23 minutes ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing

Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday

14 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco

Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

17 hours ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

17 hours ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

19 hours ago in Local

NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings

Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax

20 hours ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15

Voters can choose from 13 locations, three more than in 2024, with early voting running through Oct. 31

23 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.

24 hours ago in Sports

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.

24 hours ago in Sports

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.

24 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

24 hours ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

1 day ago in Local

Swannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains

Damaged storm drain on North Avenue renews concerns about flooding and drainage problems since Helene

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Three October events highlight survivor support as Helpmate prepares to expand emergency shelter space

1 day ago in Local

Buncombe County offers property tax help at libraries

County tax employees will visit six libraries through November to answer questions about bills, payments and deadlines

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.