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.
Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial Starts with Cellphones, Bullets
After 19 months of speculation, prosecutors finally laid out their evidence Wednesday that Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son as they opened the double murder trial for the disgraced South Carolina attorney.
Local Creative Bree Stallings Heads To France For Her Second International Artist Residency
Well known Charlotte artist Bree Stallings heads to France for her second international artist residency.
Boeing to be Arraigned in Court Over Two Max Jet Crashes
Boeing representatives and relatives of some of the passengers killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jets will meet face-to-face in a Texas courtroom Thursday.
Egypt Unveils Tombs and Sarcophagus in New Excavation
Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo.
Official: Australia Could Deny Ye Entry Over Antisemitism
A senior Australian government minister said Wednesday that rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia.
Sheriff: Gunman Didn't Know Monterey Park Dance Hall Victims
The 72-year-old gunman who sprayed bullets into a Southern California ballroom dance hall, killing 11 people, had no known connection with the victims and investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the massacre.
Russian Attacks on Ukraine Reported; Tank Training to Start
Russian forces fired another rash of missiles and self-exploding drones across several parts of Ukraine early Thursday, causing the first attack-related death of the year in Kyiv even though air defenses shot down many of the incoming projectiles.
Andrew Tate Appears For Day Two Of Forensic Device Searches
Andrew Tate, the influential internet personality who is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, appeared at prosecutors' offices on Thursday for a second day as forensic examinations continue of digital devices that have been confiscated in the case, an official said.
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