Approves Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.
U.S. Army Has Hidden Or Downplayed Loss Of Firearms For Years
The U.S. Army has hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms disappear, significantly understating losses and thefts even as some weapons are used in street crimes.
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