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2019's Most Popular Pet Names

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Protests Erupt In Iran Over Downing Of Ukrainian Airliner

Online videos appeared to show Iranian security forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protests as popular anger swelled Monday over the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian jetliner and Iran’s failed attempt to conceal its role in the tragedy.

Gov. Roy Cooper Orders Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of Two Fort Bragg Paratroopers Killed In Afghanistan

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in honor of the two Fort Bragg paratroopers killed in Afghanistan.

Two Fort Bragg Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

Two U.S. service members were killed and two others injured Saturday when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Not On Form, But Brawl Over Citizenship Question Continues

The U.S. Supreme Court decided a citizenship question won’t be on this spring’s census form, but that doesn’t mean the fight over it has ended in courtrooms across the country.

Krispy Kreme Is Giving Out Free Minis Every Monday In January

Krispy Kreme is trying to help people keep their New Year's resolution on track by offering a small snack - the new mini doughnuts for free.

Report: U.S., China Reach Agreement To Resume Economic Talks

The United States and China have agreed to resume semiannual talks on economic and trade issues, according to a published report. These discussions had been conducted in previous administrations but had been halted by the Trump administration.

House Approves Measure To Restrain Trump’s Actions On Iran

Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

CMPD Chief Putney Breaks Down Crime Statistics For 2019

Charlotte's top cop takes a look at the city's overall crime statistics for 2019, and the steps the city is taking to fight back

U.S. Officials: 'Highly Likely' Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner

Two U.S. officials said Thursday it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board.

President Trump Addresses Nation Following Iran Missile Strike

President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be “standing down” and said no Americans were harmed in Iran’s Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.

The Politics of War: What's Next in The U.S.-Iran Conflict

Political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the tensions in the Middle East.

Gov. Cooper Urges Public to Pay Attention to Potential Cyberthreats

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper warns people to pay attention for possible retaliatory cyberattacks following recent events in Iran.

Charlotte Iranian Family Reacts To Soleimani's Death

Iran is asking the U-N Security Council to condemn the U-S air strike in Iraq that killed one of its top military commanders

Oil Price Keeps Raising As Industry Eyes Iran-US Conflict

The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States.

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico

A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes.

POLITICAL WRAP: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?

President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike "Any Americans, or American Assets" in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Filed Petition Alongside Multiple States To Clarify Health Care Accessibility For Citizens

On Friday, January 3rd, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed a petition to the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Texas v. United States.