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Death of American Detained in North Korea Baffles Experts

What happened to Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died just days after North Korea released him from detention in a coma, is far more difficult to make sense of.

Commissioners to Decide Whether CMS Gets $15 Million Extra

The Mecklenburg County commissioners will decide if CMS Schools should get $15 million extra next year.

Georgia Race Finally Heads to Voters; D.C. Watching Closely

The most expensive House race in U.S. history heads to voters Tuesday in the northern suburbs of Atlanta.

Myrtle Beach Shooting Streamed Live On Facebook

At least seven people are recovering after a shooting in Myrtle Beach over the weekend.

Plans For University Area Top Golf Delayed

The plans for a new Top Golf in the University area have been delayed for now, according to officials.

CMPD: Mom Caught On Camera Trying to Smother Baby

MPD is investigating disturbing accusations of child abuse at Levine Children's Hospital.

Family Of Ohio Girl Killed By Amoeba Suing The US Whitewater Center

The US Whitewater Center is being sued by the family of an Ohio girl who died from a brain eating amoeba last summer.

Roundabout Project At N.C. 51 And Idlewild Road To Get Underway

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.8 million contract to build a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 51 and Idlewild Road, bordering the communities of Matthews and Mint Hill. Blythe Construction, Inc. is the lead contractor on the project.

Panthers Release Their 2017 Training Camp Schedule

The Panthers announced their 2017 training camp schedule Monday afternoon.

Google Promises YouTube Crackdown On Online Extremism

Google is promising to be more vigilant about preventing terrorist propaganda and other extremist videos from appearing on its YouTube site amid intensifying criticism about the internet’s role in mass violence.

Lawmakers Release Details Of $23 Billion State Budget Compromise

On Monday, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced details of the roughly $23 billion budget and tax relief agreement reached between the NC House and Senate.

Monroe Man Sentenced For Child Pornography

Sean Hammond, of Monroe, has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges.

US Student Freed By North Korea In A Coma Has Died At 22

Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week, died Monday afternoon. He was 22.

Driver Arrested In Deadly West Charlotte Hit and Run, Victim Identified

Detectives with CMPD's Major Crash Unit are investigating a deadly hit and run accident that killed one man late Sunday night.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Sex Offender Social Media Ban

The Supreme Court struck down a North Carolina law Monday that bars convicted sex offenders from Facebook, Twitter and other popular sites.

Man Rams Police Vehicle In Paris

A man rammed his car into a police vehicle in Paris’ Champs-Elysees shopping district Monday, prompting a fiery explosion, and was likely killed in the incident, authorities said.

Back By Popular Demand: Cirque Imagine!

Get ready to be mesmerized as Carowinds’ live show, Cirque Imagine, returns for its second year. Cast members transport guests to an imaginary world through acrobatics, stunts and high-flying thrills—with a touch of humor—to deliver big ticket fun for the entire family.

Smart App: Weber Grills

This week's Smart App is all about grilling this summer!

79 Now Believed to have Died in London High-Rise Fire

London police said Monday that 79 people were now believed to have died in the high-rise apartment building fire.

In Spite of Tweet, Lawyer Says Trump Not Under Investigation

A member of the president’s outside legal team says Donald Trump is not under federal investigation, days after Trump appeared to confirm he was with a tweet about being the target of a “witch hunt.”

London Police Plead for Calm After Attack at Mosque

London police, already stretched by a series of major incidents around the capital, are putting more officers on the street to reassure the public after a driver plowed into a crowd of people leaving a mosque early Monday. One man died at the scene and 10 people were injured.