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3 days ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
3 days ago in World
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.
3 days ago in Sports
NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says
The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
3 days ago in Sports
Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
3 days ago in Sports
Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays
Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2 for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world with its audacity and scale.
3 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Helicopter crews to clear Helene debris from South Toe River
Yancey County officials say the operation will help protect the river ecosystem and nearby communities
3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Officials urge Buncombe residents to avoid burning as fire risk rises
No burn ban issued, but warnings in effect for Western North Carolina
3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe County commissioners launch Helene Recovery Office
New office to oversee $14 million in storm-related projects
4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns to support Helene recovery
Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman and a Phil Lesh tribute highlight the 2025 lineup benefiting Asheville charities
4 days ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
NC Senate passes Congressional map amid cries of gerrymandering
Voting rights groups warn the plan dismantles historic Black district and tilts power sharply toward Republicans
4 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Mission Hospital placed in Immediate Jeopardy again
Advocates say chronic understaffing continues to endanger patients, Mission disputes findings, pledges cooperation
4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
No plans to relocate RAD: City clarifies results of ‘RAD 2.0’ study
Despite the findings of a ULI study, there are no plans in place to relocate the River Arts District, said Kim Miller, city communications specialist.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Juvenile sought in fatal Hendersonville shooting
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire Friday night
4 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
USPS seeks new sites for flood-damaged post offices in WNC
Marshall and Swannanoa still without local mail service more than a year after Tropical Storm Helene
4 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Shutdown could hit Asheville area dinner tables next month
USDA orders states to pause SNAP benefit processing as funding uncertainty looms; state officials brace for funding lapse
5 days ago in Sports
Red-hot Mbappé, Kane and Haaland lead Madrid, Bayern and City as Champions League returns
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City return to the Champions League with Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland enjoying red-hot starts to their seasons.
5 days ago in National
Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services
A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.
