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.
Investigators working to determine cause of 2-alarm fire near Fort Mill
Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a two-alarm town home fire near Fort Mill.
Charlotte Fire Dept. investigating early morning arson in north Charlotte
Incredible video from a Charlotte firefighter's helmet cam shows them battling an early morning house fire that investigators say is being considered arson.
Quadruple shooting suspects shot and killed dead after police chase
The suspects accused in a Gaston County quadruple shooting are dead less than 24 hours after the shooting.
CMS board to discuss a change of leadership at their next meeting
WCCB has learned the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education will discuss a change of leadership.
CMPD marks National Policewoman Day, works to recruit more women officers
WCCB Charlotte's Taylor Miller talked with an officer about what makes women uniquely qualified for police work and how they can have an advantage when it comes to earning trust.
NC National Honor Guard honors 9/11 survivors, victims and first responders
The North Carolina National Guard honored 25 years since 9/11 on Friday. Soldiers, first responders, and families gathered.
Flags of Remembrance on display in Uptown this weekend
A sea of American flags are on display at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown, honoring each of the 2,977 people lost on September 11, 2001.
Saudi Arabia shuts down a pipeline as Houthis seize an island, opening a new front in the Iran war
Saudi Arabia says it shut down a major pipeline a day after it was attacked by drones, and Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said, opening a new front in the Iran war.
Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina
A North Carolina pastor who led the opening prayer at a recent campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley is a registered sex offender, twice sentenced to prison. Records show pastor Daimon L. King was convicted in 1998 and again in 2010 for offenses involving children.
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
The U.S. is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead and the nation shaken. On Friday, people laid wreaths, flew flags, read victims' names and held moments of silence and vigils.
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Several dozen presidential briefing documents have been declassified on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. These documents detail intelligence gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people and upended American national security.
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn. That means they'll need countless gallons of the fuel for combines, tractors and trucks.
Three top CMS leaders announce they are leaving the school district
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is confirming a shakeup at the top. Three leaders have announced plans to part ways with the school district.
Court documents reveal new details about man accused of shooting CMPD officer
Court records say Dionte McCracking was wearing a ski mask and cutting a power line with an angle grinder on Enderly Road when an officer spotted him Wednesday morning.
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