Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at news briefing with Mexico's President
Wearing Mexico’s soccer jersey, Merlin waddled into a news conference ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum and quickly became a star.
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Man rescued after car goes into public pool
A lifeguard in Connecticut is being called a hero after rescuing a man from a pool.
Woman dies after being hit by her own vehicle in Lancaster County
A 63-year-old woman died after being hit by her own car.
Woman without hand gets traffic stop charges dropped
A Florida woman is no longer facing a distracting driving ticket after a traffic stop that went viral online very quickly.
Firefighters rescue dumpster-diving Raccoon
Firefighters rescued a dumpster-diving raccoon who appeared to get himself stuck.
Construction worker finds possible human remains in Rock Hill crawlspace
Phillip Shipp says behind several old doors stacked against the wall was where he found a human skull. He admits at first he thought it was a Halloween prop but, quickly he figured out it was the real thing.
Civil War-era explosive found in Albemarle
Albemarle Police say a homeowner found what appears to be a Civil War-era explosive device in Long Creek.
Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says the public can draw its own conclusions
The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on “unidentified anomalous phenomena” like an object that a drone pilot says shone a bright light in the sky and then vanished.
Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.” He says the files will be coming “very soon” after he directed the Pentagon to share documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. That directive came even with the Pentagon already years into a process to declassify materials related to UFOs.
Tiny North Carolina town honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but a gentle giant on the movie screen, is being honored with a roadside marker in his beloved adopted small town in North Carolina.
Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Nestlé says thieves have stolen a huge shipment of KitKat bars from a truck heading from Italy to Poland.
Teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates
Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create fake nude photos of their classmates have been put on probation.
Wendy’s looking for a ‘Chief Tasting Officer’
A popular fast food chain wants to pay you six figures just to eat.
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases
Iran has launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The Islamic Republic warned that the U.S. would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship. Israel and the U.S. hammered Iran for a sixth day.
Couple finds loaded handgun inside an Uptown Charlotte hotel room
On a cross country trip from New York to Miami, Ruth Haephrati and her husband made a stop here in Charlotte. Staying at the Hyatt in Uptown. Minutes into their stay it became a vacation they won't soon forget.
Deputies: Man shoots himself to avoid going to court in Rowan County
Deputies say a man shot himself in Rowan County in an attempt to avoid his court hearing and a possible prison sentence.
The Edge: Influencer's questionable hotel hack
An influencer's travel hack has travelers everywhere spitting out their coffee. TikToker Tara Woodcox sparked outrage after suggesting travelers wash their underwear in a hotel room coffee maker.
Monroe 12-year-old misses bus, drives SUV to school
A 12-year-old Monroe student was pulled over by police Wednesday morning after driving a family SUV to school when he missed the bus.
Video captures person getting a tattoo inside of Gastonia Wendy's
Shelby Mcswain took the video. She tells WCCB she and her parents drove by the fast food restaurant, couldn't believe what they were seeing, so they turned back around for a second look.
The Edge: 12-year-old quits school to play Fortnite full time
In an interview, Tarou's parents said that he began playing video games at the age of three, and was capable of defeating professional players by the second year of primary school. Tarou said his decision was driven by his ambition to compete in the Fortnite World Cup.
"Walk For Peace" monks draws large crowd in Concord
Day 3 in North Carolina ended in Concord for America's favorite monks. Before they resting for the night, the monks spread their message of peace.
The Edge: "Urine" big trouble now- accused shoplifter drops trou in the grocery store
A woman is a facing a host of charges after video shows her urinating in a South Carolina grocery store.
Denny’s unveils ‘Sticky Kicks’ shoes made with syrup
Denny’s is rolling out a new promotional product: limited edition shoes called Sticky Kicks.
Greasy Getaway: Two arrested for stealing used cooking oil from Monroe restaurants
Traffic stop in Monroe leads to the disruption of an unusual but increasingly common theft scheme targeting restaurants and used cooking oil.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored.
Car dealership owner living on roof in effort to collect bike for kids in need
Brandon Reeves is on a mission. He's been living on the roof of his car dealership located on I-74 in Monroe since Monday. His driving force is to collect 1,017 bikes to donate to kids in need for Christmas.
‘Flying car’ touches down in North Carolina
It looks like something out of the future but it’s a reality for one woman.
NC's Dirty Secret: Your office space needs a deep clean
Grab the cleaning wipes! Your job really might be making you sick.
Monkey gets spooked at a Spirit Halloween store
An escaped monkey in a diaper caused a lot of excitement at a Spirit Halloween store in Plano, Texas.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is '6-7.' But is it even a word and what does it mean?
Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.”
Monkey Business: Authorities say 'aggressive' research monkeys escape following crash
Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity after the truck carrying them overturned, according to law enforcement.
"Ded Bob" crashes your Weather-Wise forecast
"The one thing scarier than Ded Bob... Atlanta." 💀
California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa clinched victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
Runners participate in Taco Bell 50k ‘ultramarathon’
More than 1,200 people signed up to participate in Taco Bell’s 50k ultramarathon.
Driver of stolen car jumps closing drawbridge
A car thief jumped a drawbridge just to get away from police.
Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to "Collegiate" dictionary
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. More than 5,000 new words were added to the Merriam-Webster "Collegiate" dictionary.
Viral video of blindfolded Charlotte chess players brings renewed attention to the game
A sightless Naroditsky beat his competition in a game of Bullet Chess in just 44 seconds. The video posted last month, has been viewed 5.5 million times on Instagram.
WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward
The WNBA said Saturday that the individual who threw a sex toy on the court at an Atlanta Dream game earlier in the week was arrested and that any person throwing objects onto the court will be ejected from the arena and face a minimum one-year ban.
Coors Light introduces deodorant
The beer brand Coors Light has introduced “Dura Chill” deodorant.
Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert
A tech company CEO has resigned after controversy over a video captured on the big screen at a Coldplay concert.
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric price at auction
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.
Rare video of bobcat captured in Hickory
A rare sighting in Hickory when a bobcat was caught on video Tuesday morning.
Movie Review: A weird 'Superman' is better than a boring one
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … a purple and orange shape-shifting chemical compound?
Troopers chase pig down I-26
It’s not your typical police chase in South Carolina.
From Mow Money to Mo' Problems: Lawn guy arrested for throwing massive party at client's Weddington house
Imagine hiring a Charlotte man to mow your lawn only to find out he is throwing a massive party at your house in Weddington while you are on vacation. That's exactly what Union County deputies say happened over the weekend.
80-year-old drives luxury car down Rome's Spanish Steps and gets stuck
Police in Rome say an 80-year-old man drove a compact luxury Mercedes A Class sedan part way down the city's landmark Spanish Steps before getting stuck.
The Rising Crew takes on LaZoom's Ghosted Comedy Tour!
Comedy, history, horror? What more can you ask for? The Rising crew went on LaZoom's Ghosted Comedy Tour to explore some of Charlotte's weirdest, funniest, and scariest history!
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests
The Pentagon was scrambling Monday to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil.
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively
A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation.
Nintendo's Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?
Nintendo has always stood apart from the technological arms race that fans of Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox obsess over, insisting that first-rate games don’t necessarily depend on high-powered computer chips.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says she cried for three days after reading Cassie's lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent ex-girlfriend told Combs that she cried for three days after reading R&B artist Casandra “Cassie” Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against the music mogul.
Runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee
A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process has been captured.
Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for those from seven others, citing national security concerns.
Trump's new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday.
Trump attends UFC championship fight in New Jersey, taking a break from politics, Musk feud
President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center on Saturday night.
What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump
President Donald Trump really wants to fly on an upgraded Air Force One — but making that happen could depend on whether he’s willing to cut corners with security.
Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Wildfires forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in Manitoba, one of two Canadian provinces under a state of emergency that has led to thousands of evacuations.
Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga.
How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
The world's smallest country has a big budget problem.
Key moments from the fourth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
The fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial featured testimony from the second of two ex-girlfriends who are crucial witnesses in the government’s quest to prove sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges against the hip-hop mogul.
Hamlin undeterred by ruling siding with NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row
Denny Hamlin is unfazed that a three-judge federal appellate panel vacated an injunction that required NASCAR to recognize 23XI, which he owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row as chartered teams as part of an antitrust lawsuit.
Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship.
Snack Wrap unwrapped: Here's why McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite on July 10
If McDonald’s ever doubted it needed to bring back the Snack Wrap, consider this: Nine years after the fast-food powerhouse discontinued the item in the U.S., customers have continued to order it at drive-thrus.
Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” on Tuesday.
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity.
Northern lights could be visible again in some US states after weekend solar storms
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. Monday night following weekend solar storms.
Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ ex-employees took a central role in the third week of his sex trafficking trial, including personal assistants who testified that the hip-hop mogul was capricious, controlling and violent.
Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends
It's a common and tricky problem in pets — caused by various things such as pollen, dust, mold, chemicals and food — but veterinarians say there are several ways to ease their suffering.
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet.
Labubu pulled from stores in U.K.
A toy with a cult is causing people to go crazy.
TikTok influencer's viral video keeps Charlotte restaurant in business
Crav'n Caribbean was days away from shutting down, until a famous TikTok influencer walked through their doors. Now, the struggling business is already seeing the Keith Lee effect.
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.
Cows spotted on the loose in Monroe
Is anybody out there missing some cows?
“Hero rat” sets Guinness World Record
A “hero rat” set a Guinness World Record after detecting more landmines than any other rat.
Fight over chickens goes to NC Supreme Court for final ruling
It's not a chicken fight, it's a fight over chickens. A Union County woman has been in a battle with her HOA for years over her pet chickens.
Man accused of stealing a forklift to move a stolen truck
A stolen forklift helped deputies make arrests in several larceny cases in Rowan County.
Suspected thief swallows diamonds
Nearly $770,000 worth of diamond earrings were recovered after a man swallowed the jewelry as police moved in to arrest him in Orlando.
Suspects rob gas station while armed with snakes
Deputies in Jackson, Tennessee are looking for the suspects that robbed a gas station while armed with snakes.
Tega Cay TikTok star breaks world record in farthest marshmallow caught in the mouth
Shayne Boyle has used his unique skill to gain more than eight million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. Boyle has the ability to catch food using only his mouth from far out distances.
X-ray shows Tiffany diamond earrings swallowed by theft suspect
Detectives say a suspected thief gulped down two pairs of diamond earrings during his arrest on the side of a highway.
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses on a calm day in Oklahoma.
Walmart shoplifters sentenced to wash cars in Michigan
48 shoplifters were sentenced to a unique public service after shoplifting from Walmart.
Parachutist arrested after getting stuck on the side of uptown Charlotte building
A man faces trespassing charges after he got stuck in a parachute on the side of a building in uptown Charlotte.
Earth's magnetic field causes sea turtles to dance
Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance.’
Whale swallows man and spits him out
A terrifying moment caught on video. A humpback whale swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker before spitting him out shortly thereafter.
Watch: Oxygen tank explodes in garbage truck
An oxygen tank exploded after being put in the back of a garbage truck.
Mom gives birth in Krispy Kreme parking lot
A year of free sweet treats is on the way for one Alabama family after a mom gave birth in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme.
'Dry January' forces local breweries to adapt
The first month of the year has always been a tough time for the hospitality industry. It's gotten a lot worse in recent years with the growing popularity of Dry January. A study by Civic Science found 25% of Americans are cutting out alcohol this month.
BOA renovation project named "Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year"
This is the third time the Carolinas have won the worst development deal. The first time circles back to the Panthers and Tepper when the team moved the practice field out of Rock Hill.
Concord mother accidentally glues eye shut, doctors can't get eye to open
A Concord mother accidentally glued her left eye shut thinking she was using eye drops when she grabbed nail glue instead.
New videos shows more possible drone sightings in our area
The drones have made their way to the Carolinas as viewers continue to send WCCB Charlotte video of possible sightings.
Gastonia woman searching for owner of decades old pendant found in her home
A memory lost until Maria Sanchez's husband found it by chance while renovating their new home on Ginger Drive.
Alternative healer gets 10 years in prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin during his workshop.
Giving Machine in Charlotte until Sunday
A new kind of machines are popping up across the country that make it easier to give back to those in need during the holiday season. They're part of a global project called "Light the World Giving Machines"
6 monkeys remain free after escaping SC compound
Six monkeys are still on the loose after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research.
4 arrested for fake bear attacks
Four people have been arrested in California on suspicion of insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear.
Grillo's, Boka team up for pickle toothpaste
Boka has teamed up with Grillo’s Pickles to create a pickle toothpaste.
Only 8 monkeys remain free more than a week after escaping SC compound
Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research.
Mattel Says It ‘Deeply’ Regrets Misprint On ‘Wicked’ Dolls Packaging That Links To Porn Site
Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls. That error links toy buyers to a pornographic website.
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