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VIDEO: Rev. Billy Graham's Funeral

Rev. Billy Graham's funeral was held on March 2nd at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Man Accidentally Orders $1,600 Uber Ride

After a night out in West Virginia, a man accidentally ordered an Uber to take him to New Jersey. The Uber ride was more than 300 miles.

Nore'easter to Hit East Coast with Winds, Snow, Rain

A Nor'easter is set to strike the East Coast this weekend, causing havoc from the Carolinas to Maine.

Trump Orders Big Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum; Markets Roiled

Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump has declared that the U.S. will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners and raising the prospect of higher prices for American consumers and companies.

Expect Traffic Delays Around Billy Graham Funeral

The funeral will also mean extra security around the Billy Graham Library Friday.

Pro-Gun Georgia Lawmakers Punish Delta For Spurning The NRA

Pro-gun Georgia lawmakers Thursday took revenge on Delta for cutting ties to the National Rifle Association, killing a proposed tax break on jet fuel that would have saved the airline millions.

Billy Graham Funeral To Serve As Evangelist’s Final Crusade

As his public appearances dwindled in recent years, the Rev. Billy Graham began choosing songs, scripture and speakers for one last public opportunity to spread the Gospel — his own funeral.

Uber Starts Offering Rides To The Doctor

Uber is driving deeper into health care by offering to take patients in every U.S. market where it operates to their next medical appointment.

Stock Plunges After President Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs On Imports Of Steel And Aluminum

Stocks are turning sharply lower in afternoon trading as talk of steep tariffs on steel and aluminum spook investors.

Trump Says Some Lawmakers Too Fearful Of NRA To Act On Guns

Putting fellow Republicans in the hot seat, President Donald Trump is calling for quick and substantial changes to the nation’s gun laws even as he criticizes lawmakers for being too fearful of the National Rifle Association to act.

Severe Weather Strikes the Country

Parts of the country are getting pounded with severe weather. Heavy rains have hammered some central and southern states over the past few days.

Praise and Criticism After Dick's Sporting Goods Halts Sale of Assault-Style Rifles

Walmart has announced it will no longer sell guns and ammunition to people under 21 years old. It comes as another major retailer decides to end the sale of assault-style rifles.

A Day Of Honor And Remembrance In Washington For The Late Rev. Billy Graham

A day of honor and remembrance in Washington Wednesday as the country's top leaders, as well as thousands of citizens pay their respects to the Rev. Billy Graham.

Walmart Sets Age Of 21 To Buy Firearms, Ammunition

Walmart says it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21.

Senators Burr And Tillis Pass Resolution To Honor Life of Rev. Billy Graham

Senators Burr and Tillis jointly introduced Senate Joint Resolution 53, honoring the life of William “Billy” F. Graham Jr.

Georgia Teacher In Custody After Reports Of Shots At School

A social studies teacher barricaded himself inside a locked classroom at a Georgia high school on Wednesday and apparently fired a single shot from a handgun, authorities said.

Students Wary, Hopeful, on Return to Site of School Shooting

The walkway leading onto the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is lined with flowers and photographs, memorials to the 17 students and teachers killed in a Valentine’s Day massacre that forever altered their lives and thrust them into the center of the nation’s gun debate.

Defying The NRA, Dick’s Takes A harder Line Against Guns

Dick’s Sporting Goods will immediately stop selling assault-style rifles and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21, the company said Wednesday, as its CEO took on the National Rifle Association by demanding tougher gun laws after the massacre in Florida.

Graham, Wary of Politics in Life, Gets Capitol Salute

He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance. But in death, the Rev. Billy Graham is getting a rare tribute from the nation’s top political leaders under Capitol Rotunda.