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Infant Shot in West Charlotte

CMPD is investigating after an infant was shot on Romare Bearden Drive at the Arbor Glen apartments. The baby was shot in the ankle and taken to the hospital.

Charlotte Sees Increased Murder Rate in 2017

CMPD says 85 people were killed last year. That's compared to 69 in 2016.

New NC Law Limits Prescriptions in Effort to Tackle Opioid Crisis

A new state law aims to tackle the opioid crisis. There is now a limit on how many painkillers a doctor can prescribe you. But can more be done to solve this deadly problem?

In Unusual Step, Victims Told Of Destroyed Rape Kits

When Veronica was raped more than 13 years ago, she says neither the police nor the hospital staff believed her story that a longtime friend attacked her while his mother was in the next room.

NFC Wild Card: Panthers At Saints Set For Sunday At 4:40 PM

The Carolina Panthers will hit the road to open the playoffs, paying a visit to the New Orleans Saints for an NFC Wild Card matchup.

2018 Starts With Record Cold In Parts Of The Midwest

Bone-chilling cold gripped the middle of the U.S. as 2018 began Monday, breaking a low temperature record, icing some New Year’s celebrations and leading to at least two deaths attributed to exposure to the elements.

#Trending: Maria Menounos' Surprise NYE Wedding & 2017's Viral BBC Interview!

Maria Menounos surprised everyone by getting married in Times Square & a look back on one of 2017's most popular viral videos!

#Trending: Steve Harvey's New Year's Eve Outfit & a Look Back at 2017's Oscars Mistake

Steve Harvey hosted a New Year's Eve countdown wearing a wild outfit & a look back at a top trending moments of 2017!

Two Protesters In Iran Killed As Social Media Apps Blocked

Iran on Sunday blocked access to Instagram and a popular messaging app used by activists to organize and publicize the protests now roiling the Islamic Republic, as authorities said two demonstrators had been killed overnight in the first deaths attributed to the rallies.

Five Colorado Deputies Shot, One Fatally, In ‘Ambush’ Attack

A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies early Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush. Two civilians were also injured.

Howard Leads Hornets Over Warriors 111-100

Dwight Howard was so good Friday night against the defending NBA champs that acting Charlotte Hornets coach Stephen Silas rode him to the finish line of a 111-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Investigators Search for Cause of Massive House Fire

While no one was injured, flames ripped through the roof in a home on the 2000 block of Penninger Circle.

Shelters Seek to Bring Homeless in From the Cold

Living on the streets is a tough reality any time, but during the winter, it's unbearable. Urban Ministry Center, along with Room in the Inn, are at full capacity and increasing their bed overflow to shelter more from the frigid nights.

Vandals Cause $30K in Damage to Local Cemetery

No arrests so far after vandals hit a northwest Charlotte cemetery. They damaged dozens of tombstones inside the Salem Church Cemetery.

Lottery Glitch Could Lead to $19.6 Million in Winnings

A Christmas Day lottery glitch in South Carolina has officials trying to deal with hundreds of unexpected winners. Friday, lottery officials set aside enough cash to pay every winner if they have to.

Dog-Experiment Protesters Arrested on Belk Bowl Field

Moments after Texas A&M University (TAMU) scored its first touchdown against Wake Forest University at the Belk Bowl today, three PETA supporters wearing sweatshirts and brandishing signs proclaiming, "TAMU: Stop Cruel Dog Tests," rushed onto the field.

Police investigate if shooting death followed prank call

Authorities are investigating whether a deadly police shooting in Wichita stemmed from someone making up a false report to get a SWAT team to descend upon a home in a prank common in the online gaming industry known as “swatting.”

14 Arrested in Cleveland County Meth Bust

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted numerous search warrants and arrest warrants stemming from a six-month investigation of a methamphetamine drug trafficking case.

One Man's Food Pantry Idea Inspires a Town

Roman Espinosa thought a small food box on his lawn would be a small gesture for the hungry. It,also ended up revealing a town's big heart.

Apple Slices Battery Price, Apologizes for Issues

Apple comes clean about its iPhone slow-down issue, offers apology and less expensive batteries.

Child Playing with Stove Apparently Caused NYC Fire

New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades apparently began as a child played with a first-floor stove then spread quickly throughout a Bronx apartment building, killing 12 people and leaving four others fighting for their lives, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.