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CMPD Says A String Of Burglaries And Sexual Assaults May Be Connected

Investigators are trying to determine whether several burglary and sexual assault cases throughout the city are connected.

Tennessee Names Fulmer AD, Places Currie On Paid Leave

Tennessee has named Phillip Fulmer athletic director and placed former AD John Currie on paid leave amid what has been a tumultuous and embarrassing football coaching search.

Top Republican Claims Enough Votes For Senate OK Of Tax Bill

Senate Republicans steamed toward passage of a $1.4 trillion tax bill Friday, overcoming eleventh-hour hitches in their drive to deliver a major legislative accomplishment to President Donald Trump by Christmas.

Flynn Pleads Guilty, Is Cooperating In Trump Campaign Probe

Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, becoming the first Trump White House official to face criminal charges and admit guilt so far in the wide-ranging election investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller.

NFL Committing $90 Million To Social Justice Causes

The NFL is committing $90 million over the next seven years to social justice causes in a three-segment plan that involves league players.

Jimbo Fisher Resigns At Florida State To Take Texas A&M Job

Jimbo Fisher, who coached Florida State to its third national title in 2013 and opened this season with his team ranked in the top five, is leaving to take the same job at Texas A&M.

NBC Launches Review Of Lauer Behavior, Company Response

NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack says the company is launching an internal review into Matt Lauer’s alleged sexual misconduct and how it was able to occur.

City Of Charlotte Settles Lawsuit Against Exonerated Rape Suspect

The City of Charlotte and Timothy Scott Bridges have agreed to a $9.5 million settlement after Bridges served more than 25 years in prison and was subsequently issued a Pardon of Innocence by then-Gov. Pat McCrory.

Iranian Teen Has 50 Surgeries To Look Like Angelina Jolie

According to media reports, an Iranian teenager has had 50 surgeries to look like Angelina Jolie.

Share The Love Adoption Day

CMPD Animal Care and Control are hosting a Share the Love Adoption Day in partnership with Subaru South Charlotte.

Panthers' Johnson Suspended Four Games For Violating NFL's Performance Enhancing Substance Policy

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to a statement from the NFL.

Listen to the Charlotte Chorale!

The Charlotte Chorale will be performing your favorite Christmas Carols at the Joy of Christmas Show.

More Sexual Harassment Claims to Come for Charlotte Eye Doctor

More sexual harassment claims are on the way for a well-known Charlotte eye doctor. We've learned a third lawsuit is about to be filed against Jonathan Christenbury. Doctor Christenbury surrendered his license to the North Carolina Board.

Man Leads Authorities On Chase In Charlotte, Crashes Into School Van

A man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase and running into a school van with children on board.

Southeast Charlotte Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, Additional Suspects Wanted

Police have arrested one of the men they say broke into a southeast Charlotte home Tuesday and robbed the victims inside. Tyreese Beasley, 20, is charged with Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

Maiden Police Arrest Cherryville Teen Accused Of Arson

Police have arrested the suspect accused of setting fire to an unoccupied building back in June.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Kannapolis Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for Dwayne Moreland, 70, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

No. 1 Duke Uses Late Run To Pull Away From Indiana 91-81

Marvin Bagley scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Grayson Allen had 21 points and No. 1 Duke used a late scoring run to fend off pesky Indiana 91-81 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Luke Kuechly Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

Linebacker Luke Kuechly , who scored the Panthers' first defensive touchdown of the season Sunday to give them a lead they never relinquished, has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.