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Flood Watch in effect: repeated downpours could trigger flash flooding across the Carolinas

Multiple rounds of heavy rain increases the threat of flash flooding across the Carolinas. Here's what you need to know.

Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce a 90-day trade war truce

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war, rolling back most of their recent tariff hikes and saying they're planning more talks on resolving trade disputes.

Update on Lancaster homicide expected today

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office will provide an update on a homicide that unfolded last week Monday morning.

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV. Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history, takes the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Takes the name Leo XIV.

Panthers release veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft.

WeatherWise Alert: severe storms likely today in Charlotte area

Severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening for the Western Carolinas, including the Charlotte metro area, with threats including large hail, damaging wind, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes.

Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope

Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney again Thursday morning. That indicates no pope was elected on second or third ballots of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church

No pope yet as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney

Black smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the conclave's 1st ballot.

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

Most airports around the United States operated smoothly as new REAL ID requirements took effect because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to move through security easily.

Pet of the Week: Meet Shylo

Watch to find out how you can adopt Shylo or any of the animals with CMPD Animal Care and Control!

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start secret ritual to elect a new pope

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history.