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2 weeks ago in World

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.

2 weeks ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

2 weeks ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 12-14

Looking for weekend plans? We've got you covered. From a tattoo festival and West Asheville street fair to local theater and the Mountain State Fair, we've got your weekend guide to things to do all over Western North Carolina.

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Is Pho Real for real?

North Asheville’s new Vietnamese spot hits the mark on convenience and price -- even if the flavors don’t quite transport you

Connecticut Army National Guard members, accompanied by civilian volunteers, deliver supplies to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Burnsville, N.C. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

FEMA OKs another $12.9M for Helene recovery

Buncombe County, Hendersonville, Burnsville among recipients of latest round of federal disaster aid

A group of Marshall Relief Alliance volunteers waits for instructions during a workday in August.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Grassroots group leads Marshall’s recovery after Helene

What began as neighbors with a grill has become a long-term relief alliance

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Emergency responders testify in death of 12-week-old

Buncombe County firefighters and paramedics describe emaciated, injured condition of Asheville baby

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Jury hears opening arguments in Asheville infant death case

State says autopsy revealed 17 fractures and signs of neglect; defense claims medical issues to blame

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Costco: City accepts supermarket application for review

Anticipation has been growing for the potential construction of a Costco Wholesale supermarket in Asheville since March of this year, when meetings between Costco and city planners began. As of yesterday, an application for Costco development in Enka-Candler has officially been submitted to the city.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Never forget: 9/11 memorial services happening around WNC

In remembrance of lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, Western North Carolina communities will be holding 9/11 memorial services around the region. Find one near you in our guide.

2 weeks ago in National

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St

The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity

When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.

2 weeks ago in National

Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say

Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday. The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.

2 weeks ago in National

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year, but she defends his ability to do the job, according to an excerpt of her new book.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville in running to win grant for 10 free, family-friendly concerts

The Asheville Downtown Association has announced that Asheville is in the running to win funding for 10 free, family-friendly concerts in Pritchard Park, the "drum circle" park in downtown Asheville. The ADA is calling on the community to vote through Monday, Sept. 15.

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11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

17 hours ago in National

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

17 hours ago in National, Trending

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

3 days ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.