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Rising Spotlight: Visiting Pigeon Forge, TN

From Memorial Day to Labor Day ... you don't have a lot of weekends to make the most of your summer; so why not make them count with a visit to Pigeon Forge, TN?

After Being Fired by Trump, Sally Yates to Testify on Russia

An Obama administration official who warned the Trump White House about contacts between one of its key advisers and Russia is set to speak publicly Monday for the first time about the concerns she raised.

Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast Recalled

A New Jersey-based food company is recalling Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast because they might be contaminated with Listeria.

Always Dreaming Wins Kentucky Derby

A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.

Eight Students Charged In Penn State Hazing Death

Eight members of a Penn State fraternity are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a student after a night of heavy drinking, the local district attorney's office said.

Country Legend Loretta Lynn Hospitalized After Having Stroke

Country music legend Loretta Lynn has been hospitalized after having a stroke, her publicist said Friday.

Amber Alert For Missing North Carolina Teen Canceled

Officials say the Amber Alert for 15-year-old Cassidy Bottoms has been canceled.

Release Your Inner Superhero With Free Comic Book Day This Saturday, May 6th

Get out to your local comic book store on Saturday May 6th and celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

'Guardians' Sequel Blasts Off To $17M On Opening Night

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has rocketed to a $17 million opening night, beating out early showings of the first film.

AIDS Walk Charlotte

The Charlotte community is coming together to stand up for those affected by HIV and AIDS.

Anheuser-Busch Purchases Wicked Weed Craft Brewery, Marks Flashpoint In Brewery Turf Wars

The sale of North Carolina's beloved Wicked Weed beer to the company that makes Budweiser is coming at a cost for the Asheville craft brewer.

House Passes Bill To Replace Obamacare

House OKs GOP bill erasing much of Obama's health care law, answering campaign pledge and sending measure to Senate.

The Queen City Improv Room: Female All Stars

Female comedians are breaking the glass ceiling one joke at a time. More and more women are starring, writing, and producing the funniest movies and TV shows.

House To Vote On Health Care Bill Thursday

The House will vote Thursday on GOP legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, as Republicans finally aim to deliver on seven years of campaign promises that helped them gain control of Congress and the White House.

North Korea Confirms Latest Detention of American Citizen

North Korea on Wednesday confirmed the detention of another American citizen for alleged acts of hostility aimed at overthrowing the country.

FBI Chief Says He Had to Tell Congress of Clinton Email News

Under fire from Democrats, FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday it would have been "catastrophic" to keep Congress in the dark about developments in the Hillary Clinton email investigation that emerged close to Election Day.

Clinton Blames Misogyny, FBI, Russia, Herself For 2016 Loss

Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she's taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI also influenced the outcome.

Congress Threatens Airlines Over Customer Service

Frustrated Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday warned top airline executives to improve customer services or face congressional intervention after a passenger was dragged from a United Airlines flight in an incident the company's chief executive called a "mistake of epic proportions."

Ex-Officer Pleads Guilty In Fleeing Black Motorist's Death

A white former police officer whose killing of an unarmed black man running from a traffic stop was captured on cellphone video pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal civil rights charges that could send him to prison for decades.