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This picture from Charlotte Fire shows crews working to put out a fire at a warehouse in northwest Charlotte on Tuesday.

Firefighters battle two-alarm fire after explosion at warehouse in northwest Charlotte

Charlotte Fire says quick response allowed firefighters to contain a fire following an explosion at a warehouse in northwest Charlotte Tuesday morning.

Stewart Rhodes, Founder Of The Citizen Militia Group Known As The Oath Keepers Speaks During A Rally Outside The White House In Washington.

Jan. 6 sedition defendants, Oath Keepers' Rhodes and Proud Boys' Tarrio, are released from prison after Trump clemency

Former Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes have been released from prison after their lengthy sentences for seditious conspiracy convictions in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were wiped away by a sweeping order by President Donald Trump benefitting more than 1,500 defendants.

Legendary Hollywood Publicist Loses Home in California Wildfires

Adam Wurtzel spoke with famed Hollywood publicist B. Harlan Boll about losing his home in the tragic California Wildfires.

Kannapolis holds MLK Dream Day parade

Local cheer and dance teams, marching bands, civic organizations and corporate groups participated.

Weight Loss Drugs Selected For Medicare Negotiations

Ozempic and other weight loss drugs slated for Medicare negotiations

Just before leaving office, the Biden administration has announced costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss are among the 15 medications listed in the next round of Medicare price negotiations.

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants

President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. The list includes people convicted of assaulting police officers.

What the Tech: Home surveillance

Here are a few innovative products that can help prevent flooding, deter package thieves, and assist first responders in emergencies.

Tasty Tuesday: Mac's Speed Shop making Super Bowl parties easy

Another week and another Tasty Tuesday! Mac's Speed Shop is back with a limited time only menu, plus options to make your Super Bowl party easy as pie (or beef rib).

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Social catfish unveils the 100 most “catfished” photos of 2025 ahead of Valentine’s Day

Social Catfish, a leading authority in romance scam prevention and reverse search technology, today released a list of the 100 Most “Catfished” Photos of 2025.

New travel requirements for UK & EU

If you’re planning a trip to Europe, there are new requirements for travelers. In today’s consumer watch, Jenn Sullivan explains what you need to know before your flight

HHS invests nearly $600M in Modena Bird Flu vaccine

Moderna gets a $590 million federal boost to continue work on development of a vaccine to protect against bird flu.

Dangerously cold temperatures continue through midweek

The Arctic air has arrived and is here to stay for several days. Some neighborhoods will not get above freezing until Thursday morning.

Immigrants Worry About Pres. Trump's Exec. Orders

Immigrants worry about their future after President Trump signs immigration executive orders

Immigration lawyers in our area say their phones are ringing off the hook. People are dealing with anxiety about their immigration status and what's coming next.

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week January 17th-26th

Diners looking for some mid-winter excitement can capture the sweet deals and foodie thrills served up during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week, to run Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Get to know your city: North Davidson Street

In this week's Get to Know Your City we're covering the best spots on North Davidson Street.

Missing 68-year-old man in northwest Charlotte found safe

A missing man with dementia has been found safe after he walked away from his home in northwest Charlotte.

Speed may have been a factor in deadly northwest Charlotte crash

A woman died after crashing a car into a tree on Bellhaven Boulevard Sunday night. Police say speed and 'impairment' may have been factors in the wreck.

President Donald Trump Talks About Renaming The Gulf Of Mexico

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America.' Can he do that?

President Donald Trump says that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” His intention to rename the body of water was made in his inaugural address, but he had initially brought it up earlier this month during a news conference.