Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith and went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, died unexpectedly Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced.
Netanyahu cuts short US visit, massive Israeli strike on Hezbollah headquarters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader is cutting short a visit to the U.S. and returning home.
Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who has also played with Pearl Jam, has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge.
New York City mayor pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts in a case that has roiled the nation’s biggest city after months of investigations, searches and subpoenas.
Former Pennsylvania hospital workers accused of sharing inappropriate images of patients

Police say the photos were taken without patients’ permission and then later shared in a group text with two other workers.
Man accused in California courthouse bombing intended to kill deputies and a judge, complaint says

A man is accused of setting off an explosive device in a California courthouse, injuring at least five people and causing “significant and noticeable damage,” according to a criminal complaint.
Helene aftermath in Georgia: What we know about deaths, damage and more

Helene brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall and tornado warnings to Georgia Thursday and Friday, after making landfall as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend area.
Acting legend Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey,' dead at 89

Maggie Smith, a two-time Oscar winner, who won new fans in the 21st century in the Harry Potter films and “Downton Abbey,” has died.
Giants' Malik Nabers, Cowboys' Micah Parsons injured in Thursday night game

Two of the NFL’s young stars were injured Thursday night when Giants receiver Malik Nabers sustained a concussion and Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons an ankle injury.
Pictures, videos show Helene's destruction in Georgia

Hurricane Helene, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, tore through Georgia early Friday morning, bringing deadly impacts across the state.