NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
A truck driver built a model of NYC with over 800,000 structures for fun. Now it's a museum exhibit
For more than two decades, truck driver Joe Macken spent his free time building a massive scale model of his native New York City out of balsa wood and foam board.
The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement.
The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
A new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans. The report by Protect Democracy shows that about 34.8 million people now live in different districts than they did less than two years ago. Nearly 145 million people live in states with new congressional districts.
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
Trump wrote on his social media site that effective immediately, “I am banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico “from the White House as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” Minutes later, speaking at an event in the Oval Office, Trump was asked to explain his statement.
Charlotte woman mauled by seven dogs is out of hospital, faces long road to recovery
A northwest Charlotte woman is home from a ten-day hospital stay, after surviving a vicious attack by seven pit bulls.
Mecklenburg Co. DA requests criminal investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, citing financial irregularities
The State Bureau of Investigation is launching a criminal probe into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather formally requested the investigation on Friday, citing alleged financial irregularities within the district.
Witness, family dispute CMPD's narrative about what happened before officer shot and killed man Friday afternoon
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer shot and killed a man following a foot chase in north Charlotte Friday afternoon.
Hill turns over 200 records she says prove conflicts of interest, alleged extortion within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill sent 200 pages of documents to the Board of Education outlining what she describes as conflicts of interest and extortion.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue headline this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The legendary artists partner up to perform at Truliant Amphitheater this week.
Local wealth advisor says National Preparedness Month is good reminder to prepare for emergencies before they hit
September is National Preparedness Month, serving as a critical reminder that preparing for a severe storm should start long before any bad weather hits.
CMPD: Babysitter charged in murder of 7-month-old boy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a babysitter with murder.
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in north Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in north Charlotte on Friday.
Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Sheik had been best known for his lasting radio hit “Barely Breathing” when he turned his sights on Broadway with “Spring Awakening,” resulting in the envelope-pushing show that musicalized teenage angst.
The king and AI: UK monarch Charles meets artificial intelligence leaders as safety concerns swirl
King Charles III has urged AI leaders to keep artificial intelligence under control and beneficial for people and the planet. On Thursday, he addressed executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Nvidia in Scotland. The meeting focused on AI's societal benefits amid concerns about its rapid advancement.
Up 'n Adam: Sloomoo Institute
Adam Wurtzel got to unleash his inner child at the new Sloomoo Institute in Midtown Charlotte.
Garinger HS named as band for Carolina Ascent
The band stopped by Rising for a live performance.
Jury convicts former Fort Mill paramedic of sexually assaulting teen while she was having a medical emergency
A jury found a former Fort Mill paramedic guilty of sexually assaulting a teen in an ambulance while she was having a medical emergency.
Local barbershop owner makes an offer to the teens who ransacked his business
A west Charlotte small business owner is asking a group of teens to take responsibility after smashing through his barbershop over the weekend.
Police: 18-year-old was driver in high-speed chase that crossed state lines
An 18-year-old is awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County following an alleged violent crime and high-speed chase that crossed state lines.
Police: Couple arrested after their seven dogs maul three people
A couple has been arrested after police say their seven dogs mauled three people.
NC Governor offers new reward in unsolved homicide case of Salisbury 7 year old
Authorities hope new rewards for high profile unsolved murder cases will get the right people talking. The Governor’s is offering $25,000 rewards for information that leads to arrests and convictions in several cases included A’yanna Allen.
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