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President Trump Speaks At Peaceful Protest For Law And Order

President Trump speaks for the first time since contracting coronavirus from the White House at a peaceful protest for law and order.

Ex-NJ Governor Chris Christie Says He's Out Of The Hospital

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Saturday he has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital where he spent a week, following his announcement that he had contracted the coronavirus.

How Masks Have Changed The Way We Communicate

Wearing a mask has become a common and necessary part of everyday life. And it's altering the way we communicate.

World Food Program Wins Nobel Peace Prize For Hunger Fight

The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting hunger and seeking to end its use as “a weapon of war and conflict” at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has driven millions more people to the brink of starvation.

2nd Presidential Debate Officially Canceled

The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off.

Health Officials Say COVID-19 Is The 3rd Leading Cause Of Death In Mecklenburg County

Public Health Director Gibbie Harris says COVID is now the third leading cause of death in Mecklenburg County, but says positive cases are stabilizing.

New Business Applications Surge; Small Business Owners Bet On Themselves

Despite the pandemic and business closures, new business applications have soared across America as many businesses owners bet on themselves.

UNC Chapel Hill Delays Spring Semester For 2 Weeks

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is delaying the start of its spring semester by two weeks and canceling its traditional spring break, according to a news release.

VP Debate Takeaways: Pandemic Looms Over A More Civil Fight

In normal times, vice presidential debates don’t matter much. But in an election year as wild as 2020, everything is magnified.

Circus School In Full Swing Again, Despite COVID | PHOTOS

The ropes are swinging. Chalk stains the mats anew. And students at the ESAC international circus school in Brussels are smiling again, even if it is through a mask sometimes.

Fly On Pence's Head Generates Buzz In VP Debate

The vice presidential debate featured plexiglass barriers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They were no match for the night’s most talked-about intruder — a fly that briefly buzzed around the stage before landing and staying on Mike Pence’s head.

Trump Vows Not To Participate In Virtual Debate With Biden

President Donald Trump vowed Thursday not to participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden after organizers announced will take place virtually because of the president’s diagnosis of COVID-19.

Up Close Look At What It's Like To Be In A COVID Vaccine Trial

There's one underway in Charlotte right now. Only a few hundred people have been invited into the trial. Now, you'll hear from one of them. And: a brand new COVID treatment trial looking for volunteers right now. And it's all happening right here.

AP FACT CHECK: Claims From Pence And Harris VP Debate

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris tussled Wednesday in the first and only vice presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election, coming as the coronavirus sidelined President Donald Trump at the White House.

Pandemic Likely To Dominate Debate Between Pence, Harris

As the coronavirus sweeps through the upper reaches of government, Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris face off Wednesday night in a debate highlighting the parties’ sharply conflicting visions for a nation in crisis.

Mecklenburg County Officials Offer Do's And Don't For Halloween Amid COVID

Health officials say any type of gathering that doesn't follow the three W's should be avoided this Halloween to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Rock Hill Football Games Postponed Due To COVID-19

Rock Hill High School officials say football practices are canceled and this week's games are postponed after several individuals close to the program started experiencing COVID-like symptoms.

Trump Halts COVID-19 Relief Talks Until After Election

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.

As Harris Pitches To Black Voters, Some Want To Hear More

Standing before Sen. Kamala Harris at a campaign event near a Raleigh barbershop, Marcus Bass asked the Democratic vice presidential nominee a pointed question: How would she and Joe Biden convince young Black voters their ticket isn’t simply the lesser of two evils?