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1 day ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
2 days ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
2 days ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
3 days ago in Sports
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer
With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
3 days ago in Sports
Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.
National News
1 day ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
2 days ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
2 days ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
3 days ago in National
Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California
A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.
3 days ago in National
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he "won't negotiate" with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.
Lifestyle
9 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Putting the Y in ‘graveyard smash:’ YMCA to host Monster Mash dance
The YMCA of Western North Carolina must have been working out in the lab late one night. The Reuter Family YMCA in South Asheville will host a Monster Mash dance for the whole family this weekend.
9 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Costume contest, carnival games and more at Lake Julian Fall-O-Ween
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will host a Halloween-themed festival this weekend in Arden. The event, Fall-O-Ween, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Julian Park.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
LEAF Global Arts Festival returns for 30th year with call to action
The LEAF Global Arts Festival, one of Western North Carolina's most beloved arts festivals returns this weekend for its 30th year, but this year could be its last.
13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 17-19
Looking for things to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend, from haunted houses to community theatre and magical markets.
16 hours ago in Community, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Haunts, hayrides & fun: Your guide to Asheville’s spooky season
From haunted trolleys and ghost tours to family-friendly festivals and fall farm fun, WNC is alive with Halloween spirit
Trending
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
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9 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Putting the Y in ‘graveyard smash:’ YMCA to host Monster Mash dance
The YMCA of Western North Carolina must have been working out in the lab late one night. The Reuter Family YMCA in South Asheville will host a Monster Mash dance for the whole family this weekend.
9 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Costume contest, carnival games and more at Lake Julian Fall-O-Ween
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will host a Halloween-themed festival this weekend in Arden. The event, Fall-O-Ween, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Julian Park.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
LEAF Global Arts Festival returns for 30th year with call to action
The LEAF Global Arts Festival, one of Western North Carolina's most beloved arts festivals returns this weekend for its 30th year, but this year could be its last.
12 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
Marshall named key site in state’s flood recovery effort
New floodplain restoration project aims to safeguard homes and businesses hit by Helene
13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
2 students hit by vehicle at Buncombe County bus stop
Driver returned to scene after brief departure; both students hospitalized with minor injuries, officials say
Entertainment
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
LEAF Global Arts Festival returns for 30th year with call to action
The LEAF Global Arts Festival, one of Western North Carolina's most beloved arts festivals returns this weekend for its 30th year, but this year could be its last.
13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 17-19
Looking for things to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend, from haunted houses to community theatre and magical markets.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Sublime Theater shines with ‘Nightlight’ after muddled ’55 Mount Lee Drive’
The Sublime Theater & Press, a local theater company, is currently producing the world premiere of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Travis Lowe, through Oct. 18 at the BeBe Theatre in downtown Asheville. Read our review now.
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Features
2 weeks ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.