20 h. ago Maniac who fatally stabbed Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train could receive death penalty

Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violence against a railroad carrier and mass transportation system resulting in death on Wednesday

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24 h. ago Former world chess champion may face discipline for unproven claims about Daniel Naroditsky

Chess’ international governing body is considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death

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30 h. ago North Carolina approves new congressional map intended to add Republican seat

The state Senate approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday

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35 h. ago Mercedes driver who killed woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day after fleeing from police is jailed for 12 years

Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, 22, died in north London on Christmas Day when the car she was a passenger in was crashed into by a criminal in a Mercedes driving at 140mph.

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51 h. ago Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags

An investor group that includes Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has built up one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment and plans to press the company's leadership on ways to improve the struggling amusement park operator's business

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3 d. ago North Carolina GOP begins redrawing map to secure another House seat for Trump

Democrats need to gain just three more seats to seize control of the House

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3 d. ago American chess grandmaster and streamer Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

Naroditsky became a grandmaster in 2013No cause of death given in statement by familyDaniel Naroditsky, an American chess grandmaster and one of the game’s most popular online teachers, has died at the age of 29.The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where he was head coach, announced his death on Monday, calling him “a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community”. His family said he should be remembered “for his passion and love for the game” in a statement shared by the club. No cause of death was given. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Two dead in horror plane crash as expert opens up on number of them this year

EXCLUSIVE: An aviation expert has spoken out about why there seems to be an increase in plane crashes this year, after a cargo plane skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport

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3 d. ago Two dead after Hong Kong cargo plane skids off runway into sea

A vehicle was also dragged into the water after the aircraft skidded off the runway

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3 d. ago Hong Kong plane crash: Two dead as cargo plane skids off runway and crashes into security vehicle

Two airport security staff killed after a cargo plane skids off runway on landing, collides with their security patrol vehicle and pushes it into the sea

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3 d. ago Hong Kong plane crash: Two dead as cargo aircraft skids off runway into sea

The Emirates flight EK9788 was arriving from Dubai at about 03:50 local time when it crash landed. This is the second ever deadly incident at the current Hong Kong airport since its opening in 1998

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3 d. ago Two dead as Hong Kong cargo plane splits in half after skidding off runway and slamming into ground vehicle

All four crew members on board the plane have survived and were taken to hospital

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4 d. ago Two dead after plane runs off runway and ploughs into ground

The incident took place at around 4am local time ,with the Emirates flight EK9788 reported to have struck a ground vehicle in the process.

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4 d. ago Mystery deepens as songwriter Brett James' final actions in plane before 'spiral' crash landing are revealed

Country musician Brett James' plane launched into a 'tightening spiral' before it crashed into a field in Franklin, North Carolina, on September 18, according to a new report.

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5 d. ago Convenience store worker bought a lotto ticket on her way to break. It ended with her much richer

‘This is really going to come in handy,’ Nora Huntley of Polkton, North Carolina, said of jackpot

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7 d. ago Bill Belichick built an empire on control. But UNC is letting chaos reign | Andrew Lawrence

The NFL’s great tactician was meant to elevate North Carolina football. Instead, his rigid ways, fraying staff and tone-deafness have made the Tar Heels a cautionary taleIt used to be that there was no stronger brand in football than a “Bill Belichick-coached” outfit. For most of his nearly 50 years in the pros, the phrase connoted teams that prepared for every scenario, executed directions to perfection and met all the moments in between to secure victory time and again. But since the NFL turned its back on Belichick, who stepped down to the college ranks and took the head job at North Carolina seemingly for appearances, the Belichick-coached team slogan has become less of a mark of excellence than a bright warning label for a program run amok.The concerns at this juncture, still short of midway through Belichick’s freshman season, are overwhelming. The misleading record, the stark images of home fans deserting a blowout loss to Clemson before half-time, the dramatic talent deficit...

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8 d. ago North Carolina woman accused of using ChatGPT to research deadly drugs before trying to poison husband’s drink

Cheryl Harris Gates, 43, was arrested for attempted murder, among other charges

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9 d. ago North Carolina Republicans will redraw maps to gain extra seat in Congress

State is the latest in the US conducting mid-decade gerrymandering to favor one party before the midtermsUS politics live – latest updatesRepublican leaders in North Carolina said they will redraw their state’s congressional maps to add another Republican seat, becoming the latest in a growing list of states conducting mid-decade gerrymandering to favor one party before the 2026 midterms.Legislative leaders in the southern state said they would use an October legislative session to “block the efforts of blue state Democrats to take control of Congress from Republicans” after Donald Trump had called on state legislatures to undertake redistricting to defend their congressional majority. Continue reading...

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1 week ago What to know about the historic Black community rocked by a mass shooting on Sunday

A mass shooting killed four and injured several others on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, home to the largest Gullah community

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1 week ago North Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people

Officials say a North Carolina government initiative is eliminating over $6.5 billion in medical debt for more than 2.5 million residents

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