Melissa McCarthy ‘begged’ for chance to play Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid’
'The Little Mermaid' actress Melissa McCarthy has admitted she "begged" for a chance to prove herself and earn the role of Ursula in the film.
2023-05-21 19:15
1,200-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of South Carolina
A 12-foot great white shark was spotted off the coast of South Carolina this week, about a year after it was detected near the New Jersey shore.
2023-05-21 18:21
Biden asks aides to arrange call with McCarthy as debt ceiling talks appear stalled
President Joe Biden has asked to speak with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once his meetings conclude in Japan, in hopes of helping to put negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling -- which have appeared mostly stalled since Friday -- back on track.
2023-05-21 17:57
An engaged North Carolina couple is planning their dream wedding after fiancé wins $150,000 lottery prize
One couple's dream wedding will become reality after a North Carolina man won the first top prize of $150,000 in a newly launched scratch-off game -- the first time the top prize had been claimed since the game launched earlier this month.
2023-05-21 13:25
Ump show: Cardinals gifted victory with awful call against Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday after an awful strike-three call on outfielder Mookie Betts.Dread it, run from it, "The Ump Show" still arrives. There have been some questionable calls from MLB umpires in recent days and weeks. Sure enough, that cont...
2023-05-21 11:21
Christian McCaffrey clarifies, didn’t mean to shade Panthers when he shaded Panthers
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is walking back an earlier comment he made about his ex-team -- probably for the good karma.San Francisco 49ers' Christian McCaffrey appears to be enjoying life on his new team, but he doesn't want to seemtoohappy about it.The star running bac...
2023-05-21 02:19
Panthers vs. Hurricanes prediction and odds for Eastern Conference Finals Game 2
It took four overtimes, but the Florida Panthers outlasted the Carolina Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night.https://twitter.com/DaBeautyLeague/status/1659541398863872000Now, the two teams have to turn around and play Game 2 on Saturday, and it’s almost...
2023-05-20 22:28
'Reap the whirlwind': Biden and North Carolina Democrats see 2024 edge in GOP abortion ban
North Carolina Republicans jumped out on a limb this week when they passed a controversial new abortion ban. Democrats are now rushing to saw it off.
2023-05-20 19:59
This little-known rule shapes parking in America. Cities are reversing it
Approximately 2 billion parking spots cover this country, enough to pave over the entire state of Connecticut. Cities are cracking down.
2023-05-20 17:17
A dozen critically endangered red wolf pups were born at the North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo has welcomed three litters of red wolf pups, bringing in a dozen new members of the world's most endangered wolf species.
2023-05-20 15:28
Takeaways as Panthers outlast Hurricanes in thrilling 4OT series opener
Matthew Tkachuk scored with 13 seconds left in the fourth overtime as the Panthers defeated the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Series openers are supposed to set the tone for what should become survival of the fittest as this seven-game war rages on.But the Florida Pan...
2023-05-20 08:19
Nebraska legislature passes bill to restrict abortions at 12 weeks, gender-affirming care for those under 19
A Nebraska bill combining a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks and restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender Nebraskans under 19 is poised to become law after the state's unicameral legislature voted for its passage Friday.
2023-05-20 05:53