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IRS To End Use Of Facial Recognition To Identify Taxpayers

The IRS says it will stop using facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice came under criticism from privacy advocates and lawmakers.

The Kardashians Premiere Hulu Original Series On April 14

The Kardashians are promising an all-access pass into their lives, again, when they hit screens April 14 with a new reality series on Hulu.

Guiness World Record Breaker Gets Tattoo Of His Biggest Fear For A Good Cause

Guinness World Record Breaker Tattoos His Biggest Fear On His Body For A Good Cause

Michael Amoia breaks a Guinness World Record for most tattoos, collecting a staggering 864 insect tattoos on his body and he's doing it all for a good cause.

Blaze Pizza Celebrates Local Healthcare Workers With Free Pizza

Blaze Pizza is giving back to Charlotte-area healthcare heroes by offering free pizza to show their appreciation and mark National Pizza Day.

Police: Six People Sent To Hospital After Overdosing At Omni Grove Park Inn

Police say six people were sent to a local hospital after allegedly overdosing on drugs at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville over the weekend.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas March Higher With No Signs Of Slowing

Gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to jump by leaps and bounds since last week, with state averages rising another 6 to 9 cents on the week as the price of oil is nearly $30 more now than in August.  

I-77 Shut Down While Cows Rescued From Overturned Trailer In Iredell County

Three cows were rescued after the trailer they were riding in overturned on the interstate Monday morning

Leaders At Black Colleges Alert, Undeterred By Bomb Threats

Numerous historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. temporarily locked down their campuses last week in response to at least 17 threats of bombs and gun violence.

Cheerwine Festival Returns To Salisbury In May

The Cheerwine Festival is bringing live entertainment and family fun back to Salisbury with the return of the popular event in May.

Ukraine Crisis Talks Move To Moscow And Washington

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” triggering a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.”

Bicyclist Falls To Her Death From Rising Florida Drawbridge

Police say a bicyclist fell to her death when a drawbridge connecting Palm Beach to the Florida mainland began rising before she could reach the other side.

Winter Weather Advisory Extended Due to Freezing Rain

Travel will remain icy for areas north of I-40 through Monday morning.

20-Plus Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part Of Highway 421 South In Watauga County

A multi-vehicle crash has shut down Highway 421 South on the mountain in Watauga County Monday morning, according to the fire department.

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Super Bowl Snacks: Derek's Famous Guac

To help get ready for the Super Bowl, we're making some of our favorite snacks - and hoping to inspire you to give some of them a try.

Frontier Airlines Buying Spirit In $3B Low-Cost Carrier Deal

Frontier Airlines’ parent company is buying Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that will allow the combined airline to be more competitive against its larger rivals.

Wilson's World: Allegra Westbrook Regional Library Community Read and Black History Month Programs

Community Read & Black History Month at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library . The library's Community Read program gets going in a few weeks with a focus on communication about gentrification and urban renewal.

Nucor Spending $290M To Boost Indiana Steel Mill Production

Nucor Corp. is planning a $290 project to expand production at a steel sheet mill in western Indiana.

Messy Monday with Slick Roads from Rain and Freezing Rain

Winter Weather Advisory is in place for areas north of Charlotte. Light ice accumulation will be possible for the AM drive.

"Jackass Forever" Laughs Its Way To No. 1 At Box Office

“Jackass Forever,” the fourth movie in the anarchic stunt and prank series, earned $23.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.