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Monster tornado hits Oklahoma suburb, kills 51

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school. At least 51 people were killed.

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Man accused of stealing $624,000 from Walmart
By Michael Gordon | E-mail | 6:44AM
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Robert Michael Milton, 49, is accused of masterminding a three-year scheme that stole more than $600,000 from Walmart stores in three states. He is in Mecklenburg County Jail.
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2-state chase ends with arrest in west Mecklenburg
Observer Staff Reports | 7:16AM
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A man faces multiple charges after leading police on a four-county, two-state chase that ended early Tuesday in western Mecklenburg County, authorities say.

Patrick Cannon is expected to join mayor's race today
By Jim Morrill and Steve Harrison | E-mail | 6:37AM
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Charlotte’s mayoral race could come into sharper focus Tuesday with the expected entry of Democrat Patrick Cannon, the mayor pro tem and the City Council’s longest-serving member.

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Marshals: sex assault suspect arrested after fleeing to Charlotte
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | 6:52AM
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U.S. Marshals have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman multiple times in East Hartford, Connecticut and fleeing to Charlotte to avoid prosecution.

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WEATHER » 6:55AM
Strong storms hit east of Charlotte

Slow-moving thunderstorms with vivid lightning and heavy rain hammered several counties east of Charlotte at daybreak.

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BUSINESS » 6:33AM
Duke Energy rate hike to continue during review

Duke Energy Carolinas’ 2012 rate hike will stay in effect as the N.C. Utilities Commission reviews it under order of the state Supreme Court.

EDUCATION » 7:09AM
Teacher who found his calling gets CMS honors

Garinger High history teacher James Ford was named the district's 2013 Teacher of the Year.

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Frances Stitt is CMS' teacher assistant of the year
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2013 All-Star Scholars

Meet this year's All-Star Scholars from Mecklenburg County. They join 16 honorees from across the region.

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All-Stars Scholars from the region
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Get the free 'How to Really Start a Business' guide

Want to start a small business? Check out the free e-book "How to Really Start Your Own Business....

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PANTHERS » 7:06AM
Five key questions facing the Panthers

The Panthers are one of 29 teams getting organized this week. Here are five questions they’ll be looking to answer.

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Smith: Las Vegas could get Charlotte's October race

In an interview with WBTV on Monday, Bruton Smith said there was a 70 percent chance he would move the October NASCAR race.

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BOBCATS » 7:17AM
Bobcats’ history with top-5 picks not great

The Bobcats will get a top-five pick via Tuesday night’s NBA draft lottery, and based on the odds, they’ll most likely choose fourth.

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Stakes high for Huskies, Mustangs

Tuesday afternoon at 5, Hough and Myers Park will renew what is becoming one of the area’s best girls’ high school soccer rivalries.

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DINING »
ABC: No go on liquid nitrogen cocktails

State board says Bubble could have its temporary alcoholic beverage permit suspended or rejected if it sells the N-Tini cocktail.

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A cocktail with a ‘cloud’ – and questions
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