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2 hours ago in National
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
2 hours ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
2 hours ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
2 hours ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility
Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff
3 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Community, Education, Home Building & Remodeling Expert, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local high school students showcase trade skills in first annual “Pawrade of Homes”
Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.
4 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department
Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville's Water Resources Department.
4 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue
20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say
9 hours ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
9 hours ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
10 hours ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
10 hours ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
10 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Weaverville
Right lane shut down at New Stock Road exit
11 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville nonprofit helps people rebuild after incarceration
Operation Gateway focuses on peer support, health care access, trainings and social determinant of health resource navigation for returning residents in Western North Carolina
11 hours ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
People at Work: From corporate retail to community pet shop
Brynn Berryman says working at Tailgait Market lets her connect with customers -- and their dogs -- every day