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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Cabarrus County middle school principal placed on leave after DWI arrest

A Cabarrus County middle school principal has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for DWI last weekend.

Queen’s Feast returns Jan. 23rd: Here’s what to know

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back.

Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams

The Carolina Panthers hope to revive their struggling running game when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise’s first home playoff game in a decade.

"Masked Singer" Canada winner Steph Carse on new album

Adam Wurtzel welcomed "Masked Singer" Canada winner Steph Carse to Rising to talk about his new album.

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ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

“Our message is clear: Eat real food,” Kennedy told reporters at a White House briefing.

Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner

His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.

US says it’s seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela

The U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.

Warm Wednesday, Rain Chances Rise This Weekend

Warm into weekend

Highs swell into the 70s across the Piedmont and Foothills this Wednesday afternoon and remain well above average into the weekend.

Sheriff Speaks After Allegations Of Extortion, Corruption And More

Mecklenburg County Sheriff responds to SBI investigation while outlining steps to reopen Jail North

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says allegations of extortion and corruption are a strategic attack against his re-election campaign. Sheriff McFadden spoke to reporters at a forum about reopening Jail North.

Charlotte man sentenced to prison for stealing over $6M from friends and family in ponzi scheme

A Charlotte man was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing more than $6M from friends, family, fellow church members, and veterans in a ponzi scheme.

Ding-dong ditch prank in Statesville ends with child shot, homeowner arrested

A Statesville homeowner is facing felony charges after authorities say he shot a child who was playing ding-dong-ditch with friends Saturday night.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at the age of 65

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing the GOP's already narrow control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213

Wall Street rises on Big Tech gains and approaches records

Stocks rose on Wall Street Tuesday morning and approached more all-time highs.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation. The move comes after his inflammatory texts were revealed in the antitrust trial with Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213

Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.

Winsome warm-up waxes across Carolinas

We're picking up where Christmas left off as near-record highs surge into the Carolinas this week.

One man dead after shooting in West Charlotte

One man is dead after a shooting in West Charlotte. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department responded to Carol Avenue around 7 Monday evening after a call about gunshots.

DA: SBI investigation requested for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden over allegations of misconduct

District Attorney says he requested an SBI investigation into Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden following allegations of misconduct, bribery, attempted extortion, and more.

Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.