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VP Mike Pence Announces Plans For New U.S. Space Force As 6th Military Service

Vice President Pence announces plans for new, separate US Space Force as 6th military service by 2020.

Puerto Rico Cites Storm Death Toll Of 1,427 In Damage Report

Puerto Rico is now estimating that Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people, far more than the official death toll of 64, in a report to Congress seeking billions to help the island recover from the devastating storm.

North Carolina Tells Big Online Retailers To Charge, Turn Over Sales Tax

North Carolina will be one of the first states to start collecting sales taxes on online purchases.

Over 1,500 People Without Power In Mecklenburg, Gaston Counties

More than 1,500 people across Mecklenburg County are without power this morning after severe storms caused major damage on Wednesday.

Part Of US-321 In Gaston Co. Closed Until Thursday Afternoon Due To Storm Damage

A portion of Highway 321 in Gaston County will remain closed until close to 2 p.m. Thursday after a storm swept through and brought down power lines.

CMPD Creates Task Force To Address Shootings into Occupied Homes and Vehicles

Homes and cars in Charlotte are being riddled with bullets at a staggering pace. On Wednesday, CMPD announced the creation of a task force to address the issue.

Motorcyclist Killed In Gruesome Southwest Charlotte Accident

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a tractor trailer and being run over by a dump truck.

One Person Shot In The University Area

One person has been taken to CMC after a shooting near UNC Charlotte's campus.

Jury Convicts Man In 2016 Fatal North Charlotte Stabbing

Police have arrested 51-year-old James Leaks for the stabbing death of Darrell Cureton, 49, Tuesday afternoon.

Juvenile Charged With Robbing Union County Boy at Gunpoint While Running Lemonade Stand

Terrifying moments for a young boy who says he was robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. The child told Union County Deputies a teenager stuck a gun to his stomach and demanded money.

Home Surveillance Video Helps CMPD Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police have charged a man for his involvement in multiple Charlotte vehicle break-ins.

Still Raging: Largest Wildfire In California History Grows

Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The places and names change, but the devastation is showing signs of becoming the new normal in California.

Panthers Sign OL Larsen To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers have signed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen to a two-year contract extension, according to the team.

CMS Principal Resigns Amid Investigation

Hopewell High School's Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned, according to CMS officials.

Woman Tells Police She Shouldn't Be Arrested Because She's A 'Clean, Thoroughbred White Girl'

Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers there was no need to arrest her, because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."

Man Wanted For Murdering His Father In Salisbury Arrested In Georgia

Authorities in Georgia have arrested a man wanted for murdering his father in Salisbury earlier this year.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Robbed Huntersville Waffle House

A man is on the loose after police say he robbed a Waffle House in Huntersville early Wednesday.

#Trending: Ruby Rose Cast as 'Batwoman,' Veteran's Big Surprise & Girl With 3-D Printed Arm Throws Out 1st Pitch!

Ruby Rose will take on the role of 'Batwoman' on The CW, a veteran surprised with a service dog & a girl with a 3-D printed arm throws out MLB 1st pitches!

Mother Found After Fetus Found In The Bathroom Of American Airlines Flight Out Of Charlotte

Police have tracked down the mother whose fetus was found in the bathroom of an American Airlines flight out of Charlotte.

Steve Smith Sr. Details His Struggle With Depression

For 16 years, Steve Smith Sr. terrorized defenses, racked up accolades, and had no trouble speaking his mind about the play on the field. On Tuesday, Smith Sr. wrote an NFL.com article which reveals his struggle to speak about himself and his troubles with depression.