UNC Charlotte officially achieved Research 1, or R1, status this week, after doubling its research spending over the last decade. The honor, which East Carolina University also earned this week, ...

President Hans took this action as a matter of good governance,” a UNC System spokesperson said of the action.

Last of the rain moves out this morning with a breezy, but warmer afternoon as highs top out in the low 60s. Heavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of ...

After an involved process and various reports, Bill Belichick is officially the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Belichick, who will turn 73 in the spring, is back to ...

this is my symbol,” tweeted the Israeli artist Nemo Shiff alongside several renditions of Damari’s hand. “For me, it symbolizes survival and bravery against all odds.” Some — including ...

Elon Musk faced backlash after a gesture during a Capitol One Arena speech was misinterpreted as a Nazi salute, sparking debate on social media. Critics accused him of promoting far-right ...

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Through 20 games, UNC basketball has matched its loss total from last season. The unranked Tar Heels are treading water after a 67-66 loss at Wake Forest on Tuesday night. There were two ...

Soon after pictures taken of Emily with her loved ones showed her waving her hand in the "rock on" gesture that has become a symbol of solidarity for many Israelis. Some have even had it tattooed ...

At his father’s second inauguration, Donald Trump’s second son was seen making a hand symbol that appeared to be an upside-down pyramid. In a viral clip, Eric is seemingly told something by his wife ...