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Charlotte MLS Plans May Be In Jeopardy

Local leaders are calling the plan to pay for a new stadium "too rushed."

Bush Ready To Leave Intensive Care; Wife Barbara Goes Home

Former President George H.W. Bush is still suffering from pneumonia, but is well enough to leave the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital, doctors said Monday. His wife, Barbara, has been discharged from the same facility after completing treatment for bronchitis.

CMPD: Bicyclist Hit And Killed In Southeast Charlotte May Have Been Under The Influence

Police are investigating after a pedestrian on a bicycle was hit and killed on Monroe Road near Shade Valley Road in southeast Charlotte.

South Dakota Museum Awarded Ownership of Presley Guitar

A federal judge ruled Monday that a South Dakota museum is the legal owner of a guitar played by Elvis Presley.

Former Congressman Mike Pompeo Sworn In As CIA Director

Mike Pompeo was sworn in Monday night as director of the CIA at a crucial time for U.S. national security as intelligence — traditionally a nonpartisan issue — has been thrust into the political arena.

Worker Charged After Allegedly Exposing Himself At Charlotte Douglas

A contract employee at Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been charged with indecent exposure while on the job.

'SNL' Writer Suspended For Tweet About Barron Trump

A "Saturday Night Live" writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump's 10-year-old youngest son, Barron.

NASCAR Overhauls Race and Playoff Format

NASCAR is dramatically changing its format for the upcoming season, cutting every race into stages that reward points in hopes of make every lap matter.

Two Arrested After Breaking Into A Handicapped Man's Home, Holding Him At Gunpoint

Two suspects have been arrested, one charged, after police say they broke into a handicapped man's home and held the owner at gunpoint.

Gastonia Man Gets 25 Years For Drug Conspiracy

Alex McCoy, 32, will spend the next 25 years in prison on multiple charges including felony drug conspiracy.

Repair Work Closes Part Of Providence Road In South Charlotte Beginning This Afternoon

Officials with the NC Department of Transportation and Piedmont Natural Gas say one lane of Providence Road will be closed this afternoon for repairs.

Police Search for Wanted Criminal, Santario Tehron

Santario Tehron Boyd is Wanted For Common Law Robbery, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Goodwill to Sell Furniture and Photographs Donated by Carolina Panthers

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will sell furniture and framed photography donated by the Carolina Panthers, many of which have been housed in Bank of America Stadium since the NFL team's inception.

Charlotte Pastor, Wife Expecting Twins After Losing Sons In Crash

A Charlotte couple who lost their two sons in a wreck in 2015 has announced they are expecting twins.

Former North Carolina GOP Rep. Ruth Samuelson Dies at 57

A former Republican leader in the North Carolina House has died seven months after announcing she had ovarian cancer.

Barbara Bush Discharged from Houston Hospital

Former first lady Barbara Bush was discharged from a hospital Monday while former President George H.W. Bush is expected to be moved from the hospital's intensive care unit soon.

Sprint is Buying a 33 Percent Stake in Tidal

Sprint is buying a 33 percent stake of the Tidal, the music streaming service owned by artists like Jay-Z, Madonna and Kanye West.

Trump Summons Business Leaders, Lawmakers to White House

Opening his first official week in office, President Donald Trump warned business leaders Monday that he would impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the United States, while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically.

#Trending: See How the Super Bowl-Bound Falcons & Patriots Celebrated Their Wins!

The Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots are officially heading to the Super Bowl this year! Lots of talk on social media surrounding the big Sunday games.

#Trending: Greg Olsen a Finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award & 13-Year-Old Delivers Inspiring National Anthem!

Greg Olsen is one of three finalists for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award and Sparsh Shah, a 13-year-old with brittle bone disease, sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden!