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NCAA: Replay Official Can Overturn Close Targeting Calls

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel adjusted the targeting rule in college football, allowing video review officials to overturn calls if any element of the penalty cannot be confirmed.

Mary C. Curtis: To Impeach or Not to Impeach

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging amid the divide in her own party over whether to impeach President Trump. Pelosi says the party should continue to push for the entire Mueller Report instead of the redacted version released last week.

Man or Cyborg? 'Jeopardy!' Champ Passes $1 Million Mark

James Holzhauer eclipsed the $1 million mark in winnings Tuesday on his 14th appearance. Not only has he won $131,127 to shatter the program’s previous one-day record of $77,000, he already has the top five one-day scores in the history of a game that has aired regularly since 1984.

Judge Approves Release Of Full CMPD Body Cam Video From Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting

A judge has ruled in favor of releasing the full body camera video showing the March 25th deadly officer-involved shooting of Danquirs Franklin outside a northwest Charlotte Burger King.

Walgreens To Hike Minimum Age For Store Tobacco Sales

Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Back To Earth: Washington Set To Allow 'Human Composting'

Washington appears set to become the first state to allow a burial alternative known as “natural organic reduction” — an accelerated decomposition process that turns bodies into soil within weeks.

Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media After Easter Sunday Bombings

Sri Lankan authorities flicked the off switch on most social media after Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels killed hundreds of people, a dramatic reaction that reflects distrust in the capability of American internet companies to control harmful content.

New Details In Push To Get CMPD To Release Full Body Cam Video

Bill Expands Who Has Guaranteed Access To Police Body Cam Video

McConnell Proposes National Minimum Age Of 21 For Tobacco

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally.

AG Barr Releases Redacted Version Of Mueller's Report On Investigation Into Russian Interference In 2016 Presidential Election

Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.

55 Years Of Mustang Event Kicks Off At Charlotte Motor Speedway | PHOTOS

On April 17, 1964, the world was first introduced to the Ford Mustang. Fifty-five years later, enthusiasts from all over the world have gathered in Concord to celebrate the launch of the original pony car.

Teen Shaken As Infant Dies; Father Now Charged With Homicide

A father convicted of injuring his infant daughter years ago by shaking her was charged Wednesday with criminal homicide following the teenager’s death.

FBI: Woman ‘Infatuated’ With Columbine Is Found Dead

A young Florida woman who traveled to Colorado and bought a shotgun for what authorities feared would be a Columbine-inspired attack just days ahead of the 20th anniversary was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.