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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

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‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 17-19

Close-up of a hand using tongs to flip juicy grilled ribs on a barbecue over open flames with smoke rising

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Shindig on the Green, live music, theater, food events and National Ice Cream Day activities.

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Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

Open grassy park with tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky; a large stage and event tents are visible in the background.

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

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China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…

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An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

1 week ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK’s Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and...

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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

1 week ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

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One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

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Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops

The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.

3 weeks ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

5 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

6 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector: NCDOT prepares for Westgate ramp closure, Haywood Road bridge work

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville as crews continue preparing the corridor for upcoming bridge work, utility relocations and other major improvements.

The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor

7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agents process the scene of an officer-involved shooting on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville early Wednesday.

Arturo Castillo Palomar of Saluda was fatally shot by officers after police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot outside Shakeys

9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his headquarters is cramped and obsolete, but Mayor C. Michael Sobol isn't convinced it needs to be replaced.

The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust

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