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April 28, 2026

Pay Z: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani still earning rap music royalties, tax filings show

April 27, 2026

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, tax filings show. But the 34-year-old Democrat’s meteoric rise as a celebrity politician has […]

North Korea again tests cluster munitions

April 27, 2026

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said last week it test-launched ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads in the second such test this month, likely underscoring its push to expand its capabilities to penetrate U.S. […]

The Word: The first Christians

April 26, 2026

“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 The lives of the converts were so different from their unbelieving neighbors, that they were called Christians. It is supposed that the name was […]

Media outlets sue over withheld UNC-CH report

April 26, 2026

RALEIGH — A group of North Carolina media outlets is suing over a report being withheld by UNC Chapel Hill involving its School of Civic Life and Leadership. The lawsuit concerns a 400-page, $1.2 million […]

ELDER: The implosion of Eric Swalwell: What was he thinking?

April 26, 2026

Despite a combined income with his wife of over $400,000, he is deeply in debt. When then-Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced his candidacy for governor of California, I was beyond surprised. Rumors of sexual misconduct, including allegations [...]
Hurricanes regain composure, finish off Senators to complete series sweep

April 25, 2026

KANATA, Ontario — A second period hit that knocked Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin out of Game 4 between the Hurricanes and Senators set off a maelstrom of scrums and penalties that temporarily derailed Carolina’s quest [...]
The bard died there in 1616 at the age of 52.
New discovery solves Shakespeare’s London house location mystery

April 25, 2026

LONDON — Fans of William Shakespeare know that the great playwright came from Stratford-upon-Avon, the riverside English town where tourists still throng to see his childhood home. But he made his name in London — [...]
The pontiff might consider that Trump first talked of attacking Iran when the regime was in the midst of slaughtering thousands of protesters in the streets
LOWRY: Trump vs. the pope

April 25, 2026

As far as showdowns between popes and secular leaders go, President Donald Trump versus Pope Leo hardly rates. Pope Leo hasn’t forced Trump to come see him and stand for three days in the snow [...]
Ninety-seven percent of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are affected
Record US drought sparks worry about fires, water supply, food prices

April 25, 2026

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. [...]

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang, Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

April 26, 2026 Comments Off

NEW YORK — Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and […]

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents’ dinner

April 26, 2026 Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret […]

Mecklenburg Democrat switches to unaffiliated following primary ouster

April 26, 2026 Comments Off

RALEIGH — Mecklenburg County state Rep. Carla Cunningham has dropped her Democratic affiliation and is now registered as unaffiliated, as first reported by WBT Radio’s Brett Jensen. The change comes after Cunningham lost in her […]

Category 5: Hurricanes prepare for Game 3 in Ottawa

April 23, 2026

KANATA, Ontario — The Hurricanes will aim to win their third straight game and push the Senators to the brink of elimination when the teams meet for Game 3 of their first round series Thursday […]

Concepcion may lead NC in draft

April 23, 2026

The NFL Draft heads to Pittsburgh this week. There’s a chance that a familiar face to college football fans in North Carolina will be arriving at his new home. KC Concepcion is expected to be […]

Wide open draft for Panthers

April 23, 2026

The Carolina Panthers were aggressive in meeting their most pressing roster needs during NFL free agency. Now, that creates a problem for mock draft afficionados. No one has a good idea what the Panthers might […]

Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina

April 21, 2026

CHARLOTTE — Even without hosting a single match, North Carolina will play a visible role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Three European men’s national teams — Germany, Norway and Scotland — have […]

Banana Ball brings party to Chapel Hill

April 21, 2026

CHAPEL HILL – Bill Belichick heard home-crowd cheers in front of a crowd of about 50,000 spectators at Kenan Stadium. All it took was the UNC football coach joining the Savannah Bananas’ coaching staff for […]

NC State, Gainey have work to do in first portal window

April 21, 2026

The NC State Wolfpack have moved quickly to build out the staff for its men’s basketball program following the sudden departure of former head coach Will Wade. After hiring Justin Gainey as the new head […]

The stream: Charlize Theron, ‘Marty Supreme,’ Kehlani, Kate Hudson, Lainey Wilson

April 24, 2026

Timothée Chalamet starring as a ping-pong master in “Marty Supreme” and a Netflix comedy competition show hosted by Kevin Hart are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near […]

This week in history: April 23 to April 29

April 23, 2026

April 23 1635: The Boston Latin School, the first public school in what would become the United States, was established. 1898: Spain declared war on the United States; the U.S. responded in kind two days […]

Famous birthdays this week: April 23 to April 29

April 23, 2026

These celebrities have birthdays this week: April 23 Actor Lee Majors is 87. Actor Blair Brown is 80. Actor Joyce DeWitt is 77. Filmmaker-author Michael Moore is 72. Actor Judy Davis is 71. Actor Valerie […]

Bluegrass festival in Stanly County evolves, maintains tradition

April 21, 2026

OAKBORO — Rooted in authenticity, much like the genre itself, the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival — as large and respected as it has become — carries the feel of an earlier era, shaped by the […]

The Word: Living sacrifices

April 19, 2026

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 The godly life is not one […]

PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK— A coalition of publishers and literary agencies are teaming with PEN America on an initiative meant to counter a growing trend of harassment against members of the literary community. PEN America, the century-old […]

ELLIS: Congress should decide birthright citizenship, not SCOTUS

April 24, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could redefine one of the most consequential questions in American law: Who is entitled to citizenship under the 14th Amendment? The focus, predictably, has been […]

MATTHEWS: The courage of ordinary men

April 23, 2026

Fortunately, it’s fairly common these days to read stories of heroism about ordinary people who were just going about their day when something happened that prompted them to step in, take action and ultimately save […]

HILL: What is on the other side of any problem political parties promise to fix?

April 23, 2026

Max Weber was a German economist and sociologist who described politics in 1919 as “the strong and slow boring of hard boards.” Many times, the boards are very, very hard. Changing the minds and predilections […]

JOECKS: How to reverse societal decline

April 18, 2026

Retail stores locking up items is the symptom of a much larger problem. I recently went to Walmart and had ibuprofen on my shopping list. I went to the medicine section and — groan — […]

HARSANYI: Argentina is booming — capitalism remains undefeated

April 18, 2026

In 2023, more than 100 leading economists from around the world, including progressive darling Thomas Piketty, signed a letter warning that “far-right” Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei’s policies, which were “rooted in laissez-faire economics,” would […]

ELDER: Trump is denounced — even by some Republicans — over the ‘war of choice’

April 17, 2026

About the war against Iran, most polls find it especially unpopular among Democrats, independents and even some Republicans who feel double-crossed because President Donald Trump campaigned against “endless wars” and promised not to start a […]

The bard died there in 1616 at the age of 52.

The pontiff might consider that Trump first talked of attacking Iran when the regime was in the midst of slaughtering thousands of protesters in the streets

Ninety-seven percent of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are affected

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