Disney Believe sets sail December 2027
Adam Wurtzel hopped aboard the Disney Wish to experience the global livestream event announcing what's expected for Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Believe.
Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
Briscoe edges teammate Bell in historic photo finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Chase Briscoe survived a deflating tire and a furious last-lap charge from teammate Christopher Bell to win the Bank of America 400 by a mere .029 seconds.
Hurricanes send Flyers to franchise-record 7th straight loss to open season
Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia 4-1 on Sunday night, handing the Flyers their franchise-record seventh straight loss to open the season.
'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. Released by Universal Pictures, it has earned an estimated $27.5 million across 3,365 locations.
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction
A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father.
The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska
The nets for Alaska’s massive pollock fishery also catch salmon and other marine life. As salmon runs collapse across western Alaska, Indigenous communities and smaller commercial fishers say they're bearing the costs.
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution
The Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress.
Panthers' offense thriving under new play caller Brad Idzik 4 games into the season
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says he misses calling plays on game day, but believes handing over the reins to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik was the right move.
4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least four people died after the first hurricane of the Atlantic season roared onto the Florida Panhandle and carved a path into the Southeast.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out. The rebates are estimated to cost $2 billion and are intended to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees with their Part B premiums.
NASCAR Hall of Fame opens new exhibit honoring the legacy of Kyle Busch
A limited-time showcase has opened in Charlotte featuring the late driver's 2015 championship car alongside artifacts celebrating his record-setting 234 NASCAR wins.
PVC pipes swept away by Hurricane Helene flooding still dominate cleanup of North Carolina river
Two years after Hurricane Helene, rivers in western North Carolina are still littered with debris. But in the iconic French Broad River, known for its whitewater rapids, one item stands out: PVC pipes. Hundreds of thousands of them were swept away from a factory site north of Asheville.
2 Renoir paintings stolen from a French museum have been found, 6 arrested
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found. Local authorities say six people have been arrested. The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum praised investigators for tracking down the paintings and suspects.
Arkansas gem hunter finds a diamond he claims could be worth $1 million
Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year. It is one of the only places in the world where the public can dig for and keep their diamonds.
Trump's memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
The Arlington County Board in Virginia has filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump’s planned monument.
Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds.
Axe from 'The Shining' and other props from Stanley Kubrick's archive up for auction
Stanley Kubrick's personal archive is up for auction. The collection features iconic items from his films. Highlights include the axe wielded by Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” and the prop infant from “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal
The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters. The group claimed last month that it breached the FBI’s jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on nearly all employees.
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast. And the vast majority of U.S. adults say it's highly important for the government to ensure that AI stays under human control and that U.S. workers are protected.
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has announced that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages
Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The storm made landfall Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida.
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