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Owners Say They'll Reopen Pulse Nightclub As Memorial Site

The owners of Pulse nightclub in Florida say it will reopen as a memorial to the 49 people who died there.

Harry Potter Trivia Casts Confusing Spell on Rising

Are you magic or muggle?

Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Syria, Killing All 5 Onboard

A Russian transport helicopter was shot down in Syria on Monday and all five people onboard were killed, the Kremlin said, in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since its involvement in Syria's civil war.

Expert To Rio Athletes: 'Don't Put Your Head Under Water'

Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press.

Mecklenburg Co. Continues To Test For Zika Virus

Mecklenburg County will continue to test for the types of mosquito that carries the Zika Virus, but so far hasn't found either types in our area.

Governor McCrory Releases Statement on Voter ID Ruling

Governor Pat McCrory issued a response to the federal court of appeals ruling on North Carolina's voter ID law.

Governor: 4 Zika Cases Likely Came From Florida Mosquitoes

Florida's governor said Friday the state likely has the first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland.

Two San Diego Police Officers Shot Overnight; One Dead, Another Wounded

Officials are advising residents to stay inside as they search for the suspects that killed one police officer and injured another in the 3800 Boston Avenue area.

AP FACT CHECK: Misfires In Hillary Clinton's Speech

In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton wrongly implied Donald Trump has proposed banning Islam in America and sketched out a plan for defeating Islamic State militants that merely mirrors what the U.S. is already trying to do.

Promoting National Unity, Clinton Also Seeks To Build Trust

Hillary Clinton capped off a four-day convention celebration with a plea for national unity and tolerance. Now, one of the most divisive and distrusted figures in American political life must convince voters that she rather than Republican rival Donald Trump can bring a deeply divided nation together.

National Night Out Aims To Unite Police, Communities

Bringing police and the communities they serve closer together.

NC GOP Deletes Tweet Panning Kaine's Pin

The North Carolina Republican Party has removed a tweet criticizing Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine for wearing a pin honoring his son's military service.

Reagan shooter Hinckley will soon leave hospital for good

In little more than a week, the only living man to have shot an American president could pack his bags and leave a Washington psychiatric hospital for the last time.

Freddie Gray Officers Suing Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is going from prosecutor to civil defendant in connection with the case of the death of Freddie Gray.

Obama Passes Baton To Clinton, Imploring Nation To Elect Her

Stepping out of the shadows of presidents past, the former first lady, senator and vanquished-candidate-turned-secretary-of-state appeared unannounced on the platform at her nominating convention, pointed a finger at President Barack Obama and gave him a hug.

N. Korea: US Has Crossed Red Line, Relations On War Footing

North Korea's top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The Associated Press Thursday that Washington "crossed the red line" and effectively declared war by putting leader Kim Jong Un on its list of sanctioned individuals, and said a vicious showdown could erupt if the U.S. and South Korea hold annual war games as planned next month.