“Hands Off!” protest held in Charlotte, across the country | PHOTOS
An estimated 3,500 people attended the “Hands Off!” rally in south Charlotte.
Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans
The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration.
Texas Pete hot sauce recalled
Two varieties of Texas Pete hot sauce are being recalled because of labeling errors.
Getting fit for summer
Being healthy should be a lifelong goal, but as the weather gets warmer, you may have found motivation to shed some pounds put on during the colder months.
Uncertain Economic Outlook
The ongoing global trade war and fears of a recession are rocking the stock market. The March jobs report is stronger than expected, but could it be the calm before the storm?
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources say
The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers — up to 25% of the workforce — as part of layoffs that began Friday.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Search in Lincoln Co. connected to the disappearance of Asha Degree
Officials from multiple agencies searched property and buildings in Lincoln County Friday morning connect to the disappearance of Asha Degree.
SOURCE: US was closing in on TikTok deal, but China hit brakes after Trump Tariffs
President Donald Trump had a TikTok deal in place Wednesday for the app’s operations to be spun off into a new company based in the U.S. and owned and operated by a majority of American investors, with ByteDance maintaining a minority positions.
Dow plunges 2,100 in a worsening global sell-off after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
The worldwide sell-off for financial markets is slamming into an even higher, scarier gear. The S&P 500 tumbled 5.7% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,100 points and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.7%.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth. Powell said Friday that the tariffs, and their impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.”
NC State students flee country after visas revoked
Two North Carolina State University international students have fled the United States after their visas were revoked. It happened as the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration escalates.
Sell-off worsens for markets worldwide after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs
Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.
Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'
President Donald Trump that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in “a few months."
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Pentagon acting inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal chat for Houthi attack plans
Pentagon acting inspector general announces investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal chat for Houthi attack plans.
K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money
As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Violent storms spawn tornadoes and kill 6 in South and Midwest
Violent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding.
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