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Sports Court Confirms Russia Ban From Rio Paralympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed Russia's ban from the Paralympic Games as punishment for a state-backed doping program.

North Charlotte Drive-By Sends 2 Men To The Hospital

Police are looking for the suspects they say shot two people in a car early Tuesday morning.

South Charlotte Shooting Suspect Wanted

A man is recovering this morning after officials say he was shot inside his home Monday night.

Questions About Search for Jordyn Dumont

Behind the scenes questions are now coming to light. A local police chief is being called on to explain why he called off the search for a missing three-year-old girl. It is a touchy subject, but this conversation is gaining steam in Gaston County.

Candlelight Vigil Held for Man Shot and Killed by State Trooper

Family and friends are demanding justice for a deaf man shot and killed by a State Trooper. Investigators still haven't released details of exactly what happened.

CMS Teachers Shop For Supplies

It's back to school for thousands of Mecklenburg County students one week from Monday. From bus drivers to teachers CMS has hundreds of jobs vacant. Monday teachers of students in need got the chance to shop for free supplies.

Homeowner Shoots Union County Teen

A homeowner shot and killed a teenager in his back yard, and the Union County District Attorney will decide if it was in self defense.

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Police: Teen Shot Dead After Breaking Into Home

A home invasion left one intruder shot early Monday morning.

Judge In Texas Temporarily Blocks Obama's Transgender Rules

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Obama administration's order that requires public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.

Temporary Detours During Carolina Panthers Home Games

These are the road closures and detours during the Carolina Panthers Home Games.

Pride Parade | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Charlotte Pride Parade which included our own CW Street Team and Green Machine!

Autopsy Confirms Identities, Cause Of Death In Missing Woman Case

The Pageland Police Chief has confirmed that the bodies found over the weekend were those of the missing woman, Ann Bennett, and her boyfriend and suspect in the case, William Grant.

Speedo Ends Sponsorship Of Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte just lost one of his biggest sponsors with Speedo pulling the plug on the swimmer in the wake of his embarrassing Rio bathroom debacle.

4 Things You Need To Know For Monday

WCCB News Rising keeps you updated with what’s making headlines. Here are the 4 Things You Need To Know for your Monday.

Official: Pills Found At Prince's Estate Contained Fentanyl

Some of the pills taken from Prince's estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl — a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said.

Campaign, Party Officials Insist Trump Getting Back On Track

Republican officials insist presidential nominee Donald Trump is finally hitting his stride and will catch up with Democrat Hillary Clinton by around Labor Day.

Samba, Reflections And Pride In Final Rio Olympics Party

Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief.

Iran: Russia Has Stopped Using Iran Base For Syria Strikes

Russia has stopped using an Iranian air base for launching airstrikes on Syria for the time being, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday, just hours after the Iranian defense minister criticized Moscow for having "kind of show-off and ungentlemanly" attitude by publicizing their actions.