Mysterious eels travel thousands of miles. A NC scientist wants to uncover their secrets.
American eels are slimy, sinuous creatures that slither their slender, scaled bodies through water both fresh and salty. But not much is known about this […]
San Bernardino County would change how it treats gay, bisexual and transgender inmates in proposed lawsuit settlement
In 2013, Veronica Pratt, a transgender woman, was arrested and booked into the Alternative Lifestyle Tank at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. […]
Man killed in East Side shooting marks 67th homicide this year
Patrick Cooley @PatrickACooley Wednesday Aug 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM Aug 15, 2018 at 7:46 PM Columbus police on Wednesday released the name of a man killed in a shooting outside an East Side apartment […]
Lawsuit accuses late St. Charles teacher of sexually abusing student in early 2000s
The principal of St. Charles Preparatory School sent an email to parents of current students last month informing them that a former teacher from more than […]
LOS ANGELES | Paul Walker’s brothers open to ‘Fast’ franchise return
LOS ANGELES— Nearly five years after Paul Walker’s death, his brothers say they’re open to playing his character again in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. […]
First came the proclamations against Trump’s offshore drilling plan. Now comes the legislation
When the Trump administration proposed opening California waters to drilling on an unprecedented scale, state leaders said they would do whatever it takes to keep […]
Man charged after 60 guns stolen from store
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Kansas City, Kansas man is charged in a gun store burglary where thieves stole more than 60 firearms. Keyon D. Johnson, 21, […]
AUSTIN, Texas | FCC shuts down Alex Jones’ pirate flagship radio station
AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Communications Commission has shut down a pirate radio station that served as the flagship outlet for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. […]
Progress slow for USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal
BOSTON — Simone Biles is not here to save gymnastics. Or at least USA Gymnastics. The reigning Olympic champion understands how bumpy of a ride […]
Franklin County exempt from state patrol's switch of OVI-testing machines
A controversial alcohol breath-testing machine that has faced legal challenges will become the standard for State Highway Patrol troopers — just not in Franklin County. […]
MLB NOTES: Brewers RHP Nelson unlikely to return this season
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers are casting doubt on Jimmy Nelson’s chances of returning this season. Nelson had shoulder surgery last September after he got […]
Parents wanted these NC schools to keep spanking their kids. But it’s stopping anyway.
Last year, two of North Carolina’s counties allowed schools to use corporal punishment — physical pain as a disciplinary measure — on students. As of […]
Popular Charlotte TV show chef calls it quits after 11-year run. He has other plans
Charlotte TV chef Troy Gagliardo has ended his popular “Troy’s Everyday Eats” show after 11 years on “WCCB News Rising.” “Life has become super busy […]
Lightning is a real threat in NC. Separate facts from myths and learn how to stay safe.
Lightning is beautiful to watch, but it’s nothing to play around with. Each year, there are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the U.S., […]
New medical center with emergency department opening in Perry County
SOMERSET — Medically underserved Perry County is about to get a new medical center that includes an emergency department and outpatient care. A ribbon cutting was […]
LOS ANGELES | Suspect says smashing Trump’s star was ‘right and just act’
LOS ANGELES— The man accused of smashing President Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame called it a “rightful and just act.” Austin […]
NEW YORK | New McCartney love song takes direct, ‘raunchy’ approach
NEW YORK — The man who co-wrote “I Want to Hold Your Hand” more than a half century ago is speaking more directly these days. […]
Mother, boyfriend charged after 2-year-old found unresponsive
The mother of a 2-year-old boy and her boyfriend have both been charged after the child was found unresponsive in a Whitehall apartment Tuesday afternoon. […]
SPORTS BRIEFS: Djokovic, US Open champ Stephens win in Cincinnati
MASON, Ohio — Novak Djokovic completed his comeback from elbow surgery by winning Wimbledon for the fourth time. He’s inching closer to one of the […]
Facing criticism over lead in water, CMS defends months-long delay in posting results
Superintendent Clayton Wilcox on Wednesday defended his district’s decision not to immediately notify parents when a consultant found high levels of lead in school drinking […]
TEMPE, Ariz. | Van Damme’s son pleads guilty in Arizona knife incident
TEMPE, Ariz. — A son of actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for holding his roommate at knifepoint at their apartment […]
Another CMPD officer parked in a handicapped spot. This is unacceptable, chief says
Another Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was photographed parking their patrol car in a handicapped spot — the second in less than a week. This time, an […]
Clayton Wilcox, CMS superintendent, talks about testing water
Armadillos apparently part of SC sea life on Edisto Island “We may find armadillo fossils on our tours, but NEVER have we seen armadillos catching […]
After McNair death, Maryland focuses on safety at practice
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland interim coach Matt Canada has taken steps to ensure that the Terrapins are poised to deal with the heat of […]
Want to bow hunt in the city? Attend an orientation
The city will host three orientation and registration sessions for anyone interested in archery hunting for deer and turkey on designated areas within Columbia’s boundaries. […]
Don’t let your dog eat wild mushrooms. They could make your pet very sick — or worse.
With all the rain this summer, an astonishing number of mushrooms have been popping up all over lawns. And ever-curious dogs are eager to check […]
NCAA NOTES: UConn greats expect program to climb back to elite status
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Don’t tell Jim Calhoun or his former players that UConn is no longer an elite basketball program. Yes, the Huskies have missed […]
Dropping I-77 toll lanes not an option, DOT secretary says. But he wants big changes.
The much-maligned toll lanes on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte could be made more driver-friendly, N.C. Secretary of Transportation Jim Trogdon said Wednesday, but he […]
Prominent Charlotte eye doctor says his practice owes millions, has $83 in checking
Jonathan Christenbury’s 30-year-old medical practice, which helped introduce Lasik eye surgery to Charlotte, had $83.27 in its checking account on Tuesday, new court documents show. […]
LOS ANGELES | Diversity-focused academy program boosts Hollywood dreamers
LOS ANGELES — The diversity crisis in Hollywood may rage on, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues to try to open […]
Here’s how a tiny school will try to reduce classroom chaos for thousands of CMS kids
When school starts Aug. 27, 54 middle school students will report to a tiny new school in Matthews. Last year they were sent to Turning […]
Ocean explorers find lost WWII shipwreck that ‘entombed’ 70 US sailors as they slept
A NOAA-backed expedition scouring the floor of the Bering Sea has discovered a long lost World War II shipwreck where 70 U.S. sailors were instantly […]
WASHINGTON | Black Americans aren’t buying Omarosa’s turn against Trump
WASHINGTON — For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as a sellout for […]
NEW YORK | Correction: People-Aretha Franklin story
NEW YORK — In a story Aug. 14 about Stevie Wonder and Rev. Jesse Jackson visiting Aretha Franklin at her home, The Associated Press reported […]
Man shot after breaking into ex-girlfriend's Whitehall home
Patrick Cooley @PatrickACooley Wednesday Aug 15, 2018 at 9:51 AM Aug 15, 2018 at 9:51 AM A man is in critical condition after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house in Whitehall and was shot early […]
A caller reported seeing a person in distress in Lake Norman. Then police found a body.
A person’s body was found during a search on Lake Norman that began when someone reported seeing a person in distress in the water Tuesday […]
American Airlines jet has emergency landing in CLT after possible engine problem
An American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Chicago had to return to the airport shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning after experiencing engine problems. Charlotte’s airport […]
NEW YORK | Aerosmith to launch residency in Las Vegas next year
NEW YORK — Aerosmith is the latest act to head to Las Vegas to launch a residency. The rock band announced Wednesday that “Aerosmith: Deuces […]
DETROIT | Vigil held at Detroit church for Aretha Franklin
DETROIT — People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. The special vigil at New Bethel […]
Yosemite reopens to a surreal scene of smoke, tourists and flames in the distance
As Rob Walker drove into Yosemite, he briefly reconsidered the camping trip he was about to take with a small group of friends and family. […]
LAPD chief proposes a ‘radical solution’: Eliminate old bench warrants for homeless people
The Los Angeles Police Department is considering a plan that would allow thousands of homeless people to eliminate old bench warrants as part of a […]
More than 600 birds removed from North Side home
More than 600 birds are being evaluated and cared for by Columbus Humane after being removed Tuesday from a Clintonville home. Columbus Humane CEO Rachel […]
Donated backpacks free young minds to learn, fundraisers say
It was heartwarming enough to see the stacks of plastic totes loaded with donated school supplies filling her office from floor to ceiling. But as […]
Here’s how California became the most secretive state on police misconduct
In the 1970s, Los Angeles police officers were furious that past complaints against them increasingly were making their way into court cases. So LAPD officials […]
Suspect arrested in shooting of NC deputy late Tuesday along highway
A man accused of shooting a deputy in Cleveland County late Tuesday night was arrested in Harrisburg early Wednesday morning. The deputy was shot along […]
From the Archives: The night The Times printed the Herald Examiner
A power outage hits the southern part of downtown Los Angeles forcing the Herald Examiner and La Opinion newspapers to be printed at the Los […]
NEW YORK | Defiant as Trump rages, Omarosa says she won’t be silenced
NEW YORK — Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman declared that she “will not be silenced” by President Donald Trump, remaining defiant as her […]
NYACK, N.Y. | Actor Liev Schreiber denies hitting photographer
NYACK, N.Y. — Actor Liev Schreiber on Tuesday denied allegations that he attacked a local photographer while he was in suburban New York filming the […]
On a first-day district tour, new L.A. schools chief signals his style and intent
On the first day of school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, recently hired Supt. Austin Beutner climbed a firetruck, served out farro salad […]