Teen Thanks Heroes Who Died Protecting Her
Portland police say 35-year-old Jeremy Christian yelled anti-Muslim slurs at two teenage girls on Friday, then attacked several strangers who tried to defend them. Two men were killed; another got hurt.
To Many Americans, Memorial Day Has Lost Its Meaning
While millions of Americans celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer — think beaches and backyard barbecues, mattress sales and sporting events — some veterans and loved ones of fallen military members wish the holiday that honors more than 1 million people who died serving their country would command more respect.
Eight Dead In Shooting Rampage In Mississippi; Suspect Arrested
A man who apparently got into a dispute with his wife and in-laws was arrested in a house-to-house shooting rampage in rural Mississippi that left eight people dead, including a sheriff’s deputy.
In Opioid Crisis, A New Risk For Police: Accidental Overdose
Stronger synthetic opioids lead to new risks for police officers investigating overdoses.
If FBI Wants To Talk To Kushner, Lawyer Says He’s Ready
If the FBI wants to talk to Jared Kushner about his Russian contacts, they won’t have to track down the president’s son-in-law.
Ariana Grande Planning Benefit Concert In Manchester
Ariana Grande has vowed to return to Manchester, England, to give a concert to raise money for the victims of Monday's deadly bombing at her show there.
New 'Blue Lives Matter' Laws Raise Concerns Among Activists
More than a dozen states this year have passed "Blue Lives Matter" laws that come down even harder on crimes against law enforcement officers. The new laws came in reaction to a spike in deadly attacks on police last year.
Trump Meeting with G-7 Leaders After Going on Offensive
In the Middle East, President Donald Trump was feted with pageantry, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Israel seemingly in competition to outdo the other with the warmth of their welcomes and the depth of their pledges of cooperation. But in Europe, Trump has faced a far cooler reception and has been eager to go on the offensive.
Trump Chastises NATO, Vows To Crackdown On Leaks
With long-standing European alliances facing new strain, President Donald Trump chastised NATO member nations for not paying their fair share to protect the long-standing pact and declined to explicitly endorse its mutual defense agreement.
FBI Identifies Four United Blood Nation Gang Members Wanted In North Carolina
The FBI released a wanted poster showing four alleged United Blood Nation gang members that are wanted in North Carolina.
Manchester Police Find Valuable Items; Stop Sharing Info with U.S.
Home searches across Manchester have uncovered important items for the investigation into the concert bombing that left 22 people dead, Manchester’s police chief announced Thursday. A British official said Manchester police have decided not to share further information on the probe with the United States due to leaks blamed on U.S. officials.
Charlotte To Host 2019 NBA All-Star Game
The city of Charlotte will host the 2019 NBA All-Star game, according to a news release.
Kaitlin's Awesome Adventures: Davidson
There's no need to break the bank on a summer getaway!
A Local Weight Loss Story: How one Local Woman Lost 200 lbs!
It's a local weight loss story that will inspire everyone! Gastonian Monica Thomas stopped by Rising this morning to chat with the couch crew how she lost 200 pounds.
'We Can Use Peace': Trump and Pope Francis Meet
President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two leaders with contrasting styles and differing worldviews, met at the Vatican on Wednesday, setting aside their previous clashes to broadcast a tone of peace for an audience around the globe.
UK Raises Threat Level To 'Critical' Following Manchester Attack
Investigators hunted Tuesday for possible accomplices of the suicide bomber who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, killing 22 people and sparking a stampede of young concertgoers, some still wearing the American pop star’s trademark kitten ears and holding pink balloons.
Loosen Up: NFL To Allow Some Flair In Celebrations
The NFL wants to bring back a little bit of Broadway back to an end zone near you next season.
How to Pull off an Unplugged Wedding
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Forever hold your tweets! Nothing quite ruins the moment at a wedding when the beautiful bride is walking down the aisle ... and someone steps right…
Hawaii Jet Took Off With Unruly Passenger Despite Red Flags
Anil Uskanli, who authorities say inspired so much fear among flight attendants that military fighter jets were scrambled to escort the plane to Hawaii, raised a series of possible red flags between purchasing his ticket and being the first passenger to board the American Airlines flight.
Trump Condemns Holocaust as ‘The Most Savage Crime’
President Donald Trump paid a short visit to Israel’s national Holocaust memorial on Tuesday, calling the Nazi extermination of 6 million Jews “the most savage crime against God and his children” during the most sensitive stop on his two-day visit to Israel.
