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GOP nominates Trump, heaps criticism on Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump has officially won the Republican Party's presidential nomination, making the businessman the GOP standard-bearer after a rollicking primary season that saw him vanquish 16 rivals.

Bar S to recall 372,000 pounds of hot dogs, corn dogs over Listeria fears

More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.

No sign of Trump endorsement, but plenty of Cruz ambition

Sen. Ted Cruz's Texas-size political ambitions will be on full display Wednesday as the primary runner-up delivers a prime-time convention speech, but holds off on a full-throated endorsement of Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Speeches Highlight The Need To "Make America Work Again," Trump Officially Becomes The Republican Nominee

Tuesday night the Republican party officially nominated Donald Trump as the 2016 Republican Presidential Nominee.

'Pretty Woman' filmmaker Garry Marshall dies at age 81

Garry Marshall knew how to tug at moviegoers' heartstrings, whether with unlikely love in "Pretty Woman" or sentimental loss in "Beaches."

Ryan Pitches NC Republicans on Party Unity

We are all on the same team. That's the message Speaker of the House Paul Ryan was pitching to members of the North Carolina delegation at the Republican National Convention today.

Federal Investigation Opened Into Kansas Police Shooting

The Feds are investigating a deadly police shooting in Kansas.

Trump Claims GOP Nomination, Says 'Go All The Way'

United for a night, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday as their presidential standard-bearer, capping the billionaire businessman's stunning takeover of the GOP and propelling him into a November faceoff with Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Police: Alabama Man Poisoned 2 Chihuahuas With Anti-Freeze

An Alabama man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly poisoning and killing his neighbor's dogs with anti-freeze.

Stuntman to attempt Knievel's launch over snake river canyon

Eddie Braun, fueled by the memory of the late daredevil, plans to strap into a steam-powered rocket cycle on Sept. 17 for his most death-defying role yet: Replicating a launch over the Snake River Canyon in Idaho that almost cost Knievel his life four decades ago.

Police across US patrolling in pairs after ambush attacks

Police departments across the country are ordering officers to pair up after ambush attacks left eight officers dead in Texas and Louisiana, a precaution that could slow response times to low-level crimes and drive up overtime for already exhausted police.

Speakers Stress The Importance Of Making America Safe Again At The RNC's Opening Night

The Republican National Convention kicked of Monday in Cleveland, and speakers ranging from governors to sheriffs highlighted the night's theme of 'Making America Safe Again.'

Some Melania Trump Speech Lines Mirror Michelle Obama Speech

Melania Trump's well-received speech Monday to the Republican National Convention contained two passages that match nearly word-for-word the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.

McDonald's, Starbucks Agree To Filter Wi-Fi Porn

McDonald's and Starbucks are implementing filtering technology that blocks customers using Wi-Fi from accessing pornography sites.

Rising Takes on Socks With Sandals

Fashion Faux-Pas or Fashion Forward?

Bank of America profits fall 20 percent, hurt by low rates

Bank of America's earnings fell 20 percent in the second quarter as historically low interest rates make it less profitable to make loans.

GOP convention kicks off as nation reels from more violence

The Republican National Convention is set to kick off as the nation reels from another deadly shooting and dissident delegates stage a longshot, last-gasp effort to deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination for president.

Voters split over how to secure US from illegal immigration

Most Americans reject Donald Trump's proposal to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico and his support for deporting those in the country illegally. But they're divided on the presumptive Republican nominee's proposed temporary ban on the entry of Muslims from other countries, a new survey finds.

Local French Reaction To Nice Attack

Bastille Day is a day of celebration and fireworks along the Promenade in nice. Many Charlotteans are from France and still have family and friends there.