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5 things to know for Wednesday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday.

Two winning tickets in $400M Mega Millions jackpot
Lottery officials say two tickets purchased in Maryland and Florida matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night. More here.

Pipe bombs found inside home where man was killed in southeast Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives said Al Brewer, 65, was found dead inside his southeast Charlotte home Monday afternoon. More here.

Malaysia: Files were deleted from flight simulator
Investigators are trying to restore files deleted last month from the home flight simulator of the pilot aboard the missing Malaysian plane to see if they shed any light on the disappearance, Malaysia's defense minister said Wednesday. More here.

Cam Newton to undergo ankle procedure
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will undergo an ankle procedure Wednesday at Carolinas Medical Center, team officials said. More here.

Ukraine officials plan Crimea trip to halt tension
Senior Ukrainian officials planned to travel to Crimea on Wednesday in a bid to avert an escalation in hostilities, a day after two men were killed at a military facility in a gunbattle between Ukrainian troops and a militia loyal to the local government. More here.