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Car Strikes Pedestrians In New York's Times Square

A car has driven into a crowd of people in Time Square, New York, killing one and injuring up to 20 others.

83 "Blood" Gang Members Arrested In Local Crackdown

Law enforcement officials have announced the arrests of over 80 people in a local gang crackdown.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police Find Toddler Locked In Cage, Newborn Alone In House

Police in Pennsylvania say a 22-month-old boy has been found locked inside a makeshift wooden cage while his day-old sister and 1-year-old brother were found alone in the same house.

The CW To Reboot 'Dynasty' In The Fall

“Dynasty” is returning to TV, nearly 30 years after the prime-time soap opera aired its last hair-pulling fight.

President Trump Assails 'Witch Hunt' After Naming Of Special Counsel

President Donald Trump lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election, tweeting Thursday that it is “the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!”

8AM Couch Chat: Love Life Hacks!

Julie Wadley, a Life & Relationship Coach, stopped by Rising this morning to join the ladies on the couch.

8AM Couch Chat: Tom Brady Had Unreported Concussion, Says Wife Gisele

How involved should your significant other be in your work life?

8AM Couch Chat: Man Sues Date For Texting During Movie

A man in Texas is suing a woman he went on a date for $17, because she texted her friend during a movie!

Former FBI Director Mueller to Lead Trump-Russia Probe

Robert Mueller has been given sweeping power to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, an acknowledgment of growing public demands to place the politically charged inquiry into the hands of an outside investigator with bipartisan respect.

Jury Acquits Tulsa Cop in Shooting of Unarmed Black Man

A jury on Wednesday acquitted a white Oklahoma police officer who says she fired out of fear last year when she killed an unarmed black man with his hands held above his head.

Company in Charge of I-77 Toll Lanes Fined $1.36 Million

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now fining the company hired to build the toll lanes $1.36 million.

No Major Changes Yet Before The May 24th Vote On Student Assignment

In one week officials with vote on the controversial student assignment plan for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and there still have not been any major changes.

Forest Hills Student Facing Charges After Bringing Knives, Hit List To School

Officials are charging the Union County teen who brought a hit list and knives to school last Tuesday.

Governor Cooper Attends Sealed Air Ribbon Cutting In West Charlotte

Governor Cooper celebrated the opening of Sealed Air's new global headquarters in west Charlotte.

Rock Hill Man Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges

A man is facing multiple charges after more than a dozen emaciated and injured dogs were found at his home.

Man Nearly Drowns in Mountain Island Lake

A man is recovering after nearly drowning in Mountain Island Lake. First responders found him on the shore and gave him CPR. With summer nearly here, it's time to think about safety on the water.

Discount Store Owner Faces More Drug Charges After Second Arrest

A discount store owner has been arrested again for selling large amounts of opioid pain pills, according to authorities.

Second Driver Charged In Southeast Charlotte Fatal Wreck

CMPD is investigating a fatal accident that happened Thursday afternoon in southeast Charlotte.

PHOTOS | Ringling Bros Leaving The Life

The curtain is about to fall on The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Victim Drives To Hospital After Being Shot In The Head

Police are trying to determine where a victim was shot Wednesday morning before driving themselves to the hospital.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Cans First Batches of 600 Ale

Charlotte Motor Speedway added to its historic legacy in a unique manner on Wednesday, as 600 Ale – the speedway’s first officially licensed beer – went into cans at Cabarrus Brewing Company.