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Official: Organized Crime Likely Behind Celtic Gold Heist

A senior official in southern Germany said Wednesday that organized crime groups were likely behind the theft of a huge horde of ancient gold coins stolen from a museum this week.

Waitress Tries to Stop Dine-and-Dashers

Police in Ohio say a dangerous chase ensued over the weekend after a group of teenagers ran out on a bill at a local restaurant. A restaurant employee risked her life trying to stop the suspects, and her death-defying effort was caught on camera.

Taylor Swift Ticket Trouble Could Drive Political Engagement

Some of Taylor Swift’s fans want you to know three things: They’re not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they’re angry. That’s a powerful political motivator, researchers say.

Reality TV's Chrisleys Get Hefty Sentences in Fraud Case

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.

Supreme Court Asked to Hear Dog Toy Dispute, But Will They Bite?

The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court.

Leno Has Surgery for Burns From Car Fire, In Good Condition

Jay Leno underwent surgery for serious burns suffered when flames erupted as he worked on a vintage car and remains hospitalized for further treatment, the physician overseeing his care said Wednesday.

Happy Hygge! Scrabble Dictionary Adds Hundreds of Words

Here's the sitch, Scrabble stans. Your convos around the board are about to get more interesting with about 500 new words and variations added to the game's official dictionary.

Closest Known Black Hole To Earth Spotted By Astronomers

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.

In The Five States Without Lotteries, A Case of Powerball Envy

The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But in some of the five states without a lottery, envious bystanders are crossing state lines, hoping to get in on the action.

Wednesday Forecast with Homer the Dragon

The Charlotte Knights have a big announcement, and Homer the Dragon stopped by Rising to help Nicole with the forecast, and help Knights VP of Communications, Tommy Viola, share the news.

Sharks Spotted Off Carolina Coast

It's a good thing beach season is over, because scientists have spotted a big shark off the Carolina coast.

Family Stuck Underground For Over 24 Hours

After more than 26 hours stuck underground, five people at the Grand Canyon Caverns have been safely rescued.

Florida Sees Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Amid Ian Concerns

Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

Edge On The Clock: Couple Says House Is Haunted By Sexual Ghosts

A couple in Gainesville, Texas says they can't keep a tenant in their rental house for more than six months, because it is haunted by sexual ghosts.

The Next Invasive Garden Threat? A Slithering, Jumping Worm

Just when you think you’ve become accustomed to the spotted lanternfly invasion, along comes another thug threatening to decimate our ecosystem: the Asian jumping worm.