UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 12:30P Associated Press

LONDON (AP) Russell Brand behaved as a ruthless sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday, as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has...

Clear and quiet tonight with record warmth Thursday

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 12:00P Janessa Webb

Tonight remains clear and quiet with temperatures staying mild in the lower 60s. Thursday once again high pressure will keep the sunshine going and above average temperatures. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to near 90 with record...

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 11:30A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) It was something most people have likely done at one time or another: complain to others about feeling judged or dismissed during an interaction, maybe even take to social media to post about it. But just because we might all have...

CMPD asking for the public’s assistance locating missing person

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 11:30A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public assistance in locating a missing person. Brian C. Williams left his residence in the 2000 block of Bethany Brook...

Lawyers for Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is ‘biased’

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 10:30A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook s lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is demonstrably biased, though they did not close the door on the possibility that she...

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:45A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug...

Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:10A Associated Press

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill. Deaths on...

CMPD officer under investigation after simple assault arrest

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:00A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officer has been arrested and is now under investigation. CMPD is conducting an investigation that resulted in the arrest of officer Ana...

Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip is in question

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 8:36A Associated Press

ROME (AP) Pope Leo XIV resumed his regular diet, began walking and underwent respiratory exercises on Wednesday as he recovered from surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung , the Vatican said. Questions remained about whether the cancer...

Elementary schools race worms to prepare for Woolly Worm festival

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/14 8:14A Rose Eiklor

It's fall in North Carolina and Woolly Worms are racing up a string in Avery County, as students get ready for the biggest weekend of the year.

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 7:36A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not...

One injured after shooting incident between neighbors

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 7:30A DJ Beal

MONROE, N.C. A shooting incident occurred at Woodbrook Apartments in Monroe at 8:24am on Tuesday. Monroe Police Officers responded to the scene where a male was found with a gunshot wound. Offices rendered aid by applying tourniquet while...

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 6:14A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before midterm elections that have focused heavily...

Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 4:50A DJ Beal

A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump s administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for the organizations as the extraordinary case...

Dramatic video as Saildrone intercepts hurricane Isaias

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 4:00A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Before Hurricane Isaias made landfall on October 9th, a Saildrone vessel intercepted the storm collecting critical data. According to the Saildrone team, this pass earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records during that...