5 things to know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday.

Panthers keep unbeaten record on road vs. Giants

The Carolina Panthers kept their unbeaten streak alive Sunday with a 38-35 win over the New York Giants. The Panthers are just two wins away from becoming the second team in NFL history to record a perfect regular season in a 16-game schedule. Read about the Kannapolis boy who received a football from Cam Newton.

Deadly morning crash blocks busy Huntersville road

Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road will be blocked during the morning commute Monday after a deadly crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer. Download our free news app to learn about the latest breaking news.  

An Air France passenger was detained after a Paris-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya because of a fake bomb hidden in a lavatory.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, insisting that he did nothing wrong.

Showers will move in Monday night and a chance of rain will be present all week. Temps will heat back up with highs close to the mid-70s by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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