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McDonald's To Sell Its Russian Business, Try To Keep Workers

McDonald’s says it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people.

Panthers Hope Barnes' Speed Translates To Football Field

Kalon “Boogie” Barnes is a flat-out burner. The biggest question facing the Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback is whether his elite speed translates to a successful NFL career.

The 90s Return for the First Time This Season

A stretch of 90 degree days will be the first of the 2022 season.

Mihailovic, Johnston Score As Montreal Tops Charlotte 2-0

Djordje Mihailovic scored just before halftime, Alistair Johnston added a second-half goal and CF Montreal blanked Charlotte FC 2-0 in MLS action.

Panthers' Corral Has 'Big Chip' On Shoulder After Draft Fall

Matt Corral’s unexpected fall to the third round of the NFL draft has left the Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback with a good bit of motivation as he begins his professional career.

Monday Pm Storms, Frist 90 Degree Day Of The Year

Scattered Monday Storms, Hot Streak Late Week

Scattered storms this afternoon. Near-record heat late this week.

AP: US Set To Remove 5 Groups From Foreign Terrorism Blacklist

The United States is poised to remove five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.

Humane Society Pet Palooza Walk

Saturday, May 14th Charlotte residents walked to raise money for the Humane Society.

CMPD: South Tryon Homicide Investigation

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a case involving the death of a man on Friday, May 13th.

AP: Officials Say Buffalo Shooter Targeted Black Neighborhood

The 18-year-old gunman who authorities say killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket had previously threatened a shooting at his high school and was sent for mental health treatment.

Lunar Eclipse Tonight, Hottest Air of 2022 Lies Ahead

We haven't cracked the 90s yet this year, but near-record highs arrive by the end of the workweek.

"Doctor Strange 2" Keeps Hold On Top Spot In 2nd Weekend

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stayed on top of the box office charts in its second weekend in theaters.

Local Charity Holds Rubber Duck Race At The Whitewater Center In Charlotte

Over 45,000 rubber ducks will race the rapids at the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte on Sunday to raise money for local nonprofit KinderMourn.

Fred Ward, Of "Tremors," "The Right Stuff" Fame, Dies

Fred Ward, a veteran actor who brought a gruff tenderness to tough-guy roles in “The Right Stuff,” “The Player” and “Tremors,” has died. He was 79.

AP: Abortion Rights Backers Rally In Anger Over Post-Roe Future

Abortion rights supporters are demonstrating at hundreds of marches and rallies where they're expressing their outrage that the Supreme Court appears prepared to scrap the constitutional right to abortion that has endured for nearly a half-century.

JCSU 2022 Commencement Ceremony

Johnson C. Smith University will be celebrating the accomplishments of its graduates during an in-person commencement at the Bojangles Coliseum on Sunday, May 15th.

AP: At Least 10 Dead In Mass Shooting At Buffalo Supermarket

Law enforcement officials say a gunman wearing military-style clothing and body armor has opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing at least 10 people.

Keeping Infants Safe During Formula Shortages

The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues has left many caregivers feeling concerned and anxious about their options for safely feeding their infants. Here are a few steps you can take to ensure the safety of your infant's formula.