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Millions in U.S. Prepare for Hurricane Irma

Millions of people in the U.S. are now in line for a hit from hurricane Irma.

Charlotte agencies prepare for possible Hurricane Irma impact

From Emergency Management to Duke Energy Charlotte agencies are also preparing for charlotte to take a possible hit. And emergency officials say they learned from Hurricane Hugo so if the worst happens the city is ready to respond.

Hurricane Hugo's Lessons Well Learned

Charlotte residents prepare early for Hurricane Irma's approach.

Equifax Breach Exposes 143 Million People To Identity Theft

Credit monitoring company Equifax has been hit by a high-tech heist that exposed the Social Security numbers and other sensitive information about 143 million Americans.

FEMA Emergency Supply List

Take a look at FEMA's emergency supply list.

The Latest: Hurricane Irma's Possible Impact In The Carolinas

State officials across the southeast aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Irma.

Facebook User Shares Cell Phone Footage of Damaging Winds Caused By Hurricane Irma

Facebook user Drew Alston shot these videos of the damaging winds caused by Hurricane Irma from his cellphone inside a hotel room in St. Thomas 2 p.m. local time September 6, 2017. **Warning: Viewer Discretion is advised due to explicit…

SpaceX Launches Air Force’s Super-Secret Minishuttle

SpaceX launched the Air Force’s super-secret space shuttle on Thursday, a technology tester capable of spending years in orbit.

Donald Trump Jr. Heads to Capitol to Explain 2016 Meeting

President Donald Trump’s oldest son is scheduled to make his first appearance on Capitol Hill Thursday as part of a Senate investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election and a meeting he had with Russians during his father’s campaign last year.

Hurricane Irma Brings Death, Destruction to the Caribbean

Hurricane Irma has killed at least 10 people as the dangerous Category 5 storm continued its destructive march across the Caribbean early Thursday.

Charlotte Preparing for Possible Flooding from Hurricane Irma

There's a state of emergency in North and South Carolina. Red Cross says Charlotte is being used as a hub for preparedness and the city of Charlotte is making plans of their own should Hurricane Irma come towards the Carolinas.

Irma Lashes Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico With Rain And Wind

Heavy rain and historic, 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible hit on Florida.

NC Officials Hold News Conference On Hurricane Irma

Governor Roy Cooper held a news conference Wednesday evening as officials prepare for possible impacts by Hurricane Irma.

15 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Ending DACA

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump’s plan to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation — an act Washington state’s attorney general called “a dark time for our country.”

Rains From Monster Hurricane Irma Begin Hitting Puerto Rico

Heavy rain and 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible hit on South Florida.

South Carolina Governor Issues State Of Emergency As Hurricane Irma Models Move Towards Carolinas' Coastlines

The governor of South Carolina has issued a state of emergency as new models show Hurricane Irma shifting towards the Carolina coastlines.

House to Vote on $7.9B Harvey Relief Bill

With federal disaster reserves running out, the House is swiftly moving to pass President Donald Trump’s request for a $7.9 billion first installment of relief for victims of Harvey.

Hundreds Rally in Charlotte in Support of DACA Protections

People in Charlotte and across the nation are denouncing President Trump's decision to end DACA - or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Hundreds gathered in Marshall Park to protest the decision.

‘Build The Wall’ Takes Back Seat To Rebuilding After Harvey

The U.S. government carefully designed a path of least resistance to building a border wall in Texas, picking a wildlife refuge and other places it already owns or controls to quickly begin construction. All it needed was Congress to approve the money.