Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive
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What a government shutdown might mean
Congress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government, or federal agencies will shutter. It's up to each federal agency to determine how it handles a shutdown, but there would be disruptions in many services.
Speaker Johnson insists there will be no government shutdown
Veering toward a midnight government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan. It would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster relief for a few months, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Trump wants debt ceiling in the budget deal. If not, he says let the government shutdown start now
Hours before the start of a federal government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump doubled-down on his insistence that a debt ceiling increase be included in any deal.
Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue
Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system. The Elon Musk-led automaker said that the recall includes certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.
Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in front of their children
A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in front of their children.
Charlotte non-profit urges immigrants to 'know your rights' before Trump's return to Presidency
Carolina Migrant Network is working hard to prepare Charlotte's Spanish community for an America led by President Elect Donald Trump.
Atrium Health to increase minimum wage
Atrium Health is raising its minimum wage for North and South Carolina-based workers.
Big Lots planning going out of business sales at all locations
Discount retailer Big Lots says it does not believe its sale to a private equity firm will happen, so it is planning going out of business sales for its remaining locations.
The last home game for the Carolina Panthers and a special visit from the Stanley Cup | Top sporting events around Charlotte
The holiday week may slow down some sports around the Queen City but the puck is still in play for the Charlotte Checkers and more. Click through the gallery to see what sporting events are happening around Charlotte this week, December 19th-December 25th.
Government shutdown at risk as Trump's demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and keep his own job.
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face murder charges
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO will return to New York to face murder charges. Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.
The best Christmas movies for every mood
'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle list the best Christmas movies for every mood.
Fight over Silfab Solar facility heads to court
A judge is not making any decisions on trying to stop the company from doing business around York County.
Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
Workers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike. The union said that the workers are joining the picket line Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations.
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.
More passengers expected at CLT for winter holiday travel
The winter holiday travel season is set to take off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday, Dec. 20, running through Sunday, Jan. 5. Passenger numbers are anticipated to surpass last year’s levels, with approximately 2.75 million arriving and departing passengers during the 17-day period.
Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings.
