Politics

Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Dead At 46

Rob Ford, the pugnacious, populist former mayor of Toronto whose career crashed in a drug-driven, obscenity-laced debacle, died Tuesday after fighting cancer, his family says.

Republican 'Stop Trump' Movement Gains Momentum

Movement within GOP to stop Trump from getting nomination gains steam, but is the horse already out of the barn?

Candidates Get Ready For Another Heavy Primary Week

The five remaining Presidential Candidates are buckling in for another wild Primary week.

NC General Assembly Announce Special Session to Tackle Non-Discrimination Ordinance

The news of the special session to possibly overturn that non-discrimination ordinance has everyone talking.

Seoul: North Korea Fires 5 Short-Range Projectiles

North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul officials said, in a continuation of weapon launches it has carried out in an apparent response to ongoing South Korea-U.S. military drills it sees as a provocation.

Obama In Cuba: Historic Castro Summit A Key Test For Detente

Brushing past profound differences, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will sit down Monday at Havana's Palace of the Revolution for a historic meeting, offering critical clues about whether Obama's sharp U-turn in policy will be fully reciprocated.

The Latest: Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit

President Barack Obama is in Cuba for a historic visit. It's a big step in efforts to forge new ties between the United States and its one-time foe.

Overturning Charlotte Ordinance Could Cost City Business

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Governor and the Mayor were working together today to announce PayPal is bringing 400 new jobs to Charlotte, but there is a battle brewing between city and state over…

SC Senator Lindsey Graham Endorses Cruz

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says he is endorsing Ted Cruz.

Primary Results Show Locals Vote Frontrunners

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton came out on top in North Carolina's primary election with record setting voting turnout in Mecklenburg County. Political analysts say it should make for an exciting November Presidential election.

Ex-CLT Mayor Speaks About Voter Fraud Charge

Disgraced ex-Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon will not serve any extra prison time for voter fraud thanks to a plea deal.

Former Mayor Patrick Cannon Pleads Guilty To Voter Fraud

Former Mayor Patrick Cannon pleaded guilty to a voter fraud charge stemming from a vote he casted in 2014.

President Obama Nominates Merrick Garland To Supreme Court

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court Wednesday morning.

Big Wins For Trump And Clinton, Rubio Drops Out

Trump had another big night, John Kasich held on to win Ohio, and Marco Rubio leaves the race. Scott McLean reports.

North Korea Sentences US Tourist To 15 Years In Prison

North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion on Wednesday, weeks after authorities presented him to media and he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.

Obama: 'I've Made My Decision' On Supreme Court Nominee

President Barack Obama has made his decision on a Supreme Court nominee and planned to introduce his pick at a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, setting up a showdown with Senate Republicans who have told the White House not to bother filling the vacancy in an election year.