Heavy rain expected overnight into the early morning commute
Grab the jacket tonight because the chill is settling in. Clouds and lingering moisture will keep things cool and damp, with overnight temperatures dropping into the upper 50s.
Kim Coon
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Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
A judge has heard arguments but did not rule from the bench in a case on President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds. Wednesday's hearing marked the latest development in an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.
CMPD requests release of body worn camera footage after officer-involved shooting death
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has formally filed a petition for the release of the body camera footage from the incident and the suspect has been identified.
Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or at least its people.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
An attorney for former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown says he plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final.
FBI investigates hackers' claim to have stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website
The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website. The bureau said in a statement Wednesday that it was aware of the claims, but didn't know the “point of breach.”
Gastonia Police asking for help identifying armed break in suspects
The Gastonia Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection with breaking into several vehicles.
Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced in Manhattan to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning.
Charlotte City Council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo vote in favor of toll lanes project, promising $300 million investment from NCDOT
The project appears to be moving forward again, with council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo flipping their votes to now support tolls.
CMS board votes to fire Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill has been fired from the district for convenience. The board added an agenda item to discuss Dr. Hill’s resignation just minutes before the meeting.
