President Obama to Send 300 Military Advisors to Iraq
The situation in Iraq, with Islamic militants battling Iraqi security forces, is now prompting action from Washington.
Kim Coon
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Local Marine Receives Medal of Honor
Corporal William Kyle Carpenter saved a fellow Marine by jumping on a live grenade during a fight with the Taliban in Afghanistan four years ago.
President Obama to Send 300 Military Advisors to Iraq
The situation in Iraq, with Islamic militants battling Iraqi security forces, is now prompting action from Washington.
Search for Drowning Victim Stalled Due to Lightning
Investigators believe 18-year-old Malique Streater may have had a seizure before falling out of the boat on Lake Twitty Thursday night.
Former Iredell-Statesville Schools PIO Charged with Embezzlement
A former Iredell-Statesville Schools employee has been charged with embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretenses.
New Rowling book finally available on Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — J.K. Rowling's latest novel has quickly climbed up the best-seller lists now that it's finally available for purchase on Amazon.com.
AP EXCLUSIVE: Campbell's wife defends his care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Glen Campbell's wife has issued a statement explaining her decision to place the singer in a long-term care facility and expressing hurt over criticism of the move.
Teen Drowns in Lake Twitty in Monroe
Dive team crews have suspended their search for a teen that fell off a boat at Lake Twitty.
NYC murder defendant says rap lyrics were fiction
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed street gang leader sought to convince a New York City jury on Thursday that amateur music videos featuring him rhyming about carrying guns and spilling the blood of rivals were pure fiction.
House opens peacefully with Hindu prayer
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been almost seven years since protesters interrupted the first Hindu prayer to open a U.S. Senate session.
