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Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

A fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds.

Federal Court ruling ends Net Neutrality

A nearly decades-long fight over net neutrality has come to an end.

New call for cancer warnings on alcohol

The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. He wants people to know about the increased cancer risk.

New laws will impact your wallet

A couple of new North Carolina laws went into effect on Wednesday and those new laws could affect your wallet.

18 arrests made but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during New Year’s Eve celebrations

Eighteen people were arrested and six firearms were seized but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

One injured in west Charlotte stabbing

One person is in the hospital after being stabbed in west Charlotte overnight.

Mooresville student nominated for Girls National Flag Football Player of the Year Award

A student at Mooresville High School is one of 32 girls nominated for the inaugural Girls Flag Football Player of the Year Award.

Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house

The house made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series is up for sale.

Report: 36% of Americans took on holiday debt

LendingTree's Holiday Debt Report found 36% of Americans took on an average debt of nearly $1,200 from holiday spending. That's about $180 more than last year.

Duke's Mayo Bowl Fan Fest | PHOTOS

Minnesota battled against Virginia Tech in the 23rd annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl Friday night at Bank of America Stadium.

Orca mother who carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 is spotted doing the same to her newest calf

Orca mother that carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 has lost another calf.

Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

In an extraordinary turn, a judge has set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed.

Missing Cabarrus Co. man found dead

An 80-year-old Cabarrus Co. man reported missing back in May has been found dead. Investigators say a hunter found the remains of Calvin Knotts.

Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion.

Verizon Announces the largest simultaneous Super Bowl LIX Party in Charlotte

In a first-of-its-kind event, Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across all 30 NFL markets into a nationwide FanFest unlike any other.

Ripken The Bat Dog, best known for fetching on-field items at North Carolina sports events, has died

The family that trained Ripken The Bat Dog — best known for fetching bats and football kicking tees during sporting events in North Carolina — says the black Labrador has died.

CATS unveils first cultural inclusion bus wrap

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) unveiled its first cultural inclusion bus wrap on Friday. The artwork, created by Charlotte artist Javon Jeter, celebrates the community’s rich diversity and cultural heritage.

Mike Johnson reelected speaker of the House on first ballot

Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting. He pushed past GOP holdout and got a boost from President-elect Donald Trump.

Record Sale: Largest Home in Charlotte's History Sold for $5.6 M

9235 Sweetleaf Place, the largest square footage home in Charlotte has been sold for $5.6 M.

What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices in a betrayal to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy.

Temporary CATS bus detour – Duke’s Mayo Bowl and Fan Fest

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl fan fest and football game on Friday, Jan. 3 at Bank of America Stadium.

JetBlue fined $2 million for 'chronic' flight delays on several East Coast routes

JetBlue is getting hit with a $2 million penalty for chronically late flights. The Transportation Department said Friday that half the money will go to passengers who were delayed on flights along four routes on the East Coast between summer 2022 and late 2023.