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#Trending: Rich Eisen Challenges Roger Goodell to Run the 40-Yard Dash

Rich Eisen ran the 40-yeard dash for charity, then challenged NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell!

Raleigh Police Poaching for Recruits as CMPD Falls Short 150

CMPD is short 150 officers, while the city of Raleigh is poaching potential recruits.

Republicans Want Trump to Back off his Tariff Proposal

In a remarkably public confrontation, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican allies of President Donald Trump are pleading with him to back away from his threatened international tariffs, which they fear could spark a dangerous trade war. Trump retorted: “We’re not backing down.”

Florida Gun Measure Goes to House After Passing Senate

The Florida State Senate passes a measure that calls for gun law changes, but will the House give it the nod?

North and South Korea Agree to Hold Summit

South Korea says it has agreed with North Korea to hold summit talks in late April.

Petition to Create Billy Graham National Holiday

More than 84,000. That's how many people so far have signed an online petition to create a national holiday for the Reverend Billy Graham. WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty tracked down the North Carolina man who started the petition, and also heard from those who aren't in favor of a Graham holiday.

Potential Steel Tariff Could Have Impact on North Carolina Industries

There's growing concern President Trump's plan to impose a tariff on steel and aluminum could lead to a trade war. If that happens, it could impact you in several ways, including higher prices for some goods.

Driver Shot On I-85: "This is Painful"

- A man shot in the face while driving on Interstate 85 is speaking tonight.

Driver Charged In Deadly Accident On Old Statesville Road

CMPD has identified the 81-year-old woman killed in an accident Monday afternoon on Old Statesville Road.

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Pet Food After Two Kittens Reportedly Died

Georgia based Blue Ridge Beef is recalling some of its Kitten Grind raw pet food due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

Opioid Poisonings, Overdoses Send More US Kids To Hospitals

Opioid poisonings and overdoses are sending increasing numbers of U.S. children and teens to the hospital, according to a study showing a substantial rise in young patients needing critical care.

Oscar Ratings Plunge To A Record Low

Viewership for the Academy Awards plunged 20 percent from last year to a record-low 26.5 million, the first time on record the Oscars reached fewer than 30 million people.

CMS Says March 29th Student Makeup Day Waived

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced they have waived the student makeup day scheduled for March 29th.

Police Find 13 Guns, Drugs In Vehicles Parked At Epicentre Parking Deck

Police say they arrested four people after seeing guns and drugs in plain view inside several vehicles at the Epicentre's parking deck.

Petition Created To Get Holiday For Rev. Billy Graham

A petition has been created to get a national holiday for the late Rev. Billy Graham.

Man Stopped Trying To Bring Loaded Handgun On Plane In Charlotte

TSA officers say they prevented a North Carolina man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Alcohol Use Suspected In Fatal Crash In West Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a fatal wreck that happened Sunday night in west Charlotte.

#Trending: The #TimesUp Movement at the Oscars Where Ryan Seacrest was Snubbed

3 of Harvey Weinstein's accusers came together on stage to talk 'Time's Up' & Ryan Seacrest got some shade!

Trump Embracing Potential for Trade War

President Donald Trump on Monday said North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will get no relief from his new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports unless a “new and fair” free trade agreement is signed.

The Oscars in 2 Minutes

Jordan Peele became the first African-American to win best original screenplay, and "The Shape of Water" won best picture at the 90th annual Academy Awards.