Biden in State of Union Exhorts Congress: 'Finish the Job'
President Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address.
2 Pilots Walk Away From Boeing 737 Tanker Crash in Australia
Two pilots walked away with minor injuries after a Boeing 737 jet converted for firefighting crashed in Australia, officials said Tuesday.
Ticket Demand, Anticipation Grows as LeBron Nears Kareem
Whenever the record falls — maybe Tuesday, maybe Thursday, and it’s doubtful the chase goes past that unless James isn’t playing for some reason — it will be an event.
Group: 1-in-5 US Adults Will Bet on This Year's Super Bowl
A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry's national trade group predicted Tuesday.
China Says Will 'Safeguard Interests' Over Balloon Shootdown
China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further.
Lucky Player in Washington Wins $754.6M Powerball Prize
Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.
Biden Aims to Deliver Reassurance in State of Union Address
President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Race to Find Survivors as Quake Aid Pours Into Turkey, Syria
Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures dug through the remains of buildings flattened by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
Route to Super Bowl Dangerous for Mexico's Avocado Haulers
It is a long and sometimes dangerous journey for truckers transporting the avocados destined for guacamole on tables and tailgates in the United States during the Super Bowl.
US Downs Chinese Balloon Over Ocean, Moves To Recover Debris
The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by US Air Force fighter aircraft just off the coast at Myrtle Beach Saturday afternoon. The balloon had earlier been seen as it crossed the Carolinas including a pass right over Charlotte.
Griner Return, Free Agency Could Spark Charter Flight Change
Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA this summer after being traded in a dramatic prisoner swap in December with Russia has collided with free agency, creating potential travel complications for the league out of safety concerns for her.
Connecticut May Exonerate Accused Witches Centuries Later
More than 375 years later, amateur historians, researchers and descendants of accused witches and their accusers hope Connecticut lawmakers will finally offer posthumous exonerations.
Radioactive Capsule that Fell Off Truck Found in Australia
Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a highway last month.
Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour Coming to Charlotte
Queen Bey is coming to the QC!
Deadline Nears for Alec Baldwin in Deadly Movie Set Shooting
Prosecutors planned to file felony charges of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of a Western movie in 2021.
Trevor Noah Returns as Grammy Host with Comfort, Nervousness
Trevor Noah feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.
Will Europe's Ban on Russian Diesel Hike Global Fuel Prices?
Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries.
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts Set for Historic Super Bowl Matchup
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black QBs to face off in a Super Bowl.
School Where Boy Shot Teacher Reopens with Added Security
The Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher reopened Monday with stepped-up security and a new administrator, as nervous parents and students expressed optimism about a return to the classroom.
Three dead, One Missing As Rain Pounds New Zealand's Largest City
Authorities said Saturday that three people had died and at least one was missing after record levels of rainfall pounded New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread disruption.
