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Trump announces sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs to promote US manufacturing

President Donald Trump has announced plans for sweeping tariffs, saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations.

AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend

Charlotte Motor Speedway's jam-packed AutoFair is this weekend that will bring historic car displays, races, and entertainment.

Pet of the Week: Meet Maple!

In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Maple! Maple is a year old and very dog and kid friendly! Watch to find out how to give her a furever home.

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton, Aztecs' 7-footer Magoon Gwath takes name out of portal

Nik Graves will transfer to Creighton after leading Charlotte in scoring this season.

Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.

UPDATE: Minor injuries reported after crash involving a school bus in south Charlotte

Police are investigating a Wednesday morning crash involving a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus and a landscaping truck.

Suspect charged in Christmas Day rape in Charlotte 32 years ago

Cold case detectives have identified and charged a man with a rape that happened on Christmas Day in Charlotte 32 years ago.

A new study revealed the cheapest airline flying out of the CLT airport

Check out this study revealing the cheapest airline flying out of the CLT airport.

Mexican Tacos With Beef, Beans In Tomato Sauce And Salsa

Elevate Lifestyle presents the 7th annual CLT taco week: April 11th-20th

Have you been waiting to take a bite out of the Queen City’s taco scene? There will be $4 Specialty Tacos at 25+ Participating Restaurants around the Charlotte area.

A man walks by a Nintendo Switch display at an electronics retail chain store in Tokyo, on Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new 'Mario Kart World' game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.

North Carolina lifts burn ban for all counties in the state

According to the State Forest Service, burn bans have been lifted across North Carolina. The original mandate went into effect on March 21st due to the hazardous forest fire conditions.

Trump to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

CMPD Holds News Conference To Discuss The Launch Of New Crimes Against Children Campaign

CMPD holds a news conference to discuss the launch of a new Crimes Against Children campaign, Break the Silence: Child Sexual Assault Awareness.

Val Kilmer poses for a portrait, Jan. 9, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer has died at age 65. The versatile actor played flying ace Iceman opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun,” Batman in “Batman Forever” and singer Jim Morrison in the biopic “The Doors.” Kilmer's daughter says he died Tuesday in Los Angeles from pneumonia.