Armed suspect fatally shot outside stolen car in uptown Charlotte, police say
A carjacking victim in uptown Charlotte was on the phone with 911 as he watched a stranger approach and fatally shoot the suspect early Saturday, […]
Biggest GOP field in nearly a decade to compete in North Carolina’s 9th district primary
The biggest Republican field in nearly a decade is set to run in North Carolina’s special 9th Congressional District, a race that will draw national […]
Powerball jackpot nears $500M. You’re more likely to be attacked by a shark than win, site says
The jackpot in this weekend’s Powerball lottery soared to nearly $500 million, after no one matched the numbers for the top prize in Wednesday’s drawing. […]
Rock Hill teen shot 2 ‘friends’ in head in gang killing, then faked help, police say
A Rock Hill teen charged with a February double murder is alleged to have shot two men in the head, then faked efforts to help […]
What happened to Bernie Sanders’ head in South Carolina?
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was seen sporting a very large bandage on his forehead in South Carolina Friday. What happened? Well, apparently the U.S. senator […]
It started with a squirrel in their attic and ended with a dog stuck inside the wall
An east Tennessee couple learned an expensive lesson this week, after hearing a yelping creature from deep within the walls of their suburban home. It’s […]
A plane vanished and didn’t land at SC airport. Now, crews search in ‘rugged terrain’
Search crews in western North Carolina are looking for a plane that went missing Thursday night. “The single-engine aircraft, which officials believe to have been […]
‘Gun Sanctuary’ movement spreads to NC as county adopts plan to thwart gun control
A sparsely populated mountain county in North Carolina has declared itself a “gun sanctuary county” and intends to defy attempts by federal or state government […]
A year after new light rail opened, can Charlotte afford $8 billion in future lines?
A year after the Blue Line extension opened, there’s an $8 billion question looming: As the city embarks on an ambitious expansion plan over the […]
Panthers owner David Tepper is helping West Charlotte High get to the state finals. Literally.
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is doing his part to help the West Charlotte High School basketball team win a state championship. Thursday afternoon, city […]
The giant college admissions scandal and its reach into NC: Answers to some common questions
Federal charges brought this week alleging that parents of underperforming students bribed or cheated to get their kids into universities across the nation have raised […]
Avengers Endgame? The Incredible Hulk sought in series of robberies in North Carolina
A town in central North Carolina is asking its citizens to be on the lookout for a serial grocery store robber who looks remarkably like […]
House school bond bill would give CMS $61M, but falls short of needs as classes shrink
North Carolina’s House called Thursday for a state referendum on a $1.9 billion school construction bond issue that earmarks $61.8 million for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The […]
Mecklenburg Republicans are jumping in the 9th District race, adding to primary field
Two well-known Mecklenburg County Republicans are formally joining the 9th District fray, adding to the primary field one day before filing closes Friday. State Sen. […]
Travel ban to NC starts uproar as NY swim team competing in NCAA must stay in Virginia
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a social media beating over a state travel ban that will force New York student athletes to stay […]
UNCC takes teacher training to a new level: Opening its own elementary school
UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education trains the teachers, principals and counselors of the future. In August, UNCC will extend its reach by opening its […]
Duke Endowment grants $24 million to Davidson College for scholarship program
The Charlotte-based Duke Endowment on Thursday announced a $24 million grant to Davidson College that will expand a scholarship program that recruits students with “exceptional […]
16-year-old Rock Hill accused killer of 2 to be extradited from NC to York County
A Rock Hill teen charged in the shooting deaths of two men in a car in February will be extradited from North Carolina and is […]
A lost dog, and a cardboard sign. Why can’t we can’t get enough of Roxy and her rescue?
Jason Gasparik didn’t jump into icy waters or run into a burning building. He simply stood on the side of a busy Charlotte intersection on […]
Pitiful alligator in Georgia swamp illustrates just how bad pollen gets in the South
A photo posted this week on Facebook of a sad looking Georgia alligator covered in pollen is illustrating just how miserable allergy season can be […]
Charlotte media collaborative to focus on city’s affordable housing crisis
Major media companies in the Charlotte area are joining forces in a collaborative aimed at finding solutions to problems facing the Charlotte region, according to […]
Chelsea’s Sarri unhappy with sorry state of Kiev pitch
Dynamo Kiev Chelsea BT Sport 3 10:55 AM UTC Leg 2Aggregate: 0 – 3 Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups […]
Woman involved in multi-car crash in uptown while taking stabbing victim to hospital
A vehicle caused a three-car wreck while taking a stabbing victim to the hospital in uptown Charlotte early Thursday morning. Police say the driver rear-ended […]
Front page of Polish paper runs piece on ‘how to spot a Jew’
The right-wing weekly was spotted at the lower house of parliament
‘The carpet was pulled from under me’: Dafydd James on fighting depression
Former Wales international Dafydd James speaks of his battle with depression since retiring from rugby in 2010 — a moment when “the carpet was pulled […]
2nd day of searching at Nigeria school building collapse
2nd day of searching at Nigeria school building collapse; unknown number of children missing
Report: Deaths from dementia have more than doubled in US
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows […]
Deaths from dementia have more than doubled in US, report says
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows […]
Kenya, Ethiopia urge IAAF not to cut Diamond League races
Kenyan athletics chiefs said on Thursday they would oppose the decision by world governing body to drop the 5,000m and 10,000m from the lucrative Diamond […]
Retailer Casino pushes for more profit growth, asset disposals
Casino vowed to boost profits and cash flow in its core French market and said it would dispose of additional assets under a 3-year strategy […]
China’s fight against smog last year may be obscuring just how bad its economy is this year
As much as China’s latest economic data indicate a slowdown in growth, a look at seasonal factors — and air pollution levels — signals the […]
The fishing town where Brexit can’t come soon enough
Fishermen in Whitby, England, are single-issue Brexit supporters. All they want is to escape the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy.
European shares hit 5-month high after no-deal Brexit rejected
European shares hit a five month high in morning trading on Thursday after the British parliament voted to reject a disorderly Brexit.
Japan bans Boeing 737 MAX planes from its airspace
Japan’s transport ministry on Thursday said it had banned flights by Boeing Co’s 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft from its airspace, the latest country […]
Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis
Two black boxes from the Boeing 737 MAX airplane that crashed in Ethiopia arrived on Thursday in Paris for expert analysis, officials said, as regulators […]
Report: Iran holds drill near key strait, tests armed drones
Report: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holding drill near strategic strait to test its fleet of armed drones
Watch hurricane-force winds hit Colorado
A ‘bomb cyclone’ equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane hit Colorado Springs with almost 100mph wind gusts.
Garuda Indonesia CEO says ‘possibility’ airline will cancel Boeing 737 MAX orders
Garuda Indonesia’s chief executive said on Thursday there is a “possibility” the airline will cancel its orders of Boeing Co’s 737 MAXs, with the final […]
Cholesterol-lowering pill ‘new option for statin users’
A new type of drug could help some people with high cholesterol.
Netflix documentary claims Madeleine McCann is still alive; top cop says, ‘we’ll find out’
A top child protection cop insists the 12-year mystery of missing Madeleine McCann will be solved.
WRAPUP 2-Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis
Two black boxes from the Boeing 737 MAX airplane that crashed in Ethiopia arrived on Thursday in Paris for expert analysis, officials said, as regulators […]
Iran says gas pipeline explosion kills at least 2
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reports a gas pipeline explosion killed at least 2
Woman breaks pi world record
Emma Haruka Iwao calculates the value of pi to 31 trillion digits.
UPDATE 2-Retailer Casino pushes for more profit growth, asset disposals
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UK’s Hammond says possible EU will insist on long Brexit delay
British finance minister Philip Hammond said the European Union might insist on a long delay to Brexit if the UK government requests an extension to […]
Garuda Indonesia CEO says “possibility” airline will cancel Boeing 737 MAX orders
Garuda Indonesia’s chief executive said on Thursday there is a “possibility” the airline will cancel its orders of Boeing Co’s 737 MAXs, with the final […]
What warmer oceans mean for the planet
Our oceans are much warmer than we previously thought, according to a new study. But what happens when the oceans get warmer, and what does […]
DUP leader urges May to hold her nerve and change Brexit deal
The head of the Northern Ireland party that props up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government said on Thursday Britain needs to “hold its nerve” […]
Boeing 737 Max 8 planes grounded after Ethiopian crash
An investigation is underway after a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft crashed Sunday in Ethiopia, killing all 157 people on board. Follow here for the […]
Sega halts game shipment after actor arrested on drug charge
Japanese entertainment company Sega has cancelled shipments of its video game “Judgment,” also known as “Judge Eyes,” after one of its actors was arrested on […]