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Longtime CBS CEO Les Moonves Resigns After More Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface

The latest on sexual misconduct allegations against CBS chief Leslie Moonves.

CMPD Chosen As Finalist In USA Today's Lip Sync Challenge

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has made it to the first ever finals of the USA Today lip sync challenge. Vote

Tropical Storm Florence Continues Its Turn Toward U.S. Coast

Tropical Storm Florence is becoming a “better organized” weather system that will likely strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday, weather forecasters said.

Panthers Logo Replaces NFL Logo At Mid-Field Ahead Of Home Opener

Panthers' fans spoke and new owner David Tepper listened! The Panthers have replaced the NFL logo at mid-field by painting the Panthers' logo in its place.

’A Horrific Situation: 4 Dead In Cincinnati Bank Shooting

A gunman carrying enough ammunition to cause “a bloodbath beyond imagination” killed three people and wounded two others Thursday morning at a high-rise office building in the heart of Cincinnati before dying in a hail of police gunfire.

Ford Recalls 2M Pickup Trucks Over Seat Belt Fire Concerns

Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is recalling about 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America because the seat belts can spark and cause fires.

Intent On Getting A Big Raise? You May Have To Quit Your Job

Despite one of the best job markets in decades, workers across the U.S. economy are struggling with a common frustration: What does it take to finally get a decent raise?

Major Hotels Giving Panic Buttons To Staff Nationwide

Tens of thousands of employees at more than 18,000 U.S. hotels will soon carry panic buttons to help protect them from harassment and assault in an era of heightened awareness around the #MeToo movement.

Actor Burt Reynolds Dies At 82

Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in “Deliverance” and “Boogie Nights,” commercial hits such as “Smokey and the Bandit” and for an active off-screen love life which included relationships with Loni Anderson and Sally Field, has died at age 82.

Facebook, Twitter Pledge To Defend Against Foreign Intrusion

Facebook and Twitter executives assured Congress on Wednesday that they are aggressively working to root out foreign attempts to sow discord in America, and they pledged to better protect their social networks against manipulation during the 2018 midterm elections and beyond.

Major Opioid Maker To Pay For Overdose-Antidote Development

A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for sparking the addiction and overdose crisis says it’s helping to fund an effort to make a lower-cost overdose antidote.

Florence Becomes First Major Hurricane Of Atlantic Season

Florence has become the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season as it moves on a path that could take it toward Bermuda.

Sting Operation Recovered Dorothy’s Stolen Ruby Slippers

A pair of ruby slippers used in “The Wizard of Oz” and later stolen from a Minnesota museum were recovered in a sting operation after a man approached the shoes’ insurer and said he could help get them back, the FBI said Tuesday.

US Factories Grew At Faster Pace In August

U.S. factories grew at a faster pace in August as American industry continues to show robust health.

Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Deal Prompts Flurry Of Debate Online

An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues.

Chaos Marks Start Of Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing

Quarreling and confusion marked the start of the Senate’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, with Democrats trying to block the proceedings because of documents being withheld by the White House. Protesters also disrupted the proceedings.

Officer Shot, One Suspect Dead Near Walmart In Georgia

Authorities say a police officer has been shot by a shoplifting suspect near a Walmart store in Georgia.

At Least 10 Shot, 3 In Critical Condition In San Bernadino Apartment Shooting

At least 10 people have been shot at an apartment complex in San Bernadino early Monday.

McCain Tributes Echo With Criticism Of Trump

John McCain’s daughter opened his memorial service by posing her father’s legacy as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump, setting a tone that echoed the senator’s own fighting spirit as former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush eulogized him Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral.