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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

4 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 26-28

Two older adults outside, man with a beard and hat hammering metal while a woman in a pink vest watches nearby.

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Pride festivals, heritage events, live music, adoption events, food and drink gatherings and outdoor activities.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

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3 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

4 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

6 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

6 days ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

7 days ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

7 days ago in National

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.

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3 days 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.

4 days ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

6 days ago in World

Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths

Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.

2 weeks ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.

3 weeks ago in World

32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 32,000.

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Asheville City SC clinches second straight USL W League division title

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Asheville City SC players celebrate after clinching the South Central Division title with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham Legion WFC, earning a berth in the USL W League playoffs.

Lauryn Mateo's two goals lift the Blues past Birmingham Legion as Asheville secures its third consecutive playoff appearance

34 minutes ago in Local, On The Town

Local city, county government offices to close for Fourth of July weekend

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Night scene of red and white fireworks exploding above a dark neighborhood, with silhouettes of houses and spectators at ground level.

The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. While Western North Carolina prepares for fireworks, cookouts and other red, white and blue festivities, local government offices will be closed.

2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Hearing delayed for teen, co-defendant in Fairview family killings

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Star Grant, Devan Loving await rescheduled hearings as defense attorneys cite early-stage proceedings and logistical issues in delay

3 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 West overnight closures scheduled this week in Asheville

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.

Closures affect westbound traffic between Exit 37 and Exit 33, weather permitting

6 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Heat, humidity to build this week ahead of July 4 weekend

Western North Carolina is in for a stretch of hot, humid weather this week

The National Weather Service says temperatures will rise into the mid-90s with heat index values near or above 100 degrees across the region

6 hours ago in Housing, Local

Asheville Housing Authority to cut workforce by more than half

HACA cites financial challenges as it restructures operations, outsources services and refocuses on affordable housing

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3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters in Mills River, N.C.

4 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local

Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Front of Asheville Fire & Rescue station with an American flag on a flagpole and a bright sun flare over the roof

Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

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