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26+ min ago  (269+ words) The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person. In a social media post, U.S. Southern Command said, "Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was…...

43+ min ago  (257+ words) The holiday season brings traditions that spark joy. Among them are the countless Christmas stories we find ourselves drawn to. In the media center of Skyline Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida, Brielle and Harrison Childs are not just watching or…...

44+ min ago  (415+ words) The Brown University chief of police has been placed on leave, effective immediately, university president Christina Paxson announced in a letter to the school community Monday. Rodney Chatman, who also served as the Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency…...

46+ min ago  (337+ words) STATESVILLE, N.C. " Statesville Regional Airport is back open for service after a plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his family and three other people last week." The airport announced it was open and operational on Sunday, three days after…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago  (317+ words) WASHINGTON " Lindsey Vonn is headed back to the Olympics. The American alpine skiing star announced Tuesday that she has officially qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, marking what she says will be the fifth and final Olympic…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (55+ words) Southwest winds behind a warm front will significantly warm temperatures across the Carolinas. However temperatures will be up and down through early next week. Meteorologist Brian Slocum had your holiday forecast Southwest winds behind a warm front will significantly warm…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (346+ words) It's nicknamed NASCAR on Ice. Team USA's short track speed skating team is fast, furious and rebuilt for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Short track typically picks Olympian athletes through a combination of World Tour and U.S. Olympic Trials results. This year, the…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (351+ words) The Trump administration's recent actions against Venezuela, including oil tanker seizures and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats, have raised concerns about escalating tensions and potential conflict. The Trump administration is facing criticism for its actions against Venezuela, including the…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (1551+ words) ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. " The Friday night before Christmas would seem an inopportune time to schedule a political rally. Yet there was President Donald Trump, holding forth in eastern North Carolina for an hour and a half, touting his record and making…...

2+ hour ago  (258+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Charlotte-based Elevation Church is set to launch its own Elevation College program in the fall of 2026, thanks to a partnership with Florida-based Southeastern University. Elevation College's website shows that it will offer a pair of two-year degrees and eight…...