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45+ min ago (123+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Five people were seriously injured, two critically, in a crash early Sunday morning in southeast Charlotte, according to Medic. The crash happened around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Wendover Road and Marvin Road, Medic confirmed. Medic dispatched five ambulances to the scene, along with several fire trucks. Emergency responders found at least one person trapped in a vehicle that had struck a tree. Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and were transported to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Three additional patients with serious injuries were taken to CMC, Medic said. WCNC Charlotte has reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Fire Department for more information on the crash....

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (941+ words) WASHINGTON " Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. At least 29 people were confirmed wounded, including two police officers, said Mal Lanyon, the police commissioner for New South Wales state, where Sydney is located. The massacre at one of Australia's most popular and iconic beaches followed a'wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the past year, although the authorities didn't suggest those episodes and Sunday's shooting were connected. They said one of the gunmen was known to the security services, but that there had been no specific threat. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared it "an act of evil, antisemitism, terrorism…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (32+ words) Meteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Sunday morning forecast. Search location by ZIP code Arctic blast arrives Sunday, dangerously cold wind chills in North Carolina tonight Coldest air of the season arrives tonight...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (285+ words) WASHINGTON " A shelter-in-place order at Brown University has been lifted, university officials said early Sunday, as police continue investigating a deadly shooting on campus. In an alert sent just before 6 a.m., Brown said Providence police advised that the shelter order had ended for the entire campus. However, authorities warned that police activity is ongoing in areas still considered active crime scenes, and access remains limited. Within the police perimeter, including Minden Hall and nearby apartment buildings, anyone who leaves will not be allowed to return, the university said. Community members were urged to follow all law enforcement instructions. The update comes after a gunman killed at least two people and wounded several others Saturday afternoon during final exams on the Ivy League campus. The suspect has not been publicly identified, and police have not announced any arrests. University President Christina Paxson…...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (860+ words) Saturday's $1 billion Powerball jackpot is the second largest of this year, lagging only the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot in September, claimed by two winners in Missouri and Texas. If it seems like jackpots have been getting larger over the past few years, they have. The first U.S. lottery jackpot over $1 billion came in 2016, when winners in Florida, California and Tennessee split a $1.586 billion Powerball prize. Video above: Get the Facts: What are your chances of winning the Powerball? The current Powerball jackpot will be the 14th ever top U.S. lottery prize of at least $1 billion, and the 12th since January 2021. Powerball and Mega Millions, the two largest lottery games in the United States, have been trying to garner larger jackpots. Here's how: Powerball and Mega Millions ticket prices have crept up over the last 13 years. A portion of sales goes to the prize pool, and…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago (124+ words) President Donald Trump said he has been fully briefed on the deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday night. President Donald Trump said he has been fully briefed on the deadly shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island on Saturday night. "What a terrible thing it is," Trump said. "And all we can do right now is pray for the victims, and for those that were very badly hurt." At least two people died, and eight others were injured, many critically, officials said. A suspect was not in custody as of Saturday evening. Students were taking final exams at the Ivy League school when the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. "It's a shame, it's a shame," Trump said. "Just pray."...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago (93+ words) Red Cross is helping the family. No injuries were reported in a High Point house fire, officials say. Members of the High Point Fire Department responded to the report of a large house fire at 6:56 p.m. Friday at 510 Wise Avenue. Eight other units assisted the High Point Fire Department. No injuries were reported. There is no word on how many occupants resided in the home. Officials say the fire caused $50,000 in damage. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Red Cross is helping the family....

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (150+ words) According to the Millers Creek Fire Department, the crash was first called in around 6 p.m. on Saturday. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a building. Troopers responded to the North Carolina West building off Highway 16 in Wilkes County on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. According to state troopers, an 87-year-old woman was traveling in a 2015 Kia when her foot got stuck on the accelerator which caused her to crash into the business. Officials said no injuries were reported and no one was inside the business at the time of the crash. Troopers said the business was temporarily boarded up in order to secure the building. Authorities have not said if there was structural damage to the store. No charges have been filed at this time. This is a developing story; check WXII 12 for updates....

8+ hour, 59+ min ago (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina schools are seeing positive changes thanks to new cellphone policies aimed at improving student focus and well-being. A report from Governor Josh Stein's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being highlighted the benefits of cellphone-free classrooms, including better academic performance, increased social interaction, and fewer discipline issues. The shift comes after a new state law, effective January 1, required school districts to establish policies restricting cellphone and communication device use. The law, passed by state lawmakers over the summer, also mandates penalties for violations and allows for social media restrictions if not already in place. "Getting rid of the distraction of cell phones in classrooms prioritizes our students' well-being and academic achievement and improves their learning environments," Stein said. "I am encouraged to hear that schools are seeing improved academic outcomes, increased social interactions and engagement, and…...

9+ hour, 52+ min ago (534+ words) Nobody inside the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday afternoon seemed to know exactly what was coming. Maybe that uncertainty was part of the appeal. And that was good enough. By the end of the afternoon, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, had delivered on the hype, giving away over $250,000 on the court after the Tar Heels" win and turning a routine nonconference game into a spectacle that left the crowd buzzing long after the final horn. The giveaway followed weeks upon weeks of speculation on campus. MrBeast surprised students at UNC"s Kenan-Flagler Business School in early October by interrupting a business analytics class and giving away thousands of dollars. During the brief visit, MrBeast awarded senior Vinit Satasia $30,000 " enough to cover his final year of tuition and rent " after a coin flip landed in his favor, as The…...