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The hackers have been going after U.S. facilities that utilize an Israeli-made computer system, which is predominately used in water and wastewater systems.

Record low natural gas prices and a warm winter have the coal industry suffering through a tough year. But in India, there is a huge demand for coal. The governor of Kentucky has announced a $7 billion deal that ships coal from Kentucky and West Virginia to India for the next 25 years.

Police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man in north Charlotette in January. CMPD said officers arrested Furquan Thompson, 19, on Tuesday…

"Video Games" is a flirtatious anthem that tempts us to leave the virtual and enter reality for a steamy encounter.

A Kentucky court released fifteen hours of grand jury proceedings in the Breonna Taylor case. Louisville police officers weren't charged in her death after those proceedings.

There were some big games Friday night, including Kentucky vs. Louisville. NPR's Tom Goldman talks March Madness with NPR's Scott Simon.

Patrick Mahomes threw the game-winning pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. in overtime to lead the Kansas City Chiefs past the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22. It is Kansas City's third championship in five years.

After Senate Republicans blocked plans for an outside commission to investigate the Capitol attack, the House voted to create a special panel for a new investigation. It was a largely partisan vote.

Republicans in Congress have dropped their attempts to repeal the health law for now. But Obamacare supporters say the Trump administration is still undercutting the law in ways that could damage it.

The Trump administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.

Reitman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His movies often blended elements of comedy, horror and drama — a mix that was tricky to perfect.

Cialis, Celebrex, Ambien, Symbicort — such fanciful and evocative names! Who comes up with these? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Gary Martin, president of a pharmaceutical naming agency.

The veteran R&B scholar turns NPR's modest venue into "the big, nasty Desk" in his performance.

As NPR Music shared, “2020 was a year defined by the sounds of rage, resolve, mourning and solidarity.” That includes the sound of Grammy-nominated North Carolina trio The HamilTones (Tony Lelo, J. Vito and 2E), who released the incredibly profound record “1964” and shared joyful splendor through “A HamilTones Christmas.” After gracing the world’s stages (both physical and virtual), the acoustic R&B group sits down to share some harmonious memories and hopes for Charlotte in the new year.

On the next Charlotte Talks, what most newcomers must experience soon after their arrival: the DMV. Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss that and other rules of the road.

For over fifty years, since the US Supreme Court upheld desegregation in a Charlotte-based case against the Board of Education in 1971, the issue of desegregation—and resegregation—has been important to our city.
In the 7th Annual “Talking Policy in the Queen City" a panel organized by UNC Charlotte’s Public Policy Ph.D. program will share expertise and insights gained from academia, research, and firsthand experience in the Charlotte community. Each panelist on “Generations of Change: School Desegregation and Resegregation” will bring a unique perspective, contributing to a comprehensive dialogue that aims to deepen our understanding of complex issues. The Public Policy Ph.D. Program, which has operated for over 20 years, also presents a research poster presentation session to highlight the work of its doctoral students with a light reception. Moderating this panel will be Daisy Walker, Ph.D., Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte┃publicpolicy.charlotte.edu

April 2 at 7 p.m.; Reception at 6 p.m.; The Dubois Center
Learn More: https://publicpolicy.charlotte.edu/tp/

Law enforcement has been on alert for outbursts of gun violence over the weekend and holiday, but early statistics from big cities suggest the overall murder rate may finally be going down.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports the $1 coin depicts Septima Poinsette Clark marching with three Black students carrying books and an American flag, “representing that education and literacy among oppressed people is necessary for empowerment and enjoyment of civil rights."

Michael Bise collected the paper playlists for the music his Gap store played in the '90s. Now he's on a mission to hunt down a generation's worth of playlists.

The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, giving the Democratic House impeachment managers and Trump's defense team two weeks to file briefs and finalize their legal preparations.