Experts blame weather conditions, including warming winters, for a costly problem they say will only grow across farm country.
- MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
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As Artemis II astronauts head to the moon for a fly-by, here are some Apollo items that have touched the lunar surface.
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four astronauts took off on a flight around the moon in what is humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
- MARCIA DUNN Associated Press
Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA's grand plans for a permanent moon base.
As Earth warms due to human-caused climate change, the ground isn’t staying frozen as consistently in many places, causing more frequent runoff events and in turn, more winter days when nitrates are likely to reach unhealthy levels. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart)
- Associated Press
The people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back.
A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won't be able to find its way back to the Atlantic.
In a matter of days, three Americans and one Canadian will set their sights on heading toward the moon for the first time in more than half-a-century.
NASA is going back to the moon more than a half-century after Apollo. The Artemis mission with four astronauts on board won't land on the moon this time or even orbit it. But it's the first step for future moon landings.
Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.
The Temporary Flight Restriction that was over the Jumping Branch Fire area was lifted Friday.
The Water Access Assistance Program provides financial help for low-income households to cover the cost of connecting to the McDowell/Nebo water system.
“Community college changed my life, and I want every student to have the same opportunity to find their pathway, build confidence, and succeed.”
On Thursday, firefighters will continue extinguishing hot spots near the fire’s edge, securing the perimeter.
The early stages of the 2026 offseason may have gone according to plan for the Carolina Panthers.
“In high school, when I started taking a chemistry class, I realized it was something I was kind of good at and it was also something I enjoyed."
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is one of the names that has been floated since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis, and he did not deny having interest.
Frank McGuire, Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, Matt Doherty, Roy Williams, Hubert Davis. That’s the list of UNC basketball coaches over the last 70-plus years. Six coaches, six NCAA championships.
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.
In an Easter surprise thousands of fans were waiting for, Jackie and Shadow’s first chick made its wobbly feeding debut on Sunday, while the second eaglet has now fully hatched.
Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.
President Donald Trump issued an expletive-filled threat to Iran if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, after the US rescued a missing pilot.
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An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
An 11-year-old girl, an adult man and adult woman (both with special needs) were living at the home without running water or indoor plumbing, the sheriff's office said.
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The N.C. Justice Department — at the request of N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — sent a collections letter to the Balanced Nutrition officials in August 2025 with a demand for the repayment of the $101,142. DHHS said Monday that "no payment has been made to date."
"This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in this space moving forward.”
“Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”