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Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

WCCB Charlotte 4/21 11:05A Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic. The...

Union County implements water restriction measures due to ongoing drought conditions

WCCB Charlotte 4/21 9:02A WCCB Web Staff

MONROE, N.C. Union County is implementing Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Response Plan due to worsening drought conditions across the southeastern United States. In...

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years

WCCB Charlotte 4/21 7:51A Associated Press

LONDON (AP) Apple s next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker s hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile. Ternus will take over as chief...

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

WCCB Charlotte 4/21 6:41A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76. According to a family spokesperson, Alan s wife,...

“American Gladiators” reboot now on Prime Video

WCCB Charlotte 4/21 5:16A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A reboot of the iconic series American Gladiators is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The series is hosted by Mike The Miz Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz and...

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Classrooms, careers, identity: AI discussion takes center stage at Queens University of Charlotte

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/20 1:27A Jennifer Roberts

Educators have to ensure students develop critical thinking skills without depending on AI, a Queens University professor says.

N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

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Panthers agree to terms with quarterback Will Grier

Panthers News 4/21 3:32A

The local native and former third-round pick is back with his hometown team, adding depth behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett.

Ask The Old Guy: Back into the weeds of the draft

Panthers News 4/18 2:19A

We're days away from mocking the mocks, and seeing what the Panthers actually do at 19. Plus more of your questions about the buildup, short-yardage, and basketball.

2026 Position Previews: Defensive Line

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

In our final position preview ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the interior defensive line prospects to gauge how they might fight in with the Panthers.

Peter Woods is "a game disruptor" who knows he can change a defense in the NFL

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

The Clemson defensive tackle has plenty of questions surrounding his role at the next level. But he is also confident he has plenty of answers.

Duke extends contract with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/17 3:40A Associated Press

Diaz is 18-9 in two seasons with the Blue Devils, winning nine games in each.

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'It is a lifelong journey': Grieving parents launch campaign after stillbirth

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/17 6:00A Sydney McCoy

Measuring the placenta is not a common prenatal protocol but it could save a baby's life, according to a Yale researcher.

UNC researcher works to make AI more reliable in health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/13 12:00A Sydney McCoy

Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health are tailoring AI to make it more reliable for solving health problems.

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