Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently found during medical checks.
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Multiple students experience medical emergency at Trinity High School
Principal Toth said multiple EMS and law enforcement personnel responded to the school’s campus because of a medical emergency involving several students.
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Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
President Donald Trump has announced that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
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Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what’s already in orbit
The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space. It didn't specify the types or targets of these weapons. Such resources as the 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities Report, published by the nonprofit Secure World Foundation, help to provide an overview of potential space weapons.
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Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid
Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The focus is on continuity, showcasing a vast array of intellectual properties like “Top Gun” and “Harry Potter.”
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Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent
A former Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, responsive and even able to move during a sexual encounter while still being so intoxicated or impaired that they cannot understand what is happening or make an informed […]
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Failed TN execution draws attention to 122 people on Death Row in NC
The failed execution of a Tennessee woman is putting capital punishment in the spotlight across the country. Current records show there are 122 people on death row in North Carolina.
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Ella Langley cancels Oklahoma concert due to 'serious security threat'
Ella Langley canceled her concert in Tulsa Friday because of a threat to the venue.
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CMS teaching assistant threatened to shoot employees at Metro School
The district said Ashley Armstrong is no longer employed with the district.
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How American society could react to a livestreamed public execution
Michael Radelet, a lifelong death penalty researcher, expressed dismay that the Pentagon plans a public execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
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TONIGHT ON WCCB: High School Football West Iredell vs. Hickory starts at 7:30pm!
More information to follow.
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Jury weighs charges against Lavi Pham, James Salerno for the murder of Mary Collins
Prosecutors say both men helped kill Collins and conceal her body while the defense teams point the finger at someone else.
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Alabama makes changes to game against Georgia, Trump will no longer attend as Hurricane Isaias approaches
The University of Alabama shortened tailgating hours but remained on schedule for a game against Georgia Saturday night despite Hurricane Isaias.
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New openers announced for Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore controversy
Two performers will be opening up for Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore was removed and several other openers dropped out.
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UNC says it backs 'Protect College Sports Act' but wants changes affecting conference moves
UNC, Florida State, Clemson and Miami sent a letter to Congress last week asking for the bill's membership cap for conferences to increase from 20 to 22 schools.
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Daily Dose: Vaccine safety research, early flu cases, RSV risks for babies and ADHD signs in women
A new federal vaccine safety research center launches as flu cases arrive early, RSV poses the biggest risk to babies and ADHD often goes unnoticed in women.
WCNC Charlotte
DPI rejects call by charter schools to recalculate growth scores
Charter school leaders say a 2025 change in how retests count toward growth caused their growth scores to fall even as proficiency rose, and they want the state to review it. DPI says its model worked as intended and it will not recalculate the results. The post DPI rejects call by charter schools to recalculate growth scores appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Nobel Peace Prize winner announced in Norway
Find out who won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, following a Friday morning announcement from Norway.
WCNC Charlotte
‘I’m not alone’: Conference offers kinship caregivers resources, support, platform to share experiences
By Jennifer Fernandez Key Takeaways: At 19 years old, Jamie Barricelli became a de facto mother of four. She was a student at UNC Wilmington when she got the phone call that changed the trajectory of her life. It was her younger brother, who told her police and social services were at the house. The […] The post ‘I’m not alone’: Conference offers kinship caregivers resources, support, platform to share experiences appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says the execution of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be "public."
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