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Recall on Blue Buffalo

Popular dog food brand issues recall due to excessive moisture and mold.

U.S. hurricane drought breaks records

It might surprise you how long it has been since a major hurricane struck the United States. CNN's Jennifer Gray reports.

Trump Defends Veterans Donations

Donald Trump is lashing out at the media for trying to account for millions of dollars he claimed to raise for veterans' groups. The 5.6 million dollars came from an event Trump hosted…

Dad Attacked For Bringing Daughter Into Men's Room

A Utah father says he was physically attacked for bringing his 5-year-old daughter into the men's room with him.

This Starbucks Coffee Pours Like A Beer

Starbucks CEO Howard Schutlz introduces the company's new "coffee on tap," and explains to Cristina Alesci why it's a perfect fit for millenials.

An Easy Way To Rid Your Yard Of Mosquitoes

Fearful of mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus, residents of Nashville have turned to Jay Lee's pesticide-free pest control idea: putting up a bat house.

1-Year-Old Receives Slain Mother's Diploma

One-year-old son of slain Memphis student accepts mother's high school diploma.

Car Runs Over Motorcycle In Hit-And-Run In Florida

An apparent case of road rage leads to a suspected hit-and-run caught on video.

Internet Tees Off on Giant Golf Course Gator

A 15-foot alligator walking on a golf course in Florida sparks an internet debate.

Vigil Held At Cincinnati Zoo In Tribute To Slain Gorilla

Dozens of animal rights advocates and others held a Memorial Day vigil at the Cincinnati Zoo in remembrance of a gorilla that was fatally shot to protect a 4-year-old boy who entered its exhibit.

Ex-CMPD Officer's Record Cleared

A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer’s criminal record has been cleared.

Troops Place 230,000 Flags At Arlington Cemetery For Memorial Day

Arlington cemetery is lined with flags for Memorial Day in honor of fallen troops.

NBA Player Killed Entering Wrong Apartment

New Orleans Pelicans player Bryce Dejean-Jones was shot to death early Saturday in Dallas, police say.

Exploding Package Injures Correction Officer

Explosive package delivered to home of New York correction officer.

Military Veteran Finds A Mission Nursing Fellow Vets At VA

Nursing assistant Tom Alligood wears camouflage scrubs during his emergency room shifts at the Dorn VA hospital because he says it helps other veteran patients realize they've "walked over the same dirt," the 62-year-old former Army tanker says.

These Are The 4 Things You Need To Know For Monday

Charlotte, NC -- WCCB News Rising keeps you up to day with the day’s trending stories. Here are the 4 Things You Need to Know for Monday: Iraqi Forces Start Pushing Into the…

Trump Rallies Veterans At Annual Rolling Thunder Gathering

Republican Donald Trump told a motorcycle rally on Sunday that people in the U.S. illegally often are cared for better than the nation's military veterans, without backing up his allegation.

IS Bombings In Baghdad, Near Iraqi Capital Kill At Least 24

A wave of bombings claimed by the Islamic State group targeted commercial areas in and around Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 24 people in attacks that came as Iraqi troops poised to recapture Fallujah, a city held by the extremists group west of Iraq's capital.

Amber Heard Obtains Restraining Order Against Johnny Depp, Citing Physical Abuse

Amber Heard showed up in court with a bruise on her face claiming Johnny Depp physically assaulted her and she's the victim of repeated domestic violence.