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5 days ago in National
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
5 days ago in National
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
6 days ago in World
Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.
6 days ago in Sports
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
6 days ago in Sports
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run
It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.
6 days ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fork & Dagger: Beer, barbecue and a riverside comeback
After nearly a year, Zillicoah reopens with classic beers, new collaborations and a food truck serving soulful Filipino barbecue
6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Another $64.2M in FEMA funding headed to Asheville, other mountain towns
Federal aid supports water stabilization, landslide prevention and utility repairs
6 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Food Lion, food banks mark Helene anniversary with free grocery event
Food Lion Feeds, MANNA and Second Harvest honor community with fresh produce and pantry staples in Fletcher on Sept. 25
6 days ago in Education, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville Butterfly Trail adds Summer Azure Station at Beaver Lake
Dedication highlights role of butterflies in sustaining local bird populations
6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe commissioners boost school funds, expand park land
Board also adopts property appraisal values, proclaims October as national Manufacturing Month
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pathologist: Infant’s death caused by injuries, malnutrition, pneumonia
Autopsy reveals injuries in various stages of healing, highlighting ongoing neglect and abuse in Asheville baby's death
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Blue Ridge blues: The musical history of the Black Mountain Blues Festival
Western North Carolina is just a week away from the 2nd annual Black Mountain Blues Festival, a celebration of storytelling, blues music and Appalachian history. In addition to blues music, the festival will spotlight the history of the tradition, which has long ties to Black Mountain.
6 days ago in Community, Housing, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville residents invited to serve on four Helene Recovery Boards
Asheville City Council has invited the community to apply for a position on four Helene Recovery Boards, panels intended to guide Asheville through the second year of recovery following Hurricane Helene. The deadline to apply for a position is Sunday, Sept. 28.
6 days ago in Education, Local
Mars Hill University President Tony Floyd to retire in 2026
Mars Hill University President Tony Floyd will retire in May 2026, concluding eight years of leadership marked by campus growth, academic expansion, and steady guidance through major challenges.
6 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Looking for leaves: WNC peak leaf color guide
Western North Carolina, known for its dynamic beauty and vibrance, welcomes the autumn season every year with an array of seasonal colors. The exact timing of foliage change varies each year, relying heavily on weather patterns and general elevation.
6 days ago in Education, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pawpaw ice cream returns to The Hop, plus Asheville GreenWorks event
The pawpaw fruit for the ice cream, which will come to The Hop on Oct. 3, comes from Milkweed Meadows Farm, a family farm located outside of Hendersonville. The farm maintains an orchard of over 100 pawpaw trees to nurture zebra swallowtails, a butterfly which relies entirely on the leaves of the tree.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert
Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.
7 days ago in Sports
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.
