Search continues for suspect after armed robbery at UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte Emergency Management officials say the incident happened Saturday afternoon around 1 p.m. in Lot 25 near the light rail station.
Suspect identified after deadly shooting in Uptown
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the suspect in this case has been identified as 49-year-old Sean Dell. He's been charged with first-degree murder.
Hot and muggy Monday ahead of brief relief
Hot and muggy start to the workweek before a backdoor cold front brings brief relief Tuesday
Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway
Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings.
Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
Alexander Zverev won his second major championship and kept American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the U.S. Open final.
Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence. He says he's worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology.
Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history.
Trump says he's lifting a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' about it
President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. Trump said Sunday during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he'd been asked about the issue by everyone, including some of the golfers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election.
'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
“Practical Magic 2” conjures a box-office victory this weekend, topping the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor. The Warner Bros. sequel, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, earns an estimated $30 million from 4,146 theaters.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned on Saturday that AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks.
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Roughly 6,300 water systems serving 3.8 million Americans have still not submitted a required list of how many lead service lines remain in use. Those inventories are critical for cities to replace all lead pipes by an upcoming 10-year deadline. Failing to document the lines also means residents won't know if their homes have a potential source of lead exposure.
One Tech Tip: New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for it
Apple's latest iPhones come with new features and hefty price tags. If you're planning to splurge on a new iPhone, you will want to take good care of it to make it last. Or you can save your money and hold on to your current device and make it last longer.
What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van
Investigators are working to figure out what happened in the crash of an Amazon cargo jet in Miami that killed five people on the ground. The Boeing 767 overshot the runway, hitting a van and an SUV. Five people working for a cleaning service died when the van was struck.
Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man’s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts with their first cookies for dogs which will go on sale in January.
No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near.
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' show to 'South America' in jab at Trump
The creators of the long-running TV show “South Park” say they are “changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA.” The statement comes as Trump, escalating his trade war with Canada, has declared he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States.
Alcohol, whey and motorcycles are in the crosshairs of the US import ban on Canada products
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada escalated again this week as the U.S. announced import bans on most alcoholic beverages from Canada, along with other products including whey, molasses and motorcycles.
More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says
A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The dead are part of 1.5 million Russian casualties, according to the U.K.’s Defense Staff.
Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says
Anthropic says Claude users in northern Yemen tried to use the AI model to develop advanced missiles. The area is controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The company blocked the accounts after identifying them and said the users did not succeed in creating an operational device, though they appear to have conducted a failed test of a guided rocket.
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November. But in celebrating their accomplishments, they made several false and misleading claims, many of which have been stated repeatedly during Trump’s second term. They covered topics including the economy, immigration, healthcare and the 2020 election.
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 from this time last year, according to motor club AAA. Higher diesel prices mean more expensive transportation for a long list of everyday goods.
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