Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Womenβs Soccer Claim Of Unequal Pay Tossed, Can Argue Travel
A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. womenβs national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed their allegation of discriminatory working conditions to go to trial.
Kim Reappears In Public, Ending Absence Amid Health Rumors
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 20 days as he celebrated the completion of a fertilizer factory near Pyongyang, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered global rumors that he may be seriously ill.
Deputies: Concord Man Dies After Driving Around Barricaded Road Into Flood Waters
A Concord man has died after his vehicle got trapped in floodwaters in Cabarrus County, according to the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office.Β
Man Arrested For Series Of East Charlotte Break-Ins
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for a series of break-ins that happened in east Charlotte.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster To Allow Outdoor Dining At Restaurants Starting May 4th
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide βWork-or-Homeβ order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services.
CMPD: 16-Year-Old Charged With North Charlotte Shooting, Identified Victim Dead
The 17-year-old victim, who has been identified as Javion Sanders, of a north Charlotte shooting died due to his injuries on April 27, according to officials.
For People Yearning Sun, SC Beach Hotels, State Parks Open
Officials are giving people in South Carolina plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend after weeks of locked gates and shuttered hotels because of the coronavirus.
New White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Holds First Briefing
President Donald Trumpβs new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.
Tony Rand, Longtime N.C. Senator, Power Broker, Dies At 80
Former Democratic state Sen. Tony Rand, a longtime power broker in North Carolina state politics whose legislative acumen helped elevate careers of politicians from both parties, died Friday at age 80.
Distribution Of Potassium Iodide To Residents Within Emergency Planning Zone Of McGuire And Catawba Nuclear Power Plant On Hold
The five public health departments recommend residents and employers within the 10-mile radius of a Nuclear Power Plant keep their current supply of KI for emergency use.
FBI Seeks Victims In North Carolina Home Improvement Fraud
A husband and wife are wanted in connection with a home improvement scheme that defrauded elderly customers out of $2 million, the FBI said Friday.
Charlotte Shared Streets Pilot Program Creates Space For Social Distancing
The City of Charlotte is scheduled to begin implementing the Charlotte Shared Streets pilot on Saturday, May 9. This project is intended to support outdoor exercise; create a safer environment for people walking, wheelchair rolling, and biking; and promote physical distancing of at least 6 feet by identifying low-speed neighborhood streets as βShared Streets.β
Kansas City Chiefs' Reid On Breeland Arrest: 'We'll Let It Play Out'
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has spoken with cornerback Bashaud Breeland following his arrest in South Carolina. Reid said Friday that the organization will allow the legal process to play out before making any decisions of its own.
Concord Mother Charged After 3-Month-Old Dies From Co-Sleeping
A Concord mother was arrested and charged in the death of her 3-month-old daughter as a result of co-sleeping, according to police.
SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, Premium Outlet All Reopening May 8th
Simon Property Group announced they are reopening SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, and the Premium Outlet on May 8th.
CMPD Needs Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Cherry Neighborhood Shooting
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating a man accused in a shooting that happened in the Cherry Neighborhood.
Final Talks On Virus Aid Package Next After House OKs Plan
North Carolina legislators got down Thursday to negotiating final details of their initial COVID-19 emergency package after the House approved a version more generous with federal funds than the Senate.
NASCAR To Resume Season May 17 With Seven Races In 10 Days
NASCAR plans to restart its engines with a flurry of races at two historic tracks.
Joe Biden On Sexual Assault Allegation: 'Never, Never Happened'
Joe Biden denied a former Senate stafferβs allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying the accusation isnβt true. βThis never happened,β Biden said.
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