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Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.

Also: A hearing into Baltimore police practices will proceed; hundreds of migrants are rescued in the Mediterranean; and former astronaut John Glenn will be buried in Arlington Cemetery today.

Also: Thousands attend an unannounced vigil in Charlottesville; Spain rescues hundreds of migrants at sea; and indictments are announced against a truck driver in the deaths of 10 migrants.

Also: More volcanic fissures develop on Hawaii's big island; Italy lurches toward fresh elections; and an interim memorial opens today in Orlando for Pulse nightclub victims and survivors.

In its fifth hearing, the select committee investigating the insurrection will outline Trump's pressure on Department of Justice officials to overturn the 2020 election in his favor.

For the first time this century, two No. 1 seeds didn't make it to NCAA women's basketball's Sweet 16. And teams who geared up with transfers are challenging historically dominant programs.

President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska's vast pipeline system and build a massive natural gas project, a top administration official said Monday.

It was six months ago that a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. That deadly event stunned the nation, led to Donald Trump's second impeachment and spurred a massive federal probe.

In addition to seeing Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, escort this year’s holiday tree through the Entrance Gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center, visitors can also take part in snowflake-themed crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and candy canes. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree, which will be harvested on Thursday, Nov. 20, is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland, N.C. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

An elite group of Charlotte’s top musicians have banded together to perform an evening of classic Progressive Rock for the benefit of Make-A-Wish Foundation. Imagine a single concert of songs by Dream Theater, ELP, Frank Zappa, Kansas, Kate Bush, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Rush, Steely Dan and more!

Make-A-Wish grants thousands of unique wishes each year for children with critical illnesses. It's truly amazing what wishes can do. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible.

🧀 Mac and Cheese Contest Judges Needed!! 🧀
Join us on June 15 from 1-3pm for our annual Mac & Cheese Contest that benefits our friends at Good Soles!
Your ticket gets you in to sample 8-9 different mac and cheese dishes and vote for our top winners who stand to win some pretty fly prizes!
HALF of all ticket sales will be donated directly to Good Soles so we need your support!!
Grab your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4bnQvmA and get ready for a cheesy spoonful of fun & philanthropy!

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.

This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging for all – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday.

Step right up! WCC presents Circus—a thrilling, music-filled celebration of all things big top (minus the elephants). Join us for a dazzling evening featuring acrobats, fortune tellers, clowns, and a commanding ringmaster! The soundtrack includes exclusive a cappella arrangements of Emeli Sandé’s Circus and Kate Miller-Heidke’s Zero Gravity (from Eurovision 2019), a drop-dead gorgeous version of Pure Imagination, and, of course, the showstopping hits from The Greatest Showman. It’s fun. It’s fearless. It’s the most musical circus in town.

Charlotte’s premier tasting experience is back, marking 5 delicious years. Tickets are on sale now!

This April, savor signature bites from Charlotte’s best locally-owned restaurants, sip on craft cocktails created by our top mixologists, and enjoy chef cooking demos, all while taking in the gorgeous skyline views of First Ward Park, the festival’s new home!

Tickets are all-inclusive.

Upgrade to VIP: VIP ticket holders receive one-hour early entry at 11 a.m., the 2026 StrEATs Cookbook presented by Piedmont Natural Gas featuring recipes from participating restaurants, and a StrEATs goody bag.

The Jan. 6 committee has been uncovering what led up to the insurrection, but lurking beneath the hearings is a sometimes unspoken reason — race and the loss of white power.

In the United States there's lots of discussion about when the coronavirus will finally become endemic the way colds are. But African scientists say that may have already happened on their continent.

NPR investigates allegations that former Los Angeles mayor and current U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti lied under oath to protect a friend and adviser from harassment claims.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his U.K. counterpart are in Kyiv after Russia received shipments of close-range ballistic missile systems from Iran.

Bernie Sanders is an improbable politician. Independent, occasionally irascible, he came from the far left and an urban background to win elections in one of the most rural states in the country.