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A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, estimated at $2 - 4 million, is displayed at Sotheby's, in New York, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, part of their Geek Week auction, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric price at auction

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.

Rare video of bobcat captured in Hickory

A rare sighting in Hickory when a bobcat was caught on video Tuesday morning.

Businessman Superhero With Red Cape Standing And Looking On The Top Of Mountain Landscape Generative Ai

Movie Review: A weird 'Superman' is better than a boring one

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … a purple and orange shape-shifting chemical compound?

Troopers chase pig down I-26

It’s not your typical police chase in South Carolina.

From Mow Money to Mo' Problems: Lawn guy arrested for throwing massive party at client's Weddington house

Imagine hiring a Charlotte man to mow your lawn only to find out he is throwing a massive party at your house in Weddington while you are on vacation. That's exactly what Union County deputies say happened over the weekend.

80-year-old drives luxury car down Rome's Spanish Steps and gets stuck

Police in Rome say an 80-year-old man drove a compact luxury Mercedes A Class sedan part way down the city's landmark Spanish Steps before getting stuck.

The Rising Crew takes on LaZoom's Ghosted Comedy Tour!

Comedy, history, horror? What more can you ask for? The Rising crew went on LaZoom's Ghosted Comedy Tour to explore some of Charlotte's weirdest, funniest, and scariest history!

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests

The Pentagon was scrambling Monday to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil.

Blake Lively Left And Ryan Reynolds Attend The Metropolitan Museum Of Arts Costume Institute Benefit Gala

Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively

A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation.

Nintendo's Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?

Nintendo has always stood apart from the technological arms race that fans of Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox obsess over, insisting that first-rate games don’t necessarily depend on high-powered computer chips.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says she cried for three days after reading Cassie's lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent ex-girlfriend told Combs that she cried for three days after reading R&B artist Casandra “Cassie” Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against the music mogul.

In this image taken from June 8, 2025, video by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Rutherford County, Tennessee, shows the airlifting of a zebra named Ed that had evaded capture for several days after it ran away from its owner. (Rutherford County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee

A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process has been captured.

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.

Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for those from seven others, citing national security concerns.

Trump's new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday.

Trump attends UFC championship fight in New Jersey, taking a break from politics, Musk feud

President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center on Saturday night.