A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.
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Drought in the contiguous United States reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows.
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Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA.
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Meteor showers are one of the easiest and most magical ways to experience the night sky, but catching a great display takes a little planning.
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As climate change outpaces ecosystems' abilities to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics, but experts caution it's no substitute for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.
The nation's top cartoonists celebrate the Artemis II mission to the moon.
As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration. (AP Video: Annika Hammerschlag. Produced by Julián Trejo Bax)
The move is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to weaken clean air and water standards as part of regulatory relief for the fossil fuel industry.
Skyrocketing power demand from data centers and rising household electric bills are drawing attention to who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.
The early arrival of summer temperatures and a lack of winter snow in some parts of North America, have experts watching and preparing for another active wildfire season.
Rising gas prices affect people in Mingo County, West Virginia, where a quarter of the population lives in poverty.
The gigantic heat dome that baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and could end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, officials say.
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Claire Ransom, coordinator of the WMO's State of the Global Climate 2025 report. Ransom warns that the planet is not only warming, but entering a state of energy imbalance. Driven by record concentrations of greenhouse gases, climate change is intensifying …
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The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
LaMelo Ball’s prescription drug history and text messages are the latest focus in the civil lawsuit alleging the highest-paid Charlotte Hornets star ran over and broke a child’s foot outside the Spectrum Center. Angell Joseph’s mother filed a lawsuit against Ball and his team, claiming the Hornets point guard ran over the 12-year-old’s foot while driving away from the stadium after an October ...
If you’re looking for a top-notch resort, look no further than Western North Carolina. Southern Living recently named The Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville the No. 1 resort in the South, with another Asheville gem, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa , coming in close second. The picturesque mountain retreats ranked high in the magazine’s 2026 South’s Best Awards, highlighting the region’s most ...
Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer have landed a commitment from international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.
The move significantly curtails access to mifepristone nationwide, particularly in states that ban abortion.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he isn't satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy.
Conservative CNN panelist Scott Jennings reacts strongly when pressed on Trump's Iran policy during a panel discussion.
Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.
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He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.
It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a sexual assault on April 14. After an investigation, warrants were issued.
The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years.
The N.C. Utilities Commission held a public hearing in Morganton on April 28 to hear from Duke Energy customers regarding the company's request to increase residential electric rates by 18% over the course of two years. There were 17 people from Morganton and surrounding areas.
Sarah Wilder, of Morganton, is a Duke Energy customer. Wilder called Duke Energy a monopoly and said she has no other option for power supply in the area of Burke county that she lives in. Wilder spoke against approving Duke Energy's proposed rate increase.