2 weeks ago in World

Madagascar’s president, hiding in an unknown location, dissolves parliament to deepen crisis

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, deepening the political crisis in the Indian Ocean island nation after a military rebellion led him to flee the country and go into hiding.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago in Sports

No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody’s last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24

It wasn't quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams' game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a final-play score Monday night, with Chicago defeating Washington 25-24 with a 38-yard field goal by new kicker Jake Moody.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club

Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands to return downtown for fall convention

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Montford Park Players conclude fantastic 53rd season with ‘She Kills Monsters’

The Montford Park Players roll a natural 20 with "She Kills Monsters," a love letter to "Dungeons & Dragons" and the final show of their 53rd season. Read our review now.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride" and "Something's Gotta Give."

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

NC GOP to vote on new House map amid redistricting fight

Republicans plan a new map vote next week, following similar moves in Texas, Missouri and California

2 weeks ago in Sports

Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season

The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family

At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone ... even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life

Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination -- channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash

Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

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.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Interlocking nuclear drama ‘A House of Dynamite’ blows its third act – 828reviewsNOW

Kathryn Bigelow is back. The filmmaker behind war thrillers like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" and cult action flicks including "Near Dark" and "Point Break" has returned to the director's chair for "A House of Dynamite," her first movie in eight years. Read our review now.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fewer ER visits for respiratory illnesses reported in Asheville area

State data show declines in COVID-like and flu-like symptoms across Western North Carolina

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: Moore Hall’s Haunted Reputation

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Every campus has that one building. The one everyone swears is haunted, where footsteps echo after dark…