Jury selection to begin in Charlotte murder trial for woman found stabbed 130+ times, hidden in mattress
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the brutal 2020 murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins.
Pulling support from the 77 Express Lanes project could cost taxpayers
Charlotte City Council appears to be divided on the next step to ease congestion on 77 South, but voting against the project could cost citizens up to $69 million dollars.
Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick in killing of his parents
Prosecutors said Tuesday that they won't pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner in the killings of his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were stabbed at their Los Angeles home late last year.
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro in compensation for an armed robbery she experienced in 2016. The court found eight people guilty last year for their roles in the robbery, which Kardashian described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.”
Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
President Donald Trump is assailing the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms. He said in a social media post Tuesday that the justices who opposed him were “not the people I interviewed.”
Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
In response to a growing AI and screentime backlash, Microsoft announced last week it had agreed to adopt guardrails and privacy standards for its AI in schools, as negotiated with the American Federation of Teachers, the country’s second-largest teachers union.
Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections. The decision announced late Monday allows mail voting to continue as usual.
McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence. The 84-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home.
President Donald Trump set to speak in Gastonia Wednesday
President Donald Trump will speak in Gastonia next Wednesday.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help “unleash” American energy.
Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Fashion designer Bob Mackie has died at 87. A statement on his social accounts said he died Monday. His designs defined the 1970s, dressing stars like Carol Burnett and Cher in iconic outfits. Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony, and was nominated for three Oscars.
Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers
President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”
First Lady Melania Trump set to visit Ashe Co. on Tuesday
First Lady Melania Trump will visit Ashe County on Tuesday.
Repeat offender brothers now facing nearly 200 criminal charges
The suspect accused of shooting a CMPD officer earlier this week, and his brother, now face nearly 200 charges across multiple jurisdictions.
Man accused of stalking teen girls inside Target on Rea Road in Ballantyne
A South Carolina man is behind bars without bond after police say he targeted teenage girls inside a local department store.
CMS Board will present its "position" on whether Stephanie Sneed should remain chair at 9/22 meeting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board has moved from one problem to the next. Now, the board has decided that a change in leadership is necessary.
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections. A previous order from another judge is already before the U.S. Supreme Court. Election officials say they could not implement Trump's new requirements before November.
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.
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